Whether it's for its crystal-clear waters, its kilometer-long sandy beaches, its postcard-perfect landscapes, or its beach bars, the following beaches and coves in the Mediterranean are the perfect oasis for a getaway, as well as being the most beautiful in the Old Continent. From Mallorca to the Greek islands. From Sardinia to Malta. From Saint-Tropez to Bolonia Beach in Cadiz. We travel the Mare Nostrum in search of those dreamy aquatic landscapes we dream of in winter and enjoy in summer and beyond.
The first of the 15 we analyze in these lines is Elafonisi Beach in Greece, which usually tops the rankings of the best beaches in the world year after year for its unique pink-toned sand and its calm and shallow waters. This time, it repeats the number one spot in the report The Best Beaches of the Mediterranean, carried out by Billionhands, the global platform specialized in rankings.
The study reviews those hidden coves, those transparent waters, and those charming corners that promise the best getaways of the year. To do this, it seeks the direct experience of other people to discover special spots, examining the real and verified opinions of the thousands of users who have visited these destinations and have decided to share their recommendations on the platform. The result makes it clear that we no longer settle for overcrowded beaches, but rather unique places.
THE 15 BEST BEACHES AND COVES
Elafonisi Beach (Greece)
Zlatni Rat (Croatia)
Balos Lagoon (Greece)
Navagio Bay (Greece)
Eagle Cove (Mallorca, Spain)
Playa de Muro (Mallorca, Spain)
Cove Goloritzé (Sardinia, Italy)
Palombaggia Beach (Corsica, France)
Bolonia Beach (Cádiz, Spain)
Spaggia dei Conigli (Lampedusa, Italy)
Pampelonne Beach (Saint-Tropez, France)
Sarakiniko (Milos, Greece)
Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon (Turkey)
Porto Katsiki (Lefkada, Greece)
Blue Lagoon (Malta)
The ranking includes three Spanish beaches, Cala Águila and Muro in Mallorca, and Bolonia Beach in Cadiz, which respectively occupy the fifth, sixth, and ninth positions. Ahead of them are Zalatni Rat in Croatia, which takes second place thanks to its fine arrow-shaped stones that change orientation according to the marine currents. You have to travel to Greece to discover the third and fourth positions, occupied by the Lagoon of Balos, a natural setting of white sand and turquoise waters in Crete, and Navagio Bay, one of the most famous images of the Greek islands.
Next up is the aforementioned Cala Águila in Mallorca, surrounded by dunes, pine forests, and a protected environment, and Muro Beach, also on the Balearic island, an extensive beach with calm and transparent waters. Seventh place? Cala Goloritzé in Sardinia, Italy, located under an impressive limestone arch. And eighth? Plombaggia Beach on the island of Corsica, France, characterized by an environment that combines centuries-old pine trees, reddish rocks, and a turquoise blue sea.
The wild Bolonia Beach in Cadiz takes the ninth position, famous for its large sand dune. In the tenth position is Conigli (Rabbits) Beach in Lampedusa, Italy, which always ranks high in international rankings for its beauty. Back to France, this time to Saint-Tropez, where Pampelonne stands out, the liveliest beach on the French Riviera.
The last positions in the ranking take us to Greece and Turkey, where beaches like Sarakiniko, Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon, and Porto Ktsiki receive the best ratings. The last place is occupied by Blue Lagoon in Malta, a narrow passage of crystal-clear waters located between islets, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.