Curated guide · Greece
39 verified Blue Flag certified beaches, ranked with Blue Flag certifications first.
Curated by the Beach Atlas team · Updated July 2026
The Blue Flag is an international eco-certification awarded annually to beaches that pass strict criteria covering water quality, environmental management, safety and accessibility, and visitor education. Greece consistently ranks among the top countries in the world by Blue Flag count. Sites listed in Greece below carry an active certification at time of writing — Blue Flag status is reviewed yearly and can change between seasons.
Blue Flag beaches in Greece are concentrated in Attica (the Athens Riviera — see Vouliagmeni Beach as the canonical example), Chalkidiki (where Sani leads the certified-luxury category), Zakynthos (with Tsilivi on the family-resort east coast), and certain Cycladic and Ionian destinations like Kamari on Santorini's east coast, Glyfada on Corfu's dramatic west coast, and the long resort stretch at Skala Beach on Kefalonia's southeast coast. The list below covers every Blue Flag site in our verified inventory, sortable by region. For a family-specific shortlist, see our family-friendly beaches guide.
Showing #1 – #10 of 39 ranked beaches
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, family-friendly setup
Agia Anna Beach runs along Naxos’s west coast just south of Agios Prokopios, forming part of the island’s long sandy seaside resort strip. Fine sand dominates, with rock outcrops around the small port and water recorded as typically moderate rather than guaranteed calm.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, lifeguard on duty, family-friendly setup
Agia Marina is the longest sandy beach on Aegina’s eastern coast, stretching roughly 500 m with soft golden sand and a uniformly shallow, clear seabed. The water is typically calm, making it ideal for families and casual swimmers, though wind-driven ripples may occasionally appear.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, lifeguard on duty
Agios Ioannis, also known as Ai Giannis, lies roughly two to three kilometres from Lefkada Town beside a small village, with olive groves and low hills behind the shore. Its surface is recorded as a mix of sand and pebbles.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, lifeguard on duty, family-friendly setup
Almyrida is a resort beach on the Apokoronas peninsula east of Chania, with shallow protected water and a long sandy shore that suits families and swimmers of all levels. The village behind the beach has cafes, tavernas, and water-sports operators offering windsurfing, SUP and small-boat rental.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, lifeguard on duty, family-friendly setup
Alykanas Beach is a long, gently shelving sandy shore on the northeast coast of Zakynthos beside Alykes, with occasional small pebbly patches. The water is typically clear, shallow for a long distance and recorded as calm, while light onshore breezes can add small afternoon chop.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, family-friendly setup
Long, mostly sandy shoreline merging with Alykanas, with some mixed sandy–pebble patches. The water is typically clear and very shallow for a long distance, making entry easy and swimming comfortable.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, lifeguard on duty, family-friendly setup
Avlaki is a Blue Flag beach about 4 km south of Porto Rafti, easily reached via Attiki Odos. The shore is mainly sandy (some finer, though pockets of pebbles may appear near the edges) and the seabed slopes gently—entry to the water is smooth and comfortable.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, lifeguard on duty, family-friendly setup
Long, wide sandy beach on Zakynthos’ Vasilikos peninsula with clear, shallow water. The shore is fine sand with no notable pebbles. Exposure is to the open Ionian; mornings are typically calm, but an afternoon sea breeze can bring light chop and small waves.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, family-friendly setup
Benitses Beach lines the east-coast road through Benitses village. The shoreline is mixed: a small sandy strip by the marina and longer sections of fine pebbles to the north. Water is typically clear and generally calm on this side of Corfu, with only occasional chop in onshore winds.
Best for: certified water quality and safety, full organized infrastructure, lifeguard on duty, family-friendly setup
Dassia Beach lies on Corfu’s east coast, around ten to twelve kilometres from Corfu Town, in a broad bay backed by green hills and a developed line of hotels and places to eat. The shoreline mixes sand with fine pebbles, and its gently sloping seabed keeps the water shallow for a useful distance from shore.
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