If you decide to come to Greece for beach holidays you can enjoy warm sea, resort atmosphere, clean beaches and excellent coffee shops or a light lunch by the water not only on the islands but also on the mainland. Here we offer you numerous choices of great and free beaches, where they can be reached by public transport from the city center.

Votsalakya (Castella) One of the most popular beaches for those staying in Piraeus: the beach is located between the marina Zeya and Castella.

The sandy beach Eden in Paleo Faliro, reachable by tram from the Syntagma Square: the bus stop Eden. The beach got its name from the restaurant located there.

Beach in the place of Agios Kosmas (Poseidon Avenue, the south of Athens). We have to pay for sunbeds and umbrellas on the majority of the beaches. Here sunbeds are provided for free by the municipality. The beach is also easily accessible by tram. It is located directly behind the sports facilities at the former airport “Elliniko.” The entrance to the beach – with a pedestrian bridge Poseidon Avenue.

Glyfada Beach Although it is one of the most densely populated areas of Athens, the beach looks more secluded than other, it is just a few hundred meters.

One of the most beautiful beaches of Attica is Kavouri (gr. the crab), and a few hundred meters Megalo Kavouri beach is located (gr. the big crab).

Lumbarda (Koropi) is a closed bay located at the 33rd kilometer of Sounio Avenue, where you can swim, even when there are strong winds in the rest of Attica.

Galazia Akti (gr. Azure coast) is located at the 37th kilometer of the Sounio Avenue. It is a tiny beach but amazingly beautiful with fine white sand.

Mavro Lithari Beach (gr. black stone) is located at the 46th kilometer of the same Sounio Avenue, near Saronida. It got its name from the black rock. Half of the beach is public with parasols and sunbeds, the rest of the beach is free.

The beach of Agios Nikolaos (St Nicholas) is located in the area Anavissos. It is a huge sandy beach. Here you can easily imagine as if you were on Hawaii. The beach is served by a small mobile buffet.

Beach Timaru is located at the 54th kilometer of Sounio Avenue, the entrance to which is located on the corner.

Pasalimani (gr. cove of pasha) in Sounio: beach, which is practically known only to those who live in the same village. To find it, it is necessary to turn on the 73rd kilometer Sounio Avenue and go through the whole village.