Private beach wedding in Greece: Majestic choices!

A private beach wedding in Greece is a majestic event and creates unforgettable memories.

Greece is, for plenty of reasons, a popular destination for those that either want to marry in it or escape to it.

There are several reasons why couples consider Greece as an excellent destination wedding choice. These include:

• The warm and sun-drenched climate
• Wonderful, awe-inspiring sunsets
• The topography that is quaintly attractive
• Crystal clear blue waters.

Many couples visualize their dream wedding on a sandy beach. In their vision, they exchange vows amongst their beloved friends and families, right next to gentle waves.

Greece also features several beaches with chapels, where individuals can combine their wedding reception with their ceremony. This unique option is available for couples who plan to have a religious wedding in Greece.

However, a key point to note is that most beaches in Greece are public. This means that couples that decide to have a beach wedding must receive the proper permission from local authorities. Additionally, for those couples that seek greater privacy, a villa, beach bar, or venue with private beachside access is also a plausible solution. This is because it will offer you and your guests unrestricted access to the beach.

The Mediterranean contains a plethora of such choices for a couple’s special day. Below we will notify you of a few noteworthy areas suitable for a private beach wedding in Greece.

SANTORINI

Santorini is part of the group of islands that make up the Cyclades, and arguably the most famous island in Greece. The island has attained world-class fame, and has managed to become synonymous to the phrase “romantic destination”.

In fact, every year, thousands of tourists (primarily couples), travel to Santorini to witness the infamous and wander the island’s villages built on the verge of a cliff. Over the last few years, there are plenty of couples that choose Santorini either for their wedding ceremony or for their honeymoon.

Amongst the many couples who marry here, several choose to marry on one of the island’s beaches, closely surrounded by the semi-active volcanic topography.

AKRO BEACH BAR – SANTORINI, CYCLADES

Akro Beach bar can be found on the “Mesa Pigadia” beach in Santorini. It is surrounded by an impressive rocky terrain and offers the appropriate privacy required for a beach ceremony. This is because couples can book the private beach for their wedding ceremony.

All in all, Akro Beach bar also offers a restaurant right by the seashore that offers high-quality Greek dishes. This beach bar choice is the perfect solution for those who wish to combine their wedding ceremony and wedding reception on a beach.

THEROS WAVE BAR – SANTORINI, CYCLADES

Theros Wave Bar has been characterized as one of the best beach bars in the world. Guests and couples can find it build on top of the volcanic rocks of “Vlychada”, just a few meters away from the sea. The bar itself, with its earthly shades, is built with rock and wood and seems to effortlessly blend in with its surroundings. The secret, however, is the fact that it is built using the very rock it stands on.

Theros Wave bar contains large verandas, directly above Eros beach, with a blue horizon view of Santorini. It’s elegant appearance, combined with its natural beauty and the 360-degree view, create an impressive scenery. The private Eros beach with its volcanic sand and the natural, rocky sculptures synthesize a magical scenery suited for a beach wedding.

All in all, the beach bar is ideal for wedding ceremonies as it can comfortably host up to 200 individuals, and leaves enough space for guests to comfortably dance.

MYKONOS

Mykonos is one of the most famous islands in Greece. It is best known for its cosmopolitan nature and its Cycladic architecture prevalent in most buildings. Mykonos is known for several factors that include:

• The stone alleyways of “Chora”
• White-washed buildings
• Windmills
• Crystal blue waters
• Clean beach shores
• And nightlife

In fact, the beautiful, clean beaches allow couples to select one of the island’s beaches for a private beach wedding in Greece.

ALEMÀGOU BEACH BAR RESTAURANT – MYKONOS, CYCLADES

Alemagou is a special beach bar-restaurant that harmonically combines good aesthetics with a bohemian, relaxing aura. This beach bar-restaurant brings aspects of a western desert to its Cycladic culture. As such, this helps separate it from the rest of the beach bar restaurants one can find in Mykonos.

The space is suitable for those couples that dream of a bohemian wedding ceremony on the beautiful beach, and the wedding reception in the stone-built restaurant.

All in all, Alemagou can comfortably host up to 400 guests for a beautiful private beach wedding in Greece.

