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Best beaches in the Ionian Islands

The best beaches in the Ionian Islands, on the coast of Greece — 15 shores from Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach to Xigia 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 Ionian Islands is ~26°C, at Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach, in season around Jun–Sep. Across its 15 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~25.9°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in the Ionian Islands

Most of the 15 beaches listed in the Ionian Islands are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 25–26°C across the listed beaches. 3 stay in season into October.

Choosing a beach in the Ionian Islands

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Canal d'Amour or Gerakas Beach; surfers should look at Kathisma Beach; for white sand head to Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach or Egremni Beach; and 1 of the 15 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in the Ionian Islands: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in the Ionian Islands?

The season in the Ionian Islands 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 Ionian Islands?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in the Ionian Islands sits at about 25–26°C.

Does the Ionian Islands have Blue Flag beaches?

It does. 1 of the 15 listed beaches fly the Blue Flag, Xi Beach among them.

Are there white-sand beaches in the Ionian Islands?

Yes — 8 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach and Egremni Beach.

Which beach in the Ionian Islands is best for families?

Canal d'Amour — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Gerakas Beach is a strong runner-up.