Beaches in the Athens A to Z
8 entries filed under Beach in the Athens A to Z Travel Dictionary. Each name opens the full entry.
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Alimos Beach
A sandy Athens Riviera beach along the southern coast, popular with locals for swimming, beach bars and watersports, and easily reached by tram from the city centre. It makes a relaxed alternative to busier resorts further along the coast.
Artemida (Loutsa)
A long sandy stretch on the east coast of Attica, close to the airport and busy with Athenians at weekends.
Astir Beach
An organised beach on the Athens Riviera at Vouliagmeni, known for calm, clear water and sunbeds.
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Kavouri
A quieter headland beach on the Athens Riviera between Voula and Vouliagmeni, with a mix of free stretches and organised sunbeds.
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Legrena
A small sandy bay near the southern tip of Attica, close to Cape Sounion and the departure point for boats to the island of Patroklos.
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Schinias Beach
A long sandy beach backed by pine forest near Marathon, part of a protected national park and popular for watersports thanks to its calm, shallow water.
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Varkiza
A sandy resort beach on the Athens Riviera beyond Vouliagmeni, popular for swimming and watersports.
Vouliagmeni
A smart Riviera resort area with a warm, spring fed thermal lake and organised beaches.