From seaside fish taverns to family-run grills, these 10 destinations pair some of Greece's best summer swimming spots with memorable local cuisine, making the meal as rewarding as the beach itself

Authorities are being urged to investigate after thousands of dead fish covered Mourteri Beach, alarming residents and visitors as the cause remains unknown

A new WWF Greece report finds plastic waste remains far above European limits on Greek beaches, while microplastics were detected for the first time in coastal sand samples.

A rare blanket octopus, a deep-sea species seldom seen near shore, was spotted just off a beach on the Greek island of Evia, giving swimmers a remarkable glimpse of one of the Mediterranean's most unusual marine creatures.

Greece is installing floating barriers and nets at beaches to protect swimmers from the venomous pufferfish, or lagokefalos

A pet dog died within 30 minutes after eating a pufferfish that had washed ashore on a beach in southern Crete, prompting its owner to warn other pet owners to remain vigilant.

From pasta salads to chilled dips and portable wraps, these Greek-inspired beach recipes transform seaside snacking into a flavorful, heatproof experience designed for long, sun-soaked days by the sea

A 65-year-old Serbian tourist and a 78-year-old Greek woman were pulled unconscious from separate beaches in northern Greece, with authorities ordering autopsies to determine the causes of death

The silver-cheeked toadfish delivers a painful but non-venomous bite. Greek authorities recommend cleaning the wound thoroughly and seeking medical help

As private beach occupations expand and enforcement lags, Greece rushes to regulate thousands of coastal concessions, reigniting tensions between public access advocates and tourism businesses ahead of the 2026 season.

Only 12% of Greece's loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches are in good conservation condition, while 50% were rated as moderate and 38% as poor, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection measures

A long-running conflict on Greece’s remote island of Gavdos has intensified after police intervention over the removal of makeshift shelters, highlighting a wider debate over environmental protection, tourism and alternative lifestyles.

Latest tests find 60% of Eastern Attica’s beaches unsafe for swimming, with the highest contamination levels recorded in Porto Rafti.

A major sewage leak caused by a power outage and treatment plant malfunction polluted the sea at Nikiti in northern Greece, forcing authorities to close the beach while water quality tests are carried out

A rare sighting near Anavyssos briefly raised concern among swimmers, but the shark moved away peacefully with no contact or danger reported.

Five Greek coastal destinations earned spots in the European Best Destinations ranking, praised for their waters, natural beauty, accessibility and environmental value

Agia Anna Beach in Naxos ranks among the world’s 100 best beaches for 2026, highlighting the island’s exceptional natural beauty and global appeal.

Scientists say the invasive species has raised unnecessary concern among swimmers, while warning that its spread is affecting marine ecosystems and fisheries across the Mediterranean

The initiative aims to protect swimmers and improve coastal services, as scientists link the rise in jellyfish populations to environmental and ecological factors.

The new luxury of travel is not just discovering pristine beaches, but knowing they are protected for future generations to enjoy.