4.4out of 5 on Google
🏖️ Athens & the Riviera· Αθήνα
Best beaches in Athens & the Riviera (2026)
14 beaches in Athens & the Riviera, most-reviewed first. Filter for sand, sunbeds, Blue Flag or family-friendly water, and check how each one is reached before you set off — some are a paved road away, others a dirt track, a hike or a boat.
14 places
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4.5out of 5 on GoogleAlthea Beach
Agios Dimitrios1,465 reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google
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4.4out of 5 on GoogleParalia Asimaki
Athens403 reviews
4.3out of 5 on GoogleEl Pouda Beach
Athens321 reviews
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4.5out of 5 on Google181 reviews
Where to stay in Athens & the Riviera
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
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 · Best beaches in Athens & the Riviera
What is the best beach in Athens & the Riviera?
Of the 14 beaches we list, the highest-rated is Kape Beach: 4.6 out of 5 from 2,533 Google reviews. The most reviewed are Charakas Beach, Kape Beach and Althea Beach.
What are the beaches like in Athens & the Riviera?
Of the 14 beaches we list, 7 are sandy and 3 are organised, with sunbeds.
Which part of Athens & the Riviera has the most beaches?
Keratea, with 2 of the 14 we list, followed by Athens (2) and Vouliagmeni (1).
