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Pikra beach
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About
Pikra 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 15 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of SOS Children's Village Vari settlement, just 5.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a tiny bay with green pure water and brown sand & rocks cover, so it is highly 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Pikra beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade.
12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Voula beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Beach overall scores
Pikra beach is located in Attica within SOS Children's Village Vari, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"Experience the breathtaking beauty of the beach at night with the stunning photos captured at the free plaz pikpa. Immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere and enjoy the freedom to stay late and soak up the serene ambiance. This is an opportunity to witness the magnificent scenery of the beach in a unique and unforgettable way. Don't miss out on this incredible experience."
Ramon Zephyr
"The beach is located in a remote area and offers a sense of freedom to swim without clothing. However, it should be noted that even during high season, the beach remains deserted."
Lia Shakhova
User reviews
"Experience the breathtaking beauty of the beach at night with the stunning photos captured