- Greece has the best beaches in Europe.
- Almost every Greek island has great beaches but the islands with the most good beaches are Crete, Naxos, Paros, Ios, Milos, Mykonos, and Rhodes.
- The best beach in Greece is Elafonissi Beach on Crete. The best beach for families is St. Georges Beach on Naxos. The best beach for partying is Paradise Beach on Mykonos. The best beach for quiet and solitude is Plaka Beach on Naxos.

- The best beach hotels for an idyllic beach holiday are Ios Palace Hotel & Spa in Ios, Iria Beach Hotel in Naxos, and Branco Mykonos in Mykonos (brand new and right on the beach).