Winning tip: ‘Completely unspoilt’, Crete
Paralia Mazida Ammos in Xerokampos in Crete’s far south-east is a spectacular beach, surely up there with the top beaches in the world. From the first glimpse on the heartstopping drive over the mountains you can tell it is a special place. With a bay of dreamy soft white sand and azure water sparkling and clear, the gorgeous scenery is enough to make you shed a tear of joy! And amazingly this loveliness is completely unspoilt and quiet. The nearby village of Xerokampos has a taverna and a smattering of apartments and makes for an idyllic stay. Heaven.
Rachel B
Fragrant pines, Skiathos, Sporades islands
The Kalamaki peninsula in the south of Skiathos is where you’ll find my favourite beach, Kanapitsa. The narrow strip of sand is backed by fragrant pines and is pretty as well as accessible. Dip your toes in the cool shallow water without leaving your sunbed. While away the hours, as we did, watching the blue and white water taxi as it putters back and forth between the little wooden jetty and Skiathos town. You can arrive on this boat, spotting dolphins if you’re lucky, or hop off the island bus at stop 12, a 10-minute coastal stroll away. We’ve visited every year for two decades, and it hasn’t changed.
Cathy Robinson
Shimmy to the beach, Milos, Cyclades
In the pantheon of Greek islands, Milos’s stunning volcanic landscape, mineral diversity and unique beaches often go underappreciated. South-facing Tsigrado is a small sandy cove with crystal-clear water, and famed for its precarious access route. Beachgoers must first shimmy down a rope on a sloping cliff face to enjoy this secluded paradise. However, if scaling cliffs isn’t your cup of tea, you can take a boat ride from nearby Firiplaka beach. The reward for this daring descent (or relaxing boat ride) is a quintessential Greek beach that is peaceful and stunning, with calm, glass-like water perfect for wading.
Hamish Lister
Lunar playground, Milos, Cyclades
Sarakiniko is a stunning beach in Milos. White volcanic rock sculpted by wind and waves curves over the sapphire-blue waters and offers swimmers a wild playground amid a lunar-like landscape, with a strip of white sand and tall cliffs. Bring your water shoes…
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