Athens Votsalakia beach

Information about Votsalakia beach

Votsalakia Athens: Votsalakia is a popular beach in the area of Piraeus, just 10km south of Athens. Being one of a few beaches in Piraeus and so close to the busy neighborhood of Kastella, this beach gets crowded as soon as the summer period begins. The coast is pebbled, yet it is very clean. It is situated between Mikrolimano and Zea, and it is surrounded by many cafeterias and restaurants. On the beach, there is a volleyball court and at a close distance from the shore, there is a small rocky islet. It is easy to access by bus from the centre of Piraeus or Neo Faliro.

How to get to Votsalakia beach

There are many ways to reach Votsalakia, from any location in Athens.
Airport to Votsalakia: 42.3 km / 26.2 miles | Piraeus port to Votsalakia: 4.8 km / 2.9 miles | Syntagma square to Votsalakia: 10.5 km / 6.5 miles

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Athens transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 693 881 8288, 0030 694 597 2090, 0030 690 943 9292 or book your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Athens with as little as 13 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Votsalakia and many other places of interest in Athens at their own pace.

By bus/trolleybus: The closest bus stop is “Paraskeva” of the trolleybus line 20. Check the routes and the official timetables on OASA Telematics.