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What it's like

The Athens Riviera is the stretch of coast running south from Piraeus, with beaches near Flisvos. The shoreline mixes quiet, undeveloped sand with busier beaches that have umbrellas, bars and restaurants.

A visit here is simple: take a taxi from Piraeus, pick a beach that suits your mood, and swim. Weekdays are calmer than weekends, when the sand fills up. Athens is enclosed by mountains, so the coast is a welcome break from the city.

Good to know

Some Riviera beaches are undeveloped and have no facilities, so bring water and shade.
The beaches get crowded on weekends, so a weekday visit is generally more pleasant.
Votsalakia, the organized public beach of Piraeus, is a calm-water swim option.

A place to visit:

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Athens Riviera beaches

Athens, Greece

A string of beaches along the Athens Riviera, near Flisvos on the coast south of Piraeus. Some are undeveloped, others have umbrellas, bars and restaurants.

cycling

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museums

hiking

Sightseeing and scenic rides

scenic_views

Food tours

food_tours

Wine tasting

wine

Spas and thermal baths

spa_thermal

Shopping

shopping

Local culture and markets

local_culture

Caves and cenotes

caves_cenotes

Old town and historic sights

historic_towns

Beaches

beaches

Beach clubs

beach_clubs

Catamaran and sailing trips

sailing_catamaran

Snorkeling

snorkeling

How to get there

A taxi is the way to reach the Riviera from Piraeus.

Time needed

Half a day or more on the beach.

What it costs

Beaches with umbrellas, bars and restaurants charge for what you order or rent there; the undeveloped stretches have no facilities.

Suits

Beachgoers wanting a swim near Athens

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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Flooded cave lake

Vouliagmeni Lake

Athens

Vouliagmeni Lake is a flooded limestone cave on the Athens Riviera, filled with mineral water. People come for a short therapeutic dip in water that stays around 22 to 24C.

Tours here from

$109

a person

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Beach

Votsalakia public beach

Athens

Votsalakia is the organized public beach of Piraeus, a calm swim on the Saronic Gulf side of the city. It lies on the seaside road between Passalimani and Mikrolimano.

Tours here from

a person

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Ancient citadel and museum

Acropolis

Athens

The Acropolis is the ancient citadel above central Athens, with the Parthenon at its heart. You climb the rock on foot to reach the ruins and the views over the city.

Tours here from

$109

a person

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Historic district

Plaka

Athens

Plaka is the old neighborhood of Athens, climbing the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Its streets are pedestrian, lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.

Tours here from

$89

a person

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