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Vouliagmeni Lake is a flooded limestone cave on the Athens Riviera. Underground mineral currents feed it. Visitors go there for a therapeutic dip rather than a swim in open sea.

A visit is simple. You arrive, go down to the water, and take a short dip in the mineral lake. The water stays around 22 to 24C even in winter, so a dip is possible through most of the year. Sand beaches along the Riviera are a separate stop.

Good to know

Water stays around 22 to 24C even in winter, so the lake works as a dip at most times of year.
The lake is one site, with no spa or bath complex named alongside it.
Allow for the taxi time both ways when planning the trip out.

A place to visit:

Flooded cave lake

Vouliagmeni Lake

Athens, Greece

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.

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Sightseeing and scenic rides

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Food tours

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Wine tasting

wine

Spas and thermal baths

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Shopping

shopping

Local culture and markets

local_culture

Caves and cenotes

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Old town and historic sights

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Beaches

beaches

Beach clubs

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Catamaran and sailing trips

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Snorkeling

snorkeling

How to get there

Some visitors also take a private tour that includes Vouliagmeni Beach.

Time needed

What it costs

Paid in kind: a taxi or a tour seat for the trip out.

Suits

Visitors wanting a short, unusual swim

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Tours that go here

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

Tour

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Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

48 hours

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$109

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513

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Tour

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Private Athens and Vouliagmeni Beach

7 hours

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a person

532

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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.

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Athens Riviera beaches

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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.

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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

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Historic district

Plaka

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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

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