By far the warmest waters of Greece: The small island of Kastelorizo. Around the island one can find almost tropical sea life, including sponges, normally not found so far north. Next the east coast of Rhodes. The big island of Crete, further south, has cooler waters, caused by currents.
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Greece is famous all over the world for its fabulous sandy beaches with crystal water. In brief: The Greek islands with the best beaches are Crete, Mykonos, Naxos, Milos, Paros, Ios, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Karpathos and more.
Glyfada (Corfu) water temperatures peak in the range 25 to 27°C (77 to 81°F) on around the 14th of August and are at their lowest on about the 20th of February, in the range 14 to 15°C (57 to 59°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Glyfada (Corfu) climb to their maximum in mid August.
Where in Greece has the clearest water? If clear water is what you're after, head to Balos Beach in Crete, which has some of the clearest water in Greece. What's better, Corfu or Crete? Both Corfu and Crete have incredible Greek beaches.
Makunufushi Island, MaldivesThe Maldives doesn't have a swimming season because the water is always warm enough (82 to 86 degrees) to dive right in and splash around. There are tons of gorgeous beaches, but we're partial to the private island of Makunufushi.
The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 76.6°F / 24.8°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 60.6°F / 15.9°C.
The Greek islands are wonderful from late April to early November. For swimming, sun, and beach activities it's warmest from late May to early October.
Statistically, the southeastern part of Crete (the town of Ierapetra) has the highest average temperature in Winter and is the most sunny part of Greece year round.
Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and boasts a diverse landscape with something to offer everyone, from stunning beaches and hiking trails to lively nightlife and traditional villages. Corfu, on the other hand, is smaller and more laid-back, making it ideal for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday.
Greece has better beaches, a more relaxing atmosphere (especially on the islands), and cheaper food and hotels. Top Tip: To see both Greece and Italy you need 2 weeks minimum. If you only have 1 week to travel then pick one country, don't do both.
The cleanliness and tranquility of Arillas Beach, along with its calm, serene waters also make it a great place to start your adventure when visiting the nudist beaches of Corfu. The naturist section of the beach can easily be found by turning right once you have arrived at the beach.