Top 10 Beaches to visit in the Cyclades

Summer holidays are inextricably linked with the Greek islands. Our country has countless destinations, idyllic places offered for the most magical summer vacations, and impressive beaches with deep blue waters and golden sands. We focus on the Cyclades, considered a must-visit during the summer season, and present you with some of the most beautiful beaches of the hottest islands. Only a few hours away from Athens with a sailboat, the Cyclades is the best destination to have an unforgettable time. Prepare your travel list and take notes to live your myth in Greece!

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1. Sarakiniko, Milos

Milos is located at the southwestern tip of the Cyclades, it is the fifth largest island and has a horseshoe shape. This island radiates eroticism and with its incomparable beauty, immediately seduces visitors, who constantly want to be there. Those who know it and had the opportunity to admire it up close, talk about the most exotic island of the Aegean and the most impressive of the Cyclades. Milos has countless beaches, each of which has something different to offer, but, undoubtedly, Sarakiniko deserves to be at the top of the bucket list of those who visit it. The lunar landscape of this well-known beach, with its turquoise waters surrounded by white rocks, will create unique emotions for you!

2. Gala, Koufonisia

It is one of the most enchanting destinations of the Small Cyclades, which stands out for its heavenly waters and stunning natural landscapes. Koufonisia is an ideal choice for those who love to explore beaches with exotic beauty and crystal clear waters. If you find yourself in Koufonisia, you must visit the very small, but impressively beautiful, Gala beach, which will immediately win a place in your heart. The countless small pebbles and the unique color of its waters, from which it got its name, as well as the fact that it has been formed by a passage in the rocks, through which the sea enters, compose a magical setting that evokes exotic places, which we usually admire through social media.

3. Livadaki, Folegandros

Folegandros attracts attention yearly and steals the show with its wild beauty and beautiful beaches. It is no coincidence that Chora of this island is considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque in the Cyclades, and every year, people from all over the world come to it to admire it up close. But above all, for lovers of tranquillity and isolation, Livadaki beach is considered a must-visit. The fine golden sand, the imposing rocks, and the clear blue-emerald waters make up an exceptional setting of rare beauty, which will remain forever etched in your heart and mind.

4. Saoures, Sifnos

Sifnos is famous for its picturesque architecture and beautiful beaches. Do you want to enjoy Greek hospitality to the fullest, taste the richest flavors of the Cyclades and dive into crystal-clear blue waters? In this case, you will love Sifnos and not want to leave it! To experience the ultimate experience of relaxation away from the crowds, choose Saures beach for a swim. It is a small cove, located next to Panagia Chrysopigi and has blue-green waters, pebbles and golden sand at sunset it acquires a very different colour and transforms into an exotic landscape. You will love the place and never want to leave.

5. Ganema, Serifos

Out of the many famous beaches of Serifos, Ganema, in the south of the island, is the one that steals the show. The beach combines sand and pebbles, as well as lush tamarisk trees that offer soothing shade, while its waters are truly crystal clear and of a wonderful turquoise color. One does not often meet crowds on this beach and this is probably because it is not organized.

6. Alyki, Kythnos

Kythnos is an incredibly beautiful place, with truly impressive beaches and picturesque settlements, and what characterizes it is the tranquillity it offers to travelers. This little gem of the Cyclades has many different beaches to offer, but the one that stands out is Alyki. It is a deserted beach with blue-green waters, which offers isolation and rejuvenation away from everyone and everything. It is accessible by a difficult road, but this should in no way prevent you from visiting it.

7. Mouros, Amorgos

Amorgos is known for the endless blue that surrounds it and is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful destinations of the Cyclades, as it combines relaxation with activities in nature and magical landscapes. It is considered a must-visit for many different reasons and if what you want from your holiday is endless dips in the clear blue waters, walks in small, picturesque villages with breathtaking views and unique, traditional tastes, you will love it. Of course, Mouros beach should be high on your list, as for the locals, it is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, known for its wonderful seabed and rocky landscape.

8. Kastraki, Naxos

Naxos boasts some of the best beaches in the Cyclades – if not the whole of Greece. The most famous of these are the beaches of Agia Anna, Agios Prokopis, and Plaka. The lesser-known Kastraki, however, in the southeast of the island is the beach that takes your breath away with its exotic beauty and pristine landscape! The beach in Kastraki, with a length of three kilometers, is the largest on the island and is characterized by fine white sand. Crowds are an unknown word there. Unique spots of shade are those offered by the cedars that dominate the sides of some dunes. At this beach one can relax, swim and go fishing, while history lovers have the opportunity from there to tour the surrounding area, to admire the ruins of the Mycenaean acropolis and the tower of Oskelos.

9. Livadi, Donousa

Alluring Donoussa is exactly what you are looking for in relaxed vacations and will make you fall in love with its deep blue waters and breathtaking landscapes. This small, but adorable island is located in the east of the Cyclades and has a lot to offer to those who want to explore it. It is ideal for walking and essentially, it consists of five marked paths that connect the settlements, with the longest route lasting approximately 1.5 hours. In case you want to swim in cool blue waters, then you will love Livadi. The beach can be reached either on foot, following the path, or by boat that departs from the port and Kedros or by your sailboat. It is most likely that you will meet a few people there and you will have the opportunity to enjoy the bright sun and the sea, more than ever.

10. Logaras, Paros

The fourth largest island of the Cyclades and one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Aegean especially if you are on a tour with a sailing boat. This is Paros, with its wonderful beaches, beautiful villages with picturesque alleys, and intense nightlife. Logaras beach is considered a must-visit for those in Paros, which is one of the most beautiful and popular on the island. It is a long beach, with fine golden sand, deep blue waters, and large tamarisk trees that offer plenty of shade, while the impressive seabed is ideal for diving and snorkeling. If you are a fan of water sports you will love it!