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Best beaches in the Cyclades

The best beaches in the Cyclades, on the coast of Greece — 19 shores from Kleftiko to Pori Beach, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in the Cyclades is ~25°C, at Kleftiko, in season around Jun–Sep. Across its 19 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~24.4°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in the Cyclades

Most of the 19 beaches listed in the Cyclades are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 24–25°C across the listed beaches. 6 stay in season into October.

Choosing a beach in the Cyclades

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Psarou Beach or Super Paradise Beach; surfers should look at Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti) and Mikri Vigla; for white sand head to Kleftiko or Sarakiniko Beach; and 5 of the 19 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in the Cyclades: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in the Cyclades?

The season in the Cyclades runs June to September, with July the peak. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.

How warm is the sea in the Cyclades?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in the Cyclades sits at about 24–25°C.

Does the Cyclades have Blue Flag beaches?

It does. 5 of the 19 listed beaches fly the Blue Flag, Agios Prokopios among them.

Are there white-sand beaches in the Cyclades?

Yes — 5 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Kleftiko and Sarakiniko Beach.

Which beach in the Cyclades is best for families?

Psarou Beach — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Super Paradise Beach is a strong runner-up.