The beaches of the Peloponnese

On your way to  Peloponnese wish for more days to spend there and bring many swimming suits to dive in some of the most beautiful beaches of the country. It is a blessed place with crystal clear green and blue waters and gorgeous sandy beaches.

Take a deep breath and get ready to explore the magical coastal destinations of Peloponnese.

Laconia

Let’s start from Laconia and its pride, Elafonisos, with Simos Beach and the golden fine sand, and Sarakiniko which attracts visitors from all over the world.

Don’t forget to include in your list the postcard-like Limeni, the wonderful Gerolimena, the gorgeous Armyro, the sandy beach heaven of Marmari, and the exotic gulfs of Alypa and Porto Kayio.

A bright summer at the beaches of Monemvasia

A big, red sun’s last minute dive in the waters of the Myrtoo Sea.  Golden dunes smoothly reaching turquoise waters that deep down, on the horizon line, mix with an unclouded sky. 

Summer at the beaches of Monemvasia

The most beautiful beaches of the (Laconian) Mani

The out of this world stone landscape of Mani, with the tower houses on top of windy hills, is a reason to love it.

Another reason is the beaches. With their crystal clear waters ending up in mainly pebbled but also sandy coves, which make them some of the most beautiful beaches of the Peloponnese.

That’s the reason Mani is the top summer destination

The beaches of Laconia with the green waters

Laconia is famous for its beaches and if you visit the prefecture it is certain you’ll come back to dive in its green waters.

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Messinia 

Let’s continue our trip to Messinia for a stroll at its coastline. The well-known Messinian Gulf will always be proud of the green waters of Voidokilia, the beloved Finikounta, Pylos which you’ll remember for a lifetime, and Stoupa, Kardamyli and Kalogria that look like they came straight out of a travel magazine with amazing vacation photos.

Messini’s beaches is a summer dream

Like crystal clear waters glistening as they reflect the sun beams? Or like dipping unbothered and free from the shifts of the weather during the two hundred days of summer every year? Search no more. Your summer dream is real

You will find it on the map starting right outside Kalamata and moving down towards the south, closing the Messinian Gulf in a big, sandy embrace.

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Beaches of Messinia

With its eye-catching coastline, the prefecture of Messinia offers a variety of things to explore to travelers who crave beach hopping, which means going from one beach to another.

The beaches in the city centre that are worth mentioning are few, but the one in Kalamata at the foot of Taygetus is one of them. A dip in the blue flag awarded waters is a good first acquaintance with the Messinian Gulf.

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Achaia

We should also visit Achaia and its beaches, like the ones you will see at the picturesque port of Psathopyrgos, the cosmopolitan Logos and Seliniatika, and Pounta, Kryoneri and the heaven-like Panagoula.

The beaches of Achaia

Although the cities and villages of Achaea are popular and often chosen winter destinations, this does not mean that the prefecture does not have beautiful beaches where its visitors can dive into their crystal-clear waters and enjoy the sun.

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Corinth

Let’s go to Corinth now for a dive at Loutraki with its endless beach or to Lechaiou and Schinou’s waters.

The beaches of Megali Mylokopi and Kantare are definitely the places that you will make wonderful memories by the sea, as well as at the Sykia beach.

The beaches of Corinth are excellent

Corinth has some amazing beaches to go diving, along the Corinthian Gulf, and to spend idyllic moments when you come to visit.

To begin with, the well-known Kalamia beach very close to Corinth is a pole of attraction as it has cafes and plenty of restaurants.

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Arcadia

As we leave those places behind, we’ll continue our journey towards the Arcadian land, where we’ll find coves with crystal clear water at the magical Coastal Astros like the beaches of Atsiganos and Lileika.Xyropigado, Tyros, Fokianos and Plaka beaches are exceptional choices for every sunbather, while the picturesque Poulithra and Livadi are the perfect choice to relax by the sea.

The beaches of Arcadia

One of the main reasons why we love Arcadia is the beautiful beaches of the prefecture which are ideal for relaxation or wild beach parties depending on your mood of course.

The amazing coves of Atsinganos beach at the Coastal Astros will enchant the traveler, as well as the Agios Antreas beach with its crystal clear waters.

Excellent choices for swimming

Argolida

Those of us who are heading to Argolis we’re looking for the route on the map towards Karathona, Vivari and Kondyli beaches as they are places that you can hardly find in the rest of the Peloponnese.

Arvanitia beach, the cosmopolitan Tolo which is a point of attraction for thousands of visitors, Drepano, Lepitsa, Salanti and Kiveri all worth a stop on our summer road trip, as the Peloponnesian land is blessed with so much natural beauty.

The beaches of Argolis 

In the eastern part of the Peloponnese, between Corinthia and Arcadia, Argolis has, in addition to a great history, an unparalleled natural beauty and impressive architecture to generously offer to its visitors.

Combining historical monuments with atmospheric cities, timeless and beloved holiday destinations and of course unique beaches with deep blue waters, Argolis seems like an ideal choice for unforgettable dives.

Unique beaches with crystal clear waters

Ilia

Our last stop is Ilia that has sworn admirers and travelers from all around the world.

The out of this world beauty of the beach across the Kaiafas Lake is a reason all by itself to visit Ilia.

Another reason is the beaches of Kourouta and the endless Zacharo Beach, which every corner of it looks like a painting.

On the must visit list are included the beaches of Glyfa, Kounoupely, Kato Samiko and Agios Andreas  that you have to visit with your swim suit and dive in their crystal clear waters.

The beaches of Ilia have wonderful corners to enjoy the sun and the sea

Ilia is famous for many things, but the most well-known is the beaches. Across the Kaiafas Lake there is one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, looking like it came straight out of a painting.

Guarantee crystal clear green waters

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