20 Postcard Perfect Pictures of Greece

Sarakiniko Beach, Milos

Located on Milos Island, Sarakiniko beach is something special. Found along the north shore, this extraordinary area looks as if it’s from another planet, often compared to a moonscape with the white volcanic rock having formed into incredible shapes over time, carved by the north winds.

 

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& @diokaminaris present the THE BEST OF MILOS island, published in July 28, 2019 – PHOTO 1 by @alex_vovolis 👏 PHOTO 2 by @iamgreece 👏 PHOTO 3 by @topolindra 👏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ LOCATION – Sarakiniko beach, MILOS Island – (H παραλία του Σαρακίνικου στο νησί της Μήλου), CYCLADES Islands group – GREECE #wu_greece_islands⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The beach located 5km from the capital of the island, Plaka, and the image with the volcanic eroded rocks that penetrate into the sea creating small and big caves is something you do not often encounter Milos is a geological museum as the volcanic rocks cover the largest area of ​​the island. On the island there are also two fallen volcanoes, the volcano of Fyriplakas and the volcano of the Trachila north-northwest, volcanoes that account for much of the island’s image today. The impressive geological formations make Milos stand out, making a favorite destination for thousands of visitors every year… Tag #wu_greece or #wu_greece19 on your older and retagged shots. The photos must be yours! No stolen and no photos from Internet. Thank you so much for your IG love! ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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The Monastery on Sifnos Island

The setting sun casts a surreal orange glow over the Monastery of Panagia Chrissopigi on Sifnos Island. Set atop a rock that juts out of the aquamarine-hued sea, the monastery is considered the most important in Sifnos and its one of the most famous, hosting an icon believed to work miracles.

 

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Stunning Sunrise over the monastery of Panagia Chrysopigi at 📍Sifnos island (Σίφνος) – @cyclades_islands ❣ It is one of the most significant and so unique churches of the island !! ° ⚪Tag your travel Friends !!🔵 ° Photo by @vengio . #Sifnos #Cyclades #Greece #VisitGreece #Grece #grecia #греция #vacations #travelpics #Explore #discover #traditional #greek #islandlife #islands #summer #sun #summermood #sunrise #beautiful #traveling #travel #holidays #summertime #beachlife #nature #Σίφνος #Κυκλάδες #Ελλάδα #cyclades_islands

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Red Beach, Santorini

Santorini is home to some of the world’s most unique beaches, like this one. Red Beach near the famous archaeological site and town of Akrotiri, is extraordinary, framed by dramatic fiery-colored cliffs that disintegrate into scarlet sands below, with the waves of the sapphire Aegean crashing against it.

You can visit Santorini’s famous Red Beach on our 10 Day Private Tour of the Cyclades>

 

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Have you ever seen a Red beach ??!! The Redness of the beach is actually from the Volcano and is one of the most spectacular beaches of 📍Santorini island (Σαντορίνη) – @cyclades_islands 🇬🇷 ° ⚪Tag your Travel Friends !!🔵 . Photo by @roger_leboudin . #Santorini #Cyclades #Greece #VisitGreece #Greekislands #Grece #grecia #греция #vacations #travelpics #Explore #fantastic #discover #vibes #islandlife #islands #travelling #famous #summer #volcano #redbeach #travel #holidays #dreaming #europe #Σαντορίνη #Κυκλάδες #Ελλάδα #cyclades_islands #🇬🇷

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Prassa Beach, Kimolos Island

Kimolos is famous for its stunning beaches and Prassa is especially enchanting with its pristine white sands, the result of the layers of chalk that make of the island, contrasting beautifully against the brilliant turquoise sea. The calm water is ideal for a dip and you might just encounter a Mediterranean monk seal, with the animals often seeking shelter in this tranquil cove.

 

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New Year’s Eve in Thessaloniki

The country’s second biggest city, the capital of the Macedonia region of Northern Greece is a wonderful place to be for the holidays, including New Year’s Eve. Thessaloniki is famous for its parties, and visitors are truly in for a treat when the sky over Aristotelous square lights up with thousands of fireworks that are launched at sea from two barges anchored off the coast.

 

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Voulisma Beach, Crete

One of the most beautiful beaches on Crete, Voulisma, also known as the Golden Sands, sits along the eastern part of the island near Agios Nikolaos City in Istron Village. Its white sands are dotted with sunbeds and shady umbrellas and provide the calm blue waters of the bay with their ethereal hue.

