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🏖️ Beach · Organised beach
Paralia Varkiza
Paralia Varkiza is an organised beach in Vari, in Athens. Underfoot it is sand, and there are sunbeds and umbrellas to rent in summer. You can drive to it. Generally calm water and easy access make it a sensible choice with children.
It scores 4.0 out of 5 from 651 Google reviews — a solid sample.
For more options, see beaches in Athens.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Cape Sounion at sunsetThe Temple of Poseidon above the sea at the end of the Athens Riviera — the drive along the coast is half the point.See day trips →
- Saronic islands cruiseHydra, Poros and Aegina in a day from the Athens coast.See day trips →
- Acropolis ticketsEntry to the Acropolis runs on timed slots. Book the first one of the morning — before the heat and the cruise groups.Check tickets →
- Acropolis with a guideThe Parthenon explains itself visually; a guide explains everything else, including the rest of the hill.See guided tours →
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Frequently asked
Where is Paralia Varkiza?
The address is Paralia Varkiza, Vari 166 72, in Vari, Athens & the Riviera, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Paralia Varkiza?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Paralia Varkiza sandy or pebbly?
The beach is sand.
Does Paralia Varkiza have sunbeds and umbrellas?
Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.
Is Paralia Varkiza good for children?
Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.
Is Paralia Varkiza worth it?
It holds 4.0 out of 5 from 651 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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