Greece has a lot of sun and beautiful beaches to offer.
Local families will now reveal which of them are particularly recommended.
For many Germans, there is still a vacation in the sun coming up in autumn.
Islands in Italy and Greece * are particularly popular.
But where are the top beaches at the resort?
As a rule, the locals know that best.
FeWo-direkt found out which beaches are particularly popular in Greece in a survey of 500 local families.
1st place: Elafonisi in Crete
When it came to first place, the Greek families were unanimous: A total of
57 percent
chose the
beach of Elafonisi on Crete
as the top spot.
The picture-perfect beach is located in the southwest of the island and is characterized by its shape, in addition to its sand, which is colored pink by crushed shells.
The under
nature conservation
standing region was divided by the sea in two sections, thus giving the impression of being a divided island.
There is a shallow lagoon between the two sections of the island, which
promises
lots of bathing fun for children and a real Caribbean feeling
.
2nd place: Voidokilia on the Peloponnese peninsula
Voidokilia beach on the Peloponnese peninsula came in
shared second place with 42 percent of the vote
.
The so-called
ox belly bay
is located on the coast of Messinia and is best known for its horseshoe shape and turquoise-blue water.
Not only bathers, but also adventurers get their money's worth: A hiking route runs along the beach, which leads past the legendary cave of King Nestor.
The
Gialova lagoon
, which is home to more than 250 species of birds, is only a narrow strip of land away.
2nd place: The beach of Armenistis in Chalkidiki
The
beach of Paralia Armenistis also
received 42 percent of the vote
.
It stretches for almost two kilometers in the northern Greek region of Chalkidiki and impresses with turquoise-blue water and golden sand.
The holy Mount Athos rises on the horizon.
Due to its width and secluded location, the beach is rarely overcrowded.
The gently sloping bank invites to
carefree bathing fun
and is particularly popular with families with small children.
In the southern part there is a large selection of cafes, restaurants and bars for all tastes and budgets.
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4th place: Simos on the island of Elafonisos
If you take a closer look, the
beach of Simos on the island of Elafonisos off the south coast of the Peloponnese is
not one but two beaches.
With 32 percent of the vote, the twin beach was voted fourth.
Behind the beaches there are
smaller and larger sand dunes
, which are adjoined by a fragrant cedar forest.
The clear water is ideal for diving or snorkeling.
In addition, Simos offers all the facilities you need for an ideal day at the beach.
A special natural spectacle: crushed shells create pink spots in the otherwise white sand, which also looks beautiful at night in the moonlight.
5th place: Finikounda in Peloponnese
With
26 percent of the vote,
Finikounda beach
rounds off
the top 5 favorite
beaches of
Greek families.
The original fishing village is located in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese between the ancient cities of Methoni and Koroni.
The calm water in the pretty bay is home to a wide variety of fish species.
Families with small children also feel very comfortable here splashing around and snorkeling.
The village center is located directly on the bay, so that there are only a few meters between the beach and the terraces of the numerous restaurants and bars.
The small fishing port right next to the beach is also particularly picturesque.
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The ultimate beach tips from Greek families
The most important utensil for the Greeks on a long day at the beach?
The catering
. In a recent survey by FeWo-direkt among Greek families, this includes
sufficient water
(69 percent) and
fresh fruit
(67 percent).
Sandwiches
(66 percent), which are served in the form of filled pita bread in Greece,
are also very popular
. The locals' ultimate beach day hack is to put the
water bottle in the freezer before
going
to the beach
. Three quarters of the Greek families simply let the water in the wrong ones turn into ice and enjoy a cool drink later in the day.
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