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Votsalakia beach
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Votsalakia beach is located on the Saronic Gulf (part of Aegean Sea) and it is in the 309th place out of 409 beaches in the Attica region 8.4 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of Piraeus settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a straight coastline with green water and black sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Votsalakia beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paralia Edem, which has a rating of 5.8.
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Beach overall scores
Votsalakia beach is located in Attica within Piraeus, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"From my perspective, Piraeus has two exceptional spots, and this beach is undoubtedly one of them. It's a serene haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with breathtaking vistas of the sea."
Karina Kuznetsova
"Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city within minutes and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the beach. The picturesque scenery is sure to delight your senses and soothe your soul. It's the perfect place to unwind, catch up on some reading, and take a refreshing swim. It's like a hidden gateway that allows you to leave your worries behind. This is definitely a d..."
JASPER RENWICK
User reviews
"From my perspective, Piraeus has two exceptional spots, and this beach is undoubtedly one of them. It's a serene haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with breathtaking vistas of the sea."
Karina Kuznetsova
"Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city within minutes and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the beach. The picturesque scenery is sure to delight your senses and soothe your soul. It's the perfect place to unwind, catch up on some reading, and take a refreshing swim. It's like a hidden gateway that allows you to leave your worries behind. This is definitely a d..."
JASPER RENWICK
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- CHARLOTTE - cafe · b...• 7 min walk
- Paranka• 7 min walk
- Okio• 8 min walk
- Belle Amie• 8 min walk
Attractions
- View Point• 3 min walk
- Επιγραφή PIRAEUS• 5 min walk
- Athens All Day Cruis...• 6 min walk
- Ancient Athenian nav...• 6 min walk
Transport
- HEW• 8.7km
- Ypourgeio• 10 min walk
- Piece and Friendship...• 16 min walk
Localities
- Piraeus• 1.1km
- Athens• 8.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Votsalakia beach?
Votsalakia beach has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Votsalakia beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Votsalakia beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Votsalakia beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Votsalakia beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Votsalakia beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Votsalakia beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Votsalakia beach?
The bar is located right on the Votsalakia beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.CHARLOTTE - cafe · bistro · wine bar is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Votsalakia beach?
There are 8455 places to stay in the Votsalakia beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Votsalakia beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Votsalakia beach from parking?
The Votsalakia beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Votsalakia beach?
There are 4 attractions near Votsalakia beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are View Point located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Votsalakia beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Votsalakia beach is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Votsalakia beach (Attica) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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