Our country has countless dreams beaches, whose fame travels to the ends of the earth. Winning every year awards and distinctions that "advertise" the most valuable heavy "industry" of Greece abroad and the visitors of the country in the best way.
There are, however, some real diamond beaches, unknown to the general public, as their secluded location and difficult access make them less attractive to most.
Very bad, of course, because once you visit them, no matter how much you suffer on rugged paths, climbing cliffs and descending countless steps, you will realize that you have discovered distant earthly paradises with crystal clear, blue-green real .
After all, according to the ancient saying "goods are hard to come by". In this case, of course, we replace the goods with the beaches and focus on inaccessible and remote beaches that reward and with the above the effort that one goes into to approach them.
About 400 steps separate you from this stunning beach Of Kefalonia. And although the descent may not seem so tiring, on the ascent, however, you will need to make your stops to rest.
Anyway, the beach of Platia Ammos, in the western part of the island, is worth the hassle you will enter as it is a very impressive and dreamy beach, which by most is one of the best on the island.
The turquoise, crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea invite refreshing longboats, while the steep, steep cliffs all around impart majesty and wildness to the shocking landscape around you.
The beach, which consists of large and small white pebbles, which in some places are so tiny that they look like sand, is addressed to all those who wish to enjoy their summer dives away from everyone and everything. As one would expect there is no organization, while the high cliffs offer their shade only during the very morning hours.
To reach it, one will follow the route to the lighthouse of Gero Gombos, on the road that connects the villages of Havriata and Havdata. Very close to the beach is the Monastery of Kipouraion, one of the most impressive on the island.
How good are your climbing and descending performances? Answer that you should give yourself if you want to visit Kalami beach at Cythera. It is located on the west side of the island, near the village of Mylopotamos, at a distance of about 17 km from Chora, and is one of its most secluded beaches.
To enjoy, however, the calm and serenity that this beach offers you have to walk a distance from the end of the road of about 15 minutes on a steep and steep path, as well as to descend steep and dangerous rocks with the help of only a rope .
Although the access here, as you understand, is for those who have strong stomachs, the small beach rewards its visitors with the above as the clear blue and deep waters invite them to unforgettable summer dives - at its bottom one can observe a sunken old cannon, from the sights of the coast.
To reach Kalami, leave Mylopotamos behind and head to the monastery of Panagia Orfanis. There is space for parking and the route continues on foot. The beach is not organized, so make sure you have the essentials with you.
Greece hides everywhere and always incredibly beautiful corners. Everywhere you look you will discover an amazing country, a picturesque village, a dream beach. Like that of Agiofaragos in Crete, 80 km south of the city of Heraklion.
It is a paradise shore with turquoise, crystal clear waters, you think, from a painting. To reach this real gem of the prefecture you have to cross the gorge of the same name, the hike takes about 20-30 ', or take a boat from those departing from Matala, Kalous Limenes, Agia Galini.
The route inside the "Gorge of the Saints" is really amazing, as those who choose this way of approaching the beach will have the opportunity to discover large caves, where ascetics once lived, the church of Agios Antonios with a small well, and the Goumenospilio , a gathering point for hermits.
The beach at its exit gorge rewards with the above any effort and suffering the hikers suffer, both with the turquoise waters, usually very calm, as well as with the fine pebbles.
Vertical and imposing rocks rise around the coast, while in its western part a natural arch is formed in the sea. The most adventurous, and those who have sports shoes preferably, can climb the rocks on the east side of the beach and find yourself in Lake Vourvoulitis which connects underwater with the sea.
Theoretically, imposing rocks "embrace" the small creek with the white sandy beach and the emerald waters of the Aegean. A wonderful setting that rewards the adventurous who will choose to approach Tsigrado beach, in the southern part of Apple, by car and not by any of the cruise ships that make excursions by sea.
The descent to the small beach is a real adventure, as the only thing that connects the road to the shore is a rope from which bathers try to reach the beach and a small wooden ladder that rests between the rocks towards the end. of the route.
It's as scary as it sounds! However, both the crystal clear waters of the sea and the white sandy beach, as well as the wild, imposing landscape of the high rocks around you reward you with the above effort and tachycardia of those who will dare the δύσκο the most difficult way to approach the beach.
The tiny bay of Fakistra, to the east Pelion, is a 10-minute drive from Tsagarada and stands out for its stunning beauty, wild landscape, which has not yet been altered by mass tourism.
The unorganized shore is paved with pebbles, has crystal clear turquoise waters and is surrounded by steep and high cliffs, which add majesty to the scenery you face. To reach it, you have to leave your car on the road and go down a 200 meter path. Do not forget to explore the cave of Panagia Megalomata, at the northern end of the coast, with its many, characteristic stalactites, such as the one known as the "secret school".
Near Agios Georgios Pagon, in the northwestern part of Corfu, Porto Timoni beach is one of the most beautiful and lesser known of the island. In essence, these are two beaches, which are separated by a narrow strip of land, with the smaller of the two being called Limni and the larger Porto Timoni. Impressive is the fact that these two windless bays have different water temperatures.
Crystal clear, turquoise waters and white pebbles in what makes them stand out. Here one enjoys one's bath calmly, surrounded by its green, unspoilt landscape of the island. Both beaches are unorganized. Right next to the beach there is a sea cave with deep cold waters.
The two bays are located under the rock where the village of Afionas is built, while they are not visible from the village and are approached through paths that start from Afionas, one from the village square and one from its top, and a route that lasts about 30-40 minutes.
The narrow paths are relatively rugged and full of large stones, however the view from about half of the route and then rewards any inconvenience with the above. On the way to the beach you will find medieval ruins, as well as the chapel of Agios Stylianos in a cave.
A dreamy and highly secluded beach is found in the southern part of Serifos, at a distance of 3,5 km from Livadi. The reason for Kalo Ambeli, the beach with the impressive rock formations in and out of the sea, the golden sand and the clear blue waters that invite refreshing longboats away from the busy beaches of the island.
The rocks located on the right side of the coast also function as natural "poles" for diving, while the beautiful seabed is an ideal destination for snorkeling lovers. Towards the left part of Kalo Ampelio there are tiny coves that can be discovered by swimming.
To reach it, one has to walk on the path that leads to it for about 20 minutes. The road for cars reaches a point, after the settlement of Rammos and in the direction of the beaches of Vagia, Ganema and Koutalas, and from there steps lead to the Church of the Savior, giving the baton to a downhill path that leads to the beach. Although access to it is quite difficult, the beach rewards the above bathers who will choose it.
The beach has no organization and no shade, so those who visit it should have previously provided for the necessary supplies. At the southern end of the bay, where the beach is located, is the rocky islet "Garbias" (also known as Mikronisi), which, according to local tradition, is associated with the myth of Odysseus.