01 · Palaio Faliro
Batis Beach
A sheltered sandy beach on the Palaio Faliro waterfront, popular with local families and close to the coastal tram line.
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Athens Riviera
Beach · Varkiza south
Althea
Quiet sandy beach south of Varkiza with calmer, less crowded conditions and clear water.
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Althea sits on the stretch of coast past Varkiza where the development thins out and the road starts to run closer to the sea. It is a small, sandy, largely undemanding beach — clear water, a gentle entry, and noticeably fewer people than the organised bays a few kilometres north.
There is little here in the way of facilities, which is the trade you are making. Bring what you need for the day and you get a quiet swim within half an hour of Glyfada.
Getting there
About 10 km south of Glyfada and 21 km from central Athens, on the coastal road toward Saronida. A car is the practical way to get here; buses on the Sounio route pass along the main road above.
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Mapped Places
02 · Northern gateway
Edem Beach
The first beach south of Piraeus. Urban, accessible, and buzzing with Athenians on summer evenings. A long promenade lines the shore.
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03 · Alimos
Kalamaki Beach
Long sandy stretch in Alimos, one of the city's most accessible beaches with good facilities and the Kalamaki marina nearby.
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04 · Elliniko
Agios Kosmas
Spacious public beach on the site of the former Hellenikon Olympic complex, with a marina and open water sports area.
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05 · Heart of the Riviera
Glyfada A
The social centre of the southern suburbs. Beach clubs, boutiques, and the widest sandy shores on the Riviera, this is where the Riviera begins in earnest.
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06 · Glyfada
Glyfada B
The southern section of Glyfada's seafront, lined with beach bars and sun-lounger operations extending toward Asteras.
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Curated activities and experiences across Glyfada and the Athens Riviera, from coastal excursions and cultural highlights to day trips and private tours.