Tip of the day – Attica beach hopping!

• May 15, 2022

If you are travelling in Athens during a heatwave or just during  summer, it’s time to plan your days according to the Attica beaches or some day trips to Greek islands which are less than an  hour from Athens. like Aegina, Poros, Spetses, Hydra, Euboea. So, let’s discover the most beautiful beaches of Athens Riviera as  well the eastern  part of Attica (yes, they exist!) and plan your trip including, for example,  a swim with a view on Poseidon Temple in Sounio. On our travel site, you can even find some useful tools to plan your next sea trip, to book your umbrella on the beach you will choose,  and don’t forget to… study our ultimate beach guide before your  visit!

Some of our  favorites beaches and experiences are below:

Schinias Beach: This is for sure one of the most impressive beach close to Athens, as it is connected with the pine forest of the area and the landscape is really unique. A vast, sandy beach, ideal for families, and with many really good options to eat there after your swim, as well sports activities.

Ramnounta Beach: If you are more adventurous person, you should definitely visit this beach. You will need a small, medium-difficulty, hike to go there, but as you arrive you would think that you are in a cycladic beach with blue crystal clear sea, and also an important archaeological site next to the beach.

Sesi beach: If you are not so adventurous to go to Ramnounta beach but you still want something reminds you an island, then Sesi beach is for you. Especially the “Small Sesi”, which is next to the main beach, and if you arrive early you won’t find it so crowded. There is a small tavern if you  want to have your lunch there, as well there is a fish tavern in the main beach.

Keratea area: On the other side of Attica, in Keratea area, you will also find some beaches that worth to visit them, even on weekends. Porto Ennea, Vromopousi, Kakia Skala are some of the choices.

Porto Rafti: If you are more romantic person and you are travelling as a couple, you should visit for sure the favourite couple-beach of Attica: the “lovers-cave”, as it is called and known to Greeks. I guess there is no need to explain why.

Sounio & Saronida area: This is the end point of Attica, this is the place you could probably find the most clean and clear sea of Attica and swim in the main beach of Sounio with THE view on Temple Poseidon. You can have a stop also at Kape Beach, the most known “secret beach” of Attica, or at Harakas, Thymari or Legrena beach where you can relax all day long and enjoy Athens Riviera from the sea.

Important note: None of these beaches are easily accessible from Athens city center with public transport. So, we definitely suggest to book a transfer to enjoy the day at most. If you  are interested only in beaches  easily accessible, then you could take the tram  from Syntagma square  or Sygrou-Fix metro  station, and  heading to Voula, the last station of T7 tram.

And, of course don’t forget one of the most common experiences for a traveller in Athens: Athens  Day  Cruise. 3 Greek islands with a lunch included and back in Athens: Hydra, Poros,  Aegena. Have you already booked your place?