SOLYMAR ΒEACH ΒAR RESTAURANT – MYKONOS, CYCLADES

Couples and their guests can find Solymar at the “Kalo Livadi” beach bar on the southeast shore of Mykonos. It belongs in the category of the most cosmopolitan beach bar one can find in Mykonos. It perfectly combines luxury, comfort, and entertainment with its Cycladic and at the same time, tropical style.

All in all, Solymar is famous for its elegant style, great service, and the Mediterranean-Greek cuisine a well-respected Greek chef offers. A private beach wedding in Greece at Solymar will create unforgettable memories.

THE PELOPONNESE

The Peloponnese makes up the biggest peninsula in Greece and is popular for its rich cultural heritage. In the areas that make up the Western Peloponnese, there is a plethora of archaeological monuments and findings, such as Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

The Peloponnese also hides innumerable beautiful natural landscapes such as:

• Rivers
• Mountains
• Dense forests
• Caves
• And large land stretches of olive trees and vineyards

All in all, it offers great areas for a private beach wedding in Greece.

KOOKOONARI BEACH BAR, MESSINIA, PELOPONNESE

Couples and guests can find the Kookoonari Beach bar on the “Romanou” beach in Pylos. A distinguishing factor of this establishment is its relaxing and carefree atmosphere.

The bar serves refreshing cocktails, delicious Mediterranean plates and can comfortably host up to 300 individuals.

The restaurant here also has a great menu variety for every reception type and offers customized proposals from professional chefs.

All in all, it is a truly beautiful location that can offer the perfect conditions for an unforgettable wedding!

GRECOTEL -LA RIVIERA & AQUA PARK – KYLLINI, PELOPONNESE

The impressive Grecotel Resort, found in Kyllini, is comprised of 4 hotels, luxury pools, lush-green gardens and 24 restaurants and bars. The five-star hotel of La Riviera & Aqua Park contains a sandy 2 km long beach, and a wonderful natural habitat.

All in all, visitors can find an amazing view of the Ionian sea here. Additionally, they can find private areas for an unforgettable marriage ceremony.

CHALKIDIKI

Chalkidiki belongs to the northern part of Greece and remains a top Greek summer destination, for both Greeks and foreigners. If the couple happens to be a sea lover, it’s a certainty that they will definitely love Chalkidiki.

The eastern part of Chalkidiki is made up of majestic beaches with crystal clear blue-green waters, and golden sands. On the other hand, the western part of Chalkidiki is characterized by its intense nightlife and its busy beaches and bars where parties last all night long.

Additionally, several luxury hotel complexes, villas, rental rooms, and camping areas populate the areas close by the sea. A couple can, therefore, find their ideal accommodation option given the variety of choices they have.

All in all, these are the reasons why Chalkidiki is an excellent choice couples should consider for their private beach wedding in Greece.

NEFELI VILLAS & SUITES, HALKIDIKI, THESSALONIKI

Chalkidiki is a special area with many ideal places, suitable to host a glorious event such as a wedding. Nefeli Villas & Suites contains all types of services as well as a private beach with crystal waters. The complex is ideal for couples who like to offer their guests a comfortable, high-quality accommodation option.

Right next to Nefeli Villas & Suites one can find “Ktima Nefeli”. This is an elegant well-structured area, with well trained and experienced staff, that specializes in wedding coordination.

All in all the reception area “Ktima Nefeli” can comfortably host up to 600 guests.

CONCLUSION

A private beach wedding in Greece on a sandy beach with crystal clear water, and the gentle sound of waves, is a dream for many individuals worldwide. It is an exciting prospect and a very romantic event that seems almost fairy-tale like. Most of the Greek land stretch is surrounded by the Mediterranean waters,. As a result, Greece offers unique locations for a private beach wedding in Greece.

The above choices were a few popular, ideal choices for an ultimate private beach wedding in Greece. Ultimately, a destination wedding in Greece requires an immense planning effort, and appropriate paperwork when it comes to beach weddings.

All in all, should your dream be to have a majestic beach wedding, we suggest you employ the services of a wedding planner. Their experience will be invaluable in creating the perfect dream wedding, exactly as you had envisioned it.

Are you interested in getting married in Greece? Feel free to contact us! We love to assist couples who consider Greece as their destination wedding location!