 

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Santorini’s Bue and Whie

Santorini is famous for its dazzling whites and blues, and Chroma Santorini in Imerovigli captures it perfectly. Its sea view rooms are strikingly white with splashes of sapphire against a backdrop of the mesmerizing caldera and sparkling expanse of the Aegean.

 

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Athens’ Acropolis

As the sun sets, the city of Athens and Acropolis topped by the iconic Parthenon light the night’s sky for a sight not soon forgotten. Visitors come from across the globe to witness the landmark that’s been overlooking the birthplace of modern civilization for centuries.

Learn about Athen’s rich history and explore the Acropolis on our Athens & Greek Islands 10 Day Cruise Tour >

 

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Giola, Thassos Island

Thassos is a jewel in the Aegean Sea, one of the greenest of Greek islands, famous for the Giola Pool. A natural lagoon in a remote area surrounded by precipitous rock that reaches as high as 26 feet, it’s ideal for cliff jumping and swimming. As the rocks are sculpted like a terrace, it’s easy to get to the top.

 

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• Venus tear 💧| A beautiful lagoon made by nature with pristine water that resembles a swimming pool carved into rocks and a worthy famous destination worldwide. @visit_thassos #visit_thassos #discovergreece

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Splashes of Color on Patmos

There are many charming towns throughout the Greek Islands, with gorgeous splashes of color around nearly every corner. You’ll find no shortage of alluring streets to explore – wander through Skala and discover all sorts of delights while on Patmos, the island once described by Forbes magazine as the “most idyllic place to live in all of Europe.”

 

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Meteora in the Fall

Set high atop rocky outcrops about four hours from Athens, Meteora is one of the largest pilgrimage sites in all of Greece. Its name translates to ‘suspended in the air,’ with the dramatic cliffs rising over 1,200 feet into the sky overlooking the villages of Kastraki and Kalambaka. It’s the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, dating back to the 14^th-century.

 

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Voidokillia Beach, Pylos

One of the most stunning beaches in all of Europe, Voidokillia Is located in the picturesque seaside town of Pylos on the Peloponnese Peninsula in Messinia. It’s rumored to be the spot mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey. Its soft sands form a semicircular strip of dunes that frame crystal-clear azure waters, and one the land-facing side is Gialova Lagoon, an important bird habitat.

 

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Colorful Parga

Located in the northwestern area of Preveza overlooking the islands of Antipaxos and Paxos, Parga is an Epirus gem. Its cobbled streets are lined with colorful Venetian mansions. Get lost among them and you’ll discover fabulous shops and eateries. There’s also castle that was used for centuries to protect inhabitants from invaders, while exotic beaches with lush surroundings and turquoise waters are nearby.

 

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Apeiranthos, Naxos

One of the most picturesque villages in all the Cyclades, mountainous Apeiranthos on Naxos not only offers timeless beauty with marble paths and stone-built homes, but it’s becoming an increasingly popular foodie destination with lots of fantastic traditional eateries for sampling just-baked breads, homemade cheeses and local meats.

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Pozar Hot Springs

While few outside of Greece are familiar with them, Pozar Hot Springs located near the border of the Republic of Northern Macedona close to the base of the Voras Mountains offer the chance to soak in beautiful warm pools and stand beneath gorgeous waterfalls while surrounded by the lush, green gorge.

 

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The Blue Cave, Kefalonia

The Blue Cave in Kefalonia, officially known as Melissani Cave, turns blue when sunlight filters in, creating a spectacular scen. Inside there is a lake, reached by an underground passage with a boat ride heading to the center where the roof collapsed thousands of years ago. It created a natural window allowing the rays of the sun to flood in, painting the water with an incredible array of blue tones.

 

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Nestos River

The Nestos Gorge is an incredibly lush oasis of nature in the National Park of Nestos Delta just east of the city of Kavala. It’s popular for outdoor venture like hiking, off-roading, horseback riding, mountain biking and rappelling, as well as activities on the river like rafting, canoeing and hiking.

 

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Nafplio

The seaport town of Nafplio is considered one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, with its 15^th-century Bourtzi Castle sitting in the heart of the harbor, built to defend the city from pirates, keeping watch over the entrance to the bay as it has for over five centuries.

 

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Possidi Cape

When you first step onto this sandbar that juts out into the bright blue sea in Halkidiki, you might think you’re in African’s Saharan Desert, until you see the stunning water on either side. Made up of fine white sands, its shape is ever-changing, but whether it resembles the tip of a spear or a hook, the views are intense, from the forested coastline of the west of Kassandra, across the Thermaic Gulf to Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek Gods.

 

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