<strong>Voutoumi, Antipaxos: </strong>Positioned on the northeastern side of Antipaxos island, Voutoumi beach boasts a jungle-style landscape that looks more like Brazil than Greece.
Voutoumi, Antipaxos: Positioned on the northeastern side of Antipaxos island, Voutoumi beach boasts a jungle-style landscape that looks more like Brazil than Greece.
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<strong>Gria Spilia, Syros: </strong>This idyllic beach is also known as "The American," in honor of economist John H.G. Pearson from New York, who planted hundreds of trees here back in the 1960s, when the area was barren.
Gria Spilia, Syros: This idyllic beach is also known as "The American," in honor of economist John H.G. Pearson from New York, who planted hundreds of trees here back in the 1960s, when the area was barren.
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<strong>Karydi, Chalkidiki: </strong>This deserted stretch of sand in Sithonia looks looks post-apocalyptic thanks to its trees, which are permanently bent and twisted from the unforgiving winds.
Karydi, Chalkidiki: This deserted stretch of sand in Sithonia looks looks post-apocalyptic thanks to its trees, which are permanently bent and twisted from the unforgiving winds.
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<strong>Papa Nero, Pelion: </strong>This beautiful sand and shingle beach near the more popular Agios Ioanis remains relatively isolated, even at the height of summer.
Papa Nero, Pelion: This beautiful sand and shingle beach near the more popular Agios Ioanis remains relatively isolated, even at the height of summer.
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<strong>Kaminakia, Astypalea: </strong>The journey to this pristine beach in the tiny Astypalea island involves a mammoth 10-hour ferry trip from Athens and a five-kilometer dirt road ride.
Kaminakia, Astypalea: The journey to this pristine beach in the tiny Astypalea island involves a mammoth 10-hour ferry trip from Athens and a five-kilometer dirt road ride.
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<strong>Lambi, Patmos:</strong> This protected area on the island of Patmos is renowned for its palette of polychromatic pebbles.
Lambi, Patmos: This protected area on the island of Patmos is renowned for its palette of polychromatic pebbles.
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<strong>Kolona, Kythnos: </strong>This magnificent 300-foot-long stretch of sand joins Kythnos to the islet of St. Luke.
Kolona, Kythnos: This magnificent 300-foot-long stretch of sand joins Kythnos to the islet of St. Luke.
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<strong>Voïdokoilia, Messenia: </strong>This beach is best viewed from a height, when its perfect semi-circle shape can truly be appreciated.
Voïdokoilia, Messenia: This beach is best viewed from a height, when its perfect semi-circle shape can truly be appreciated.
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<strong>Eftalou, Mytilini:</strong> This sand and pebble beach is most famous for the natural springs that are located right next to it.
Eftalou, Mytilini: This sand and pebble beach is most famous for the natural springs that are located right next to it.
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<strong>Kalogria, Patras: </strong>This famous beach lies 45 kilometers west of Patras, Greece's third-largest city.
Kalogria, Patras: This famous beach lies 45 kilometers west of Patras, Greece's third-largest city.
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<strong>Gomati, Limnos: </strong>While there are no trees or forestry on the island of Limnos, it does boast idyllic dunes such as Gomati, one of the best kite surfing and windsurfing spots in Greece.
Gomati, Limnos: While there are no trees or forestry on the island of Limnos, it does boast idyllic dunes such as Gomati, one of the best kite surfing and windsurfing spots in Greece.
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<strong>Simos, Elafonissos: </strong>The fine sand and azure waters of Simos have led to it being compared with Caribbean beaches.
Simos, Elafonissos: The fine sand and azure waters of Simos have led to it being compared with Caribbean beaches.
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<strong>Mavra Volia, Chios: </strong>The name Mavra Volia translates to black pebbles, which is taken from the volcanic stones that cover its dramatic curve.
Mavra Volia, Chios: The name Mavra Volia translates to black pebbles, which is taken from the volcanic stones that cover its dramatic curve.
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<strong>Vaï, Crete: </strong>Surrounded by the biggest palm forest in Europe, Vaï is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete.
Vaï, Crete: Surrounded by the biggest palm forest in Europe, Vaï is one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete.
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<strong>Kedros, Donoussa</strong><strong>: </strong>This compact cove can only be reached via a steep, stony track, but it's worth the effort.
Kedros, Donoussa: This compact cove can only be reached via a steep, stony track, but it's worth the effort.
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