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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Voutoumi Beach

Antipaxos, Greece

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 13 2026

No. 1 in Greece

Voutoumi Beach

A bay of fine white sand and white pebbles with clear turquoise water that deepens gradually, backed by pine forest and vegetated cliffs. Visitors arrive by water taxi from Gaios on Paxos or on day-trip boats from Corfu and Parga.

Highlights

  • Fine white sand and pebbles
  • Clear turquoise water
  • Pine forest and rocks

Good to know

  • Water taxi from Gaios costs €25 return
  • Sunbeds around €40, often require restaurant meal
  • Crowded with boats late morning; quieter afternoon

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