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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Vrika Beach

Antipaxos, Greece

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 41 2026
Vrika Beach

A sheltered bay with white pebbles on the shore, a white sandy seabed and clear turquoise water, backed by rocks and vegetation. Most visitors arrive on boat tours from Corfu, Paxos or Parga and swim ashore from boats anchored in the bay.

Highlights

  • White pebbles and stones
  • Clear turquoise water
  • Caves around the bay

Good to know

  • Boat tours anchor offshore; swim to beach
  • Crowded when several tour boats arrive
  • Pebbly entry; water shoes help

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