Full-Service Beaches in Attica

Facilities: The beach is well organized: you’ll find rows of sunbeds and umbrellas, beach bars, cafés, water sports (paddle, canoes) and lifeguards in many sections.

Agia Marina is the longest sandy beach on Aegina’s eastern coast, stretching roughly 500 m with soft golden sand and a uniformly shallow, clear seabed. The water is typically calm, making it ideal for families and casual swimmers, though wind-driven ripples may occasionally appear.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Facilities: The beach is organized: visitors can rent sunbeds and umbrellas, there is a restaurant-bar, lifeguards, changing cabins and toilets.

Avlaki is a Blue Flag beach about 4 km south of Porto Rafti, easily reached via Attiki Odos. The shore is mainly sandy (some finer, though pockets of pebbles may appear near the edges) and the seabed slopes gently—entry to the water is smooth and comfortable.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Facilities: The beach is split into organized zones—sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars and cafés under management—and more open public stretches.

Varkiza Beach lies along the Athenian Riviera and blends relaxed charm with full service. Much of the shore is sandy with scattered pebbles, and the seabed slopes gently, giving clear, shallow water for a good stretch.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Facilities: The atmosphere feels lively yet relaxed, with organized sections offering rows of sunbeds and umbrellas, beach bars and cafés where you can grab a drink or snack, and lifeguards keeping an eye on swimmers.

Voula Beach is one of the most popular seaside escapes along the Athenian Riviera, just a short ride from the city. The coast here is sandy and welcoming, with shallow, crystal-clear water that makes it easy to wade in and safe for families with children.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Facilities: Facilities include lifeguards, showers, toilets, changing areas, accessible ramps and amenities for disabled swimmers, sunbeds/umbrellas, and café/refreshments.

Set on the sheltered Saronic Gulf in the suburb of Vouliagmeni, this 650-m, ticketed municipal beach is known for very clear, regularly monitored waters. The shore is predominantly sandy with easy entry. Thanks to the protective bay, seas are generally calm; light chop can occur with southerly winds.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Facilities: The beach is well organized in many sections: sunbeds and umbrellas, changing cabins, showers, toilets, beach bars and cafés.

Anavissos Beach stretches over a wide, protected bay just south of Athens. The shore is mostly sandy, sometimes with gravel or coarser sand near the water’s edge. The sea is crystal clear, with shallow depth extending quite far out, making it popular for families and swimmers.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Facilities: The beach is fairly well organized with beach bars, umbrellas, sunbeds, cafés and lifeguards on many sections.

Artemida Beach (also known as Loutsa) is a long, sandy stretch along the eastern Attica coast, combining welcoming sunbathing zones and local character. The sand is fine to medium, and the seabed slopes gently, offering safe, shallow, and clear water well out for families.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Facilities: The site is organized—with rows of sunbeds, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, a beach restaurant/bar and lifeguards overseeing the area.

Asteras (also called Asteria in Glyfada) is a stylish, compact beach along the Athens Riviera, blending elegance and relaxation. The sand is soft and golden, occasionally mingling with fine pebbles near the edge. The seabed slopes gently, giving clear, shallow water ideal for lounging or a calm swim.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Facilities: The site is partly organized—hotel or private beach sections provide sunbeds, umbrellas, beach bars and service—while more open stretches to the sides are less managed.

Nestled beneath the Temple of Poseidon on the rocky promontory of Cape Sounion, this beach blends scenic drama with seaside charm. The shore is mostly sandy (with some coarser sand or pebbly patches at edges), and the water is very clear, with gentle slope in the shallow zone.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Facilities: Two adjacent stretches (“Megalo Kavouri” and “Mikro Kavouri”) provide both free and organized zones.

Kavouri Beach lies on the Vouliagmeni peninsula of the Athenian Riviera and offers a pleasant balance of ease and character. The shore is soft golden sand that continues into the sea, with a gentle slope into clear, shallow water — ideal for families.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside