Athens beaches

Location: 23 km south east of Athens
Description: The beach of Vouliagmeni is located south of Athens, on the way to Sounio. It is well organized and it gets very popular in summer.

Location: 18 km south east of Athens
Description: This is a long and sandy beach in the south of Athens, on the way to Cape Sounion. Many cafeterias, taverns and sport centres line the coast.

Location: 27 km south east of Athens
Description: Varkiza is a lovely seaside town in the south of Athens, on the way to Sounion. Its beach is sandy, well organized and very popular in summer.

Location: 64 km south east of Athens
Description: This is a beautiful secluded beach just before Cape Sounion, the southernmost spot of Attica. It has crystal water and a secluded environment.

Location: 40 km south east of Athens
Description: Picturesque coves and clean water are the characteristics of Lagonisi, on the way to Sounio, where many Athenians have summer houses.

Location: 45 km north east of Athens
Description: Schinias is one of the most beautiful and best organized beach on the north eastern side of Athens. It has sandy coast, clean water and it is surrounded by many watersports centres.

Location: 65 km south east of Athens
Description: Cape Sounion is the southernmost spot of Attica Peninsula. Although the area is mostly famous for the ancient temple of Poseidon, it also has some nice, sandy coves to swim.

Location: 23 km south east of Athens
Description: The lake of Vouliagmeni is a picturesque place to swim and relax. It is believed that its water has therapeutic purposes.

Location: 52 km south east of Athens
Description: Anavissos is a relaxing beach resort south of Athens, close to Cape Sounion. Many Athenians have summer houses in the region and the region is well developed in tourism.

Location: 38 km east of Athens
Description: Vravrona is a lovely beach resort that also has archaeological importance. There lays the ancient temple of goddess Artemis.

Location: 35 km south east of Athens
Description: This is a beautiful cove that gets very popular in summer. Some ancient remains have been found in the area, as in the antiquity boats to the sacred island of Delos would leave its small port.

Location: 66 km south east of Athens
Description: This is a nice sandy secluded beach on your way to Cape Sounion, very close to the main road. It has crystal water and not organized.

Location: 62 km south east of Athens
Description: The bay of Pountazeza is located near the area of Kato Posidonia, close to Cape Sounio and the Port of Lavrio.

Location: 30 km east of Athens
Description: Loutsa, or else Artemis, is a long sandy beach on the eastern side of Attica. It is famous as a beach resort and gets very popular in summer.

Location: 44 km south east of Athens
Description: Kalivia is a relaxing seaside region south of Athens. Many Athenians have summer houses there.

Location: 20 km south east of Athens
Description: The relaxing beach of Kavouri is kind of secluded from the coastal highway but it gets pretty crowded in summer due to its sandy coast and the shallow water.

Location: 11 km south of Athens
Description: Due to its closeness to Athens city centre, this is one of the most popular beaches close to the town.

Location: 16 km south of Athens
Description: The beach of Glyfada is sandy and gets very crowded in summer due to its closeness to the city centre. Many cafeterias and clubs line the coast.

Location: 30 km south east of Athens
Description: This small, sandy beach is located close to Vouliagmeni, on the way to Sounio. It has both organized and secluded parts.

Location: 27 km south east of Athens
Description: he small cove of Althea is not organized and it is covered with golden sand and small pebbles, surrounded by rocks.

Location: 38 km south east of Athens
Description: This is a beautiful beach on the road that goes to Cape Sounio.

Location: 42 km south east of Athens
Description: Agios Nikolaos beach is situated very close to Anavyssos, around 40 kilometers away from the city of Athens.

Location: 63 km south east of Athens
Description: Asimaki beach is located about 4 kilometers away from Cape Sounio and 60 kilometers away from the center of Athens.

Location: 62 km south east of Athens
Description: Known almost exclusively by the locals, the beach of Pasa is one of the most tranquil beaches in the area of Sounio.

Location: 47 km south east of Athens
Description: Located near the Palea Fokea, Fokea beach can be found in the area of Anavyssos, approximately one hour away from Athens by car.

Location: 37 km south east of Athens
Description: Named after a dark rock emerging from the sea, the beach of Mavro Lithari is situated in the area of Anavyssos.

Location: 29 km south east of Athens
Description: is a well-organized beach on the coastline of the small settlement of the same name. It is a sand and shingle beach, with nice waters and many facilities.

Location: 53 km south east of Athens
Description: Its long seashore is covered with golden sand and the waters are clear and calm. A section of the beach is organized, with sun loungers and sun umbrellas.

Location: 36 km south east of Athens
Description: The beach of Saronida is a popular beach among locals. The area has many restaurants, cafes and some open-air cinemas.

Location: 27 km east of Athens
Description: Kokkino Limanaki is a narrow beach close to Rafina, the second most popular port of Athens. This beautiful beach is surrounded by steep cliffs and has crystal water.

Location: 52 km south east of Athens
Description: The beach Palea Fokea is located next to the port of the settlement Palea Fokea in Anavyssos, about 1 hour away from Athens city center by car.

Location: 10 km south west of Athens, at Piraeus
Description: Votsalakia is a lovely beach in the town of Piraeus. It usually gets very crowded in summer and it is close to cafeterias, taverns and sports facilities. The coast is pebbled but clean.