Going on vacation and choosing Athens? There are many attractions in this ancient Greek city, and for sure you want to explore them, but it would be unwise to deprive yourself of the warm sea and wonderful beaches. Here you can find everything - both rocky lagoons and golden sands. The area of Attica has a fairly diverse coastline, so the choice of beaches here is very wide, and they are located relatively close to the center of the metropolis.
Many beaches, both in the city itself and in the immediate vicinity, are very popular between May and July. At this time, even very expensive hotels and bungalows should be booked in advance. Please note that for the most part, the beaches of Athens are private, and there is a possibility that you will have to spend separately both on the entrance itself and on the trestle bed or sun lounger.
Traditionally, the best beaches in Athens are located along the southeast coast. This is the area of Glyfada or northeast of the city - near the Marathon. But you can find other good beaches, for example, in the Rafina area. It is a small port on the east coast near Athens.
Well, now - a kind of hit parade - the best sandy beaches of Athens.
- Votsalakia. This magnificent sandy beach, remarkably equipped, by the way, for water sports, is only 9 km away from the center of the capital.
- Alimos. This is just a wonderful beach with a pleasant sandy bottom, located south of the city. It is separated by only 11 km from the center of Athens. It is located north of the old Athens airport - Ellinikon.
- Glyfada. This area seems to be specially equipped for families with children. The distance of 16 km from the center of the metropolis guarantees clean air. The best bay in the whole of Attica is located here, and the choice of water activities is striking in scale.
- Voula Beach. This beach has not only a clean sandy bottom, there are also many tennis and volleyball courts. From the city center it is separated by 17 km.
- Kavuri. This is a free beach with clear sea and golden sand. It is located 20 km southeast of the center of Athens.
- Wouliagmeni Beach. Another free beach. It is already 23 km away from the city center, it is not close to go, but here you can relax after a long day. For leisure, there are water slides, a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, as well as a restaurant.
- Kokkino Limanaki. You can get here by making a path 26 km southeast of the Center. The beach is famous for its greenish-blue sea and clean sand.
- Varkiza Beach. This is one of the best organized beaches with free admission. Here you can find volleyball and tennis courts. There is a children's play area. You can visit the snack bars, where it is so good to relax after a long hot day. But for this you need to drive 27 km from the center of Athens.
Beaches in Athens
