Best beaches of Athens
Well-groomed and lined with sunbeds and umbrellas, the sandy beach of Grand Resort Lagonissi has special attractions: a large swimming pool in the sea and a bar that floats on the water on a wooden platform. There is no shortage of restaurants, a waterfront shop and water sports. Located at Athens-Souniou Avenue, Lagonisi. As far as the vicinity of Lavrio, many more free and popular sandy beaches are unfolding for the occasional racketeering: in the family holiday settlements in Galazia Akti and Mavro Lithari, in Harakas and Legrena, in the spacious sandy beach of Pasari and Lafi in Pasai and Kaniza-Liza. Water sports enthusiasts make regular appointments on the spacious sandy beach of Anavyssos.

On the Corinthian side, the costal route from Porto Germeno to Schinos Loutraki is intriguing for safari. With taverns by the sea and pine-covered slopes as a backdrop, the coastal port of Porto Germeno is a constant hit for families. The most popular beach of the area is definitely Psatha, with the huge wide pebble beach and the cool blue waters, a setting that completes with beach bars and taverns. The beach in Alepochori is narrower, and often rocky, but with beach bars, while the music is not missing from the sandy port in Schinos. Descending from Alepochori to Schinos, before and after the port of Mavrolimni, the pines and the deserted pebble beaches intrigue the lovers of the free shores and the free camping.
MOST POPULAR BEACHES OF ATHENS RIVIERA
Coast of the Sun, Alimos
One of the closest and easily accessible, with pebbles and sand, shade of tamarisk trees on the left side and a range of services provided (beach bars, restaurant, beach volley, beach shop, sunbeds, umbrellas, locker rooms, toilets, lifeguards). (Poseidonos Ave., opposite 62, Alimos, 2109855169)
Agios Cosmas
In the two small sandy coves with shallow waters, the basic facilities of an organized beach (umbrellas, showers, lifeguard, room cleaning, locker rooms, volleyball, disabled access) are offered, without a ticket. (2nd tram stop Agios Kosmas, information: Kokomo Beach Bar, 6977011873)
Asteras Glyfada
Fixed meeting point for branded, young and trendy types, with all day fashionable hangouts. The largest and widest part of the beach is spread in the “territory” of the design “Balux The House Project”, with sunbeds, umbrellas, toy constructions in the sea and on the shore, as well as beach volleyball courts. In the area of ”Balux cafe”, the “game” is played mainly in the pool and under the reeds of the beach bar. (58 Poseidonos Ave., Glyfada, 2108941620)
Voula
The sandy AI Beach Voulas is a popular hangout for beach fun. Families sit on the left side of the beach with an aqua park with inflatable toys in the sea. It has dining and leisure areas (beach volleyball and paddle tennis court) and the classic beach facilities (lifeguard, locker rooms, shower, parking). (Alkyonidon 4, Voula, 2108958800, www.thalassea.gr)
Yabanaki
One of the most popular organized beaches for families and groups thanks to the long sandy beach, shallow waters, infrastructure for water sports and games, but also for rest (there are day bells with air conditioning and shower), food and beach fun. Location Varkiza
Astir Beach
The most cosmopolitan beach of Attica, with a spacious fine sandy beach with comfortable day beds, transparent shallow waters and an ancient temple (of Apollo Zostiras) in the heart of the beach! Full facilities include: beach service, restaurant, beauty and massage services, shops with beach items and accessories, special lounge for members, gym, yoga sessions, beach volley and a full range of water sports.
Vouliagmeni beach
Spacious sandy beach with pines, cool waters and lawn area. In terms of beach fun, there is a playground for the kids and tennis and volleyball courts. Also: ramp for disabled access to the sea and special toilets, parking, doctor’s office, lifeguards, locker rooms, showers. (Poseidonos Ave., Vouliagmeni Beach Station, 2108960769)
Lake Vouliagmeni
For swimming in deep, thermal waters, against the backdrop of the steep cliffs that embrace it. The fish-doctors of the lake (poecilias and garra rufas) help in healing wounds and give you exfoliation sessions. On its “shores” there is a cafeteria, deck chairs, umbrellas and showers