No trip to Greece is complete without a visit to Athens’ & Attica’s beaches, known as the Riviera of Attica. The perfect day at the beach is never far with a host of Blue Flag certified beaches conveniently located by your hotel!
Find the beach in Athens & Attica, that suits your style with this guide
Region of Attica’s 17 Blue Flag Beaches for 2024
Marathonas Municipality
1. Brexiza
2. Schinias/Karavi
Spata-Artemis Municipality
3. Diastavrosi
4. Limni
Markopoulo Mesogeas Municipality
5. Avlaki
Lavreotiki Municipality
6. 1o Limanaki Daskalio Kerateas/Solo Pino
Saronikos Municipality
7. Lagonissi 1-Grand Beach/Grand Resort Lagonissi
8. Lagonissi 2-Mediterraneo/Grand Resort Lagonissi
9. Lagonissi 3-Kochylia/Grand Resort Lagonissi
10. Mavro Lithari/EverEden Beach
Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni Municipality
11. Asteras Vouliagmenis/Astir Beach Vouliagmenis
12. Voula A
13. Vouliagmeni
Glyfada Municipality
14. Glyfada
15. Glyfada A
16. Glyfada B
Aegina Municipality
17. Agia Marina
Region of Attica – 5 Marinas with Blue Flags for 2024
Lavreotiki Municipality
1. Οlympic Μarine
Elliniko Argyroupolis Municipality
2. Agios Kosmas Marina
Alimos Municipality
3. Alimos Marina
Paleo Faliro Municipality
4. Flisvos Marina
Piraeus Municipality
5. D-Marin Zea Marina
Source: https://www.blueflag.gr/awards/2024
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Agia Marina Beach
AeginaWith a direct boat connection to Piraeus, Agia Marina is one of the main tourist resorts on the...
Agia Marina Beach (Spetses)
SpetsesLike all beaches on the island of Spetses, its clean sands and clear water attract visitors...
Agia Paraskevi Beach
SpetsesThis beautiful, organised beach on the western side of the island is easy to get to and offers...
Agioi Anargyroi Beach
SpetsesAgioi Anargyroi is one of the largest, most organised beaches on the island....
Agios Kosmas
South SuburbsEasily accessed from the seaside avenue, this beautiful sandy beach provides a number of...
Agios Mamas Beach
SpetsesAgios Mamas beach is hugely popular thanks to its easy accessibility and the many services...
Agios Nikolaos Beach
East SuburbsJust outside Anavyssos, Agios Nikolaos beach sits at the foot of a hill with a chapel of the...
Anavyssos Beach
East SuburbsAnavyssos, 58 kilometres from Athens, is one of the largest beaches in Attica....
Aponissos Beach
AgistriOn the south-west side of the island, beyond the lake, you can visit Aponissos and its...
Artemida Beach
East SuburbsThe bustling village of Artemida is home to one of the most popular family beaches in the area....
Askeli Beach
PorosThe beach is large, well organised and easily accessible, with golden sand and crystal-clear...
Asteria Beach
Glyfada, South SuburbsThis multi-level private beach provides deck chairs, umbrellas, dressing rooms and showers....
Astir Beach Vouliagmeni
South SuburbsThanks to its cosmopolitan feel, idyllic scenery and wide range of services, this is one of the...
Avlaki Beach
East Suburbs, Porto RaftiOnly four kilometres south of Porto Rafti, Avlaki is an exquisite Blue Flag beach with easy...
Avlemonas Beach
Kythera & AntikytheraThis tiny rocky cove in the centre of the picturesque village of Avlemonas is a favourite...
Bisti Beach
HydraThe most beautiful beach on the island is located on its southernmost tip at Bisti cove....
Brauron Beach
East SuburbsLocated near the archaeological site of the same name, Brauron is ideal for short family excursions....
Diakofti Beach
Kythera & AntikytheraDiakofti has all the features of a traditional beach, such as shallow blue waters and white sand....
Dragonera Beach
AgistriThe most popular local sites on the island are the Small Dragonera and Big Dragonera beaches,...
Eginitissa Beach
AeginaThe small Eginitissa beach lies near the village of Perdika on the southern edge of Aegina....
Erotospilia Beach
East Suburbs, Porto RaftiWell known to locals and tourists alike as the 'Cave of Love', this organised beach offers...
Flisvos Beach
Palaio Faliro, South SuburbsUsed by local residents, this beach's easy access makes it a good option for a swim in the city....
Galazia Akti Beach
East SuburbsThis small but popular free beach is well known for its pristine, ultra-fine sand....
Halikiada Beach
AgistriThe most popular local sites on the island are the Small Dragonera and Big Dragonera beaches,...
Halkos Beach
Kythera & AntikytheraLocated at the southern end of the island, Halkos beach is a free, family-friendly destination....
Kaiki Beach
SpetsesKaiki beach has umbrellas and deck chairs, a bar, restaurant, water sports venue and even iPads...
Kaki Thalassa
East Suburbs, KerateaWith lifeguards and easy access by car, Kaki Thalassa is definitely the perfect location for...
Kaladi Beach
Kythera & AntikytheraSeparated into three sections, this idyllic little cove is highlighted by shimmering green...
Kamini Beach
HydraThough sea taxis will get you there quickly, we highly recommend the walk along the beautiful...
Kapsali Beach
Kythera & AntikytheraThis beautiful sandy beach at the seaside village of Kapsali is located below Hora, the...
Karavi Beach
East SuburbsYet another Blue Flag locale, Karavi Beach covers 100 square metres and offers a full range of...
Kavouri Beach
South SuburbsWith its easy access, rich green landscape, pristine water and idyllic little cove, this is a...
Kobonada Beach
Kythera & AntikytheraKobonada beach is easily accessible and the ideal place to relax and enjoy an endless view of...
Kounoupitsa Beach
SpetsesThe crystal waters along Kounoupitsa's sandy beach are perfect for a relaxing swim....
Kouzounos Beach
SpetsesThe crystal waters along Kounoupitsa's sandy beach are perfect for a relaxing swim....
Lagada Beach
Kythera & AntikytheraIts sandy shore and crystal-clear waters make this Blue Flag beach one of the most popular on...
Lagonissi Beach
East SuburbsCombining crystal-blue water and an idyllic landscape, Grand Beach offers plenty of amenities....
Ligoneri Beach
SpetsesWith a view of the Peloponnese shoreline, this free beach is perfect for a leisurely swim....
Limanakia Vouliagmeni
South SuburbsKnown as Limanakia, or 'small ports', these little coves with rocky beaches and blue-green...
Loubarda Beach
East SuburbsFine sand and shallow, blue-green waters characterise the picturesque beach of Loubarda....
Loutra Souvalas Beach
AeginaTaking its name from the natural spring located in the area, Loutra Souvalas is an organised...
Mandraki Beach
HydraNext to the old port of Hydra is Mandraki Beach, its clean sandy shoreline complemented by deep...
Marathonas Beach
AeginaLocated near the village of the same name, Marathonas beach is just four kilometres south of...
Mareza Beach
AgistriThough Mareza is not technically a beach, it is nevertheless the perfect place for a swim....
Mavro Lithari Saronida
South SuburbsJust beyond Saronida is one of the most popular beaches in Attica, Mavro Lithari, or 'black...
Megalo Neorio
PorosThere are several great swimming spots along the beach at Megalo Neorio, which also boasts a...
Megalohori Beach
AgistriAlthough there are many fine swimming beaches in Megalohori, the capital of the island, the...
Mikro Neorio
PorosThis is cozy, shallow inlet is the first beach west of the small bridge. There’s a refreshment...
Mikro Neorio
PorosThis is cozy, shallow inlet is the first beach west of the small bridge. There’s a refreshment...
Monastery Beach
PorosLovely Monastery Beach is located just below the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi....
Moni Beach
AeginaThe islet of Moni, opposite Perdika, can be reached by sea taxi or private vessel in just eight...
Palea Fokea Beach
East SuburbsPalea Fokea is a favourite destination for families, who can enjoy an outing by the sea....
Perdika Beach
AeginaLocated on the southeastern side of Aegina, the small, sandy beach in the village of Perdika...
Plakes Vlyhou Beach
HydraIts pristine water and pebble-strewn shoreline are reached primarily by sea taxi from the port...
Platia Amos
Kythera & AntikytheraWith easy access and an extensive shoreline, this is the ideal destination for families and...
Portes Beach
AeginaPortes, a picturesque village on the eastern side of the island, is home to a serene beach with...
Porto Germeno
West SuburbsLocated 70 kilometres from Athens, in the western part of Attica, Corinthian Bay is home to...
Psili Ammos
SalaminaA spectacular beach boasting white sand, clear, shallow waters and salt cedars....
Russian bay
PorosThe island’s western-most beach is marked by the ruins of the Russian Navy’s Mediterranean base...
Saronida Eden Beach
South SuburbsLocated in the Saronida district, Eden Beach is a private Blue Flag beach situated on the...
Schinias Beach
East Suburbs, MarathonasTwo kilometres from the Port of Rafina is Kokkino Limanaki, one of the busiest beaches in the area....
Skala Beach
AgistriLocated on the left side of the port of Skala, this shallow-water beach is usually filled with...
Sounion Beach
East SuburbsWith an exquisite view of the Temple of Poseidon, Sounion Beach also offers divers myriad...
Souvala Beach
AeginaNext to the little harbour in Souvala is a beautiful sandy beach with clear blue water....
Sparayario
Kythera & AntikytheraLocated at the bottom of a steep gorge, this beach is truly isolated and ideal for relaxation...
Spilia Beach (Hydra)
HydraDeep, crystal-clear waters and beautiful stones typify Spilia, located just below the old...
The Russian Dockyard Beach
PorosWith its crystal blue waters and golden sand this is the perfect setting for unforgettable...
Thymari Beach
South SuburbsLocated just beyond Palea Fokea, the beautiful, sandy Thimari Beach is easy to get to via a...
Vagonia Beach
PorosVagonia is a lovely pebbly beach, with clear waters and a beautiful pine forest as a backdrop....
Vlyhos Beach
HydraThis small beach offers crystal-blue waters, beach umbrellas, deck chairs and multiple food and...
Votsalakia Beach
PiraeusVotsalakia beach offers locals and visitors an opportunity to cool down, while viewing the...
Voula Beach ‘A’
South SuburbsThe beach was completely renovated in 2012 and now offers an impressive multi-level summer...
Vouliagmeni Beach
South SuburbsEasily accessible from Poseidonos Avenue, Vouliagmeni Beach is the first choice for many Athenians....
Xylokeriza Beach
SpetsesXylokeriza is an organised beach ideal for swimming that can be easily accessed by land or boat....
Yabanaki Beach
South SuburbsWith a beach of fine sand and shallow blue water you can choose to shop, dine or enjoy the beach....
