Varkiza Beach
A long sand bay: the western half is Varkiza Resort with sunbeds, beach bars and free parking, the eastern 650 m is a free public beach next to the Vari-Varkiza Nautical Club. The water stays shallow a long way out, and the municipality advises caution when a southerly wind is blowing.
WhatBeach, VarkizaAthens Riviera
WhenJune to November20° in Nov
Getting there Bus Car
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessPart organised beach resort (Varkiza Resort, with sunbeds and beach bars), part free public beach (East Varkiza)
- 15°J
- 15°F
- 15°M
- 16°A
- 18°M
- 22°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 25°S
- 22°O
- 20°N
- 17°D
Expect the sea at about 25 °C in August and 15 °C in January, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to November.
Getting in
- Access
- Fine golden sand with shallow water; the free east beach is about 650 m long. The municipality advises caution when southerly winds blow. Lifeguard and first aid are listed for the Varkiza Resort section.
- Parking
- Free parking at the Varkiza Resort (west) part of the beach; parking spaces also listed for the east beach
- Public transport
- Buses 117, 171 and 122; KTEL Athens to Sounio coastal bus (stops 'Plateia Varkizas' and 'Plaz')
- Also here
- Kayak
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- visitvarivoulavouliagmeni.gr
- Facilities
- Lifeguard in seasonParkingRestaurantCafé