Greek beach with gold sands and few crowds is the longest in Europe

A QUIET beach in Greece is actually the longest in Europe – but don’t expect to see many crowds.

Monolithi Beach stretches 15 miles across the west coast to Greece, along the Ionian Sea.

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Its name came from the huge collection coastal rocks, as “monolithi” means “single stone” in Greek, although these were destroyed by soldiers in 1943.

Now, tourists often visit the beach although it often remains quiet due to the lack of huge hotels in the nearby area.

So don’t expect to see any huge hotels or resorts – and is why crowds are less likely.

There is enough to keep you occupied, including some beach bars as well as sunbeds and showers.

And due to the length of the beach, you can opt for safer areas of water where organised sections for swimmers are laid out, or go more off the beaten track which are remote.

Water sports are popular too, with tourists able to rent equipment from some of the shacks.

Of course you can stay near the beach – there is the 3* Preveza Golden Beach Hotel, or opt for the Burano Camping grounds for a more affordable stay.

The beach is around four hours from Athens, so tourists should visit for the weekend.

Previous tourists have praised the beach for being quiet and clean.

One wrote: “One of the best beaches I’ve ever been through. It has a beach bar, pool nearby. It’s easy to get to the beach.”

Another agreed: “Ideal for people who prefer peace and quiet.

“While it has a beach bar [there are] spots where you have the freedom to set up your umbrella [and] you only hear the sea.”

Here are some other amazing beaches in Greece, including one so secret that only locals know about it.

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