Lake Vouliagmeni
A brackish lake under a sheer rock wall, fed by spring water and by seawater that seeps in through flooded caves; the operator gives the water as 22 to 29 °C through the year. Entry is by ticket, and you swim from wooden decks inside a buoyed zone.
WhatLake, VouliagmeniAthens Riviera
WhenAll yearWater 22 to 29 °C through the year
Getting there Car Bus
CostAdmission ticketSee official site
AccessTicketed, operator-run site inside a Natura 2000 area. Swimming only inside the buoyed zone; no diving (use the stairs); no pets; no own umbrellas, sunbeds or food; rinse off sunscreen before swimming; no nudism
Getting in
- Access
- You get into the water from wooden decks by stairs; diving in is prohibited and swimming beyond the floating buoys is not allowed. Lifeguards are on duty during opening hours and may stop swimming when they judge it a danger. The operator states there is no natural shade on the main deck and umbrellas stay closed in strong winds.
- Parking
- Free car park for visitors at the lake; the operator says availability varies with time and season
- Public transport
- Bus 122 and the KTEL Athens to Sounio coastal bus (stop 'Limni Vouliagmenis')
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Admission ticketSee official site
- Official site
- lakevouliagmeni.gr
- Facilities
- ToiletsShowersChanging roomsLifeguard in seasonRestaurantCaféParkingStep-free access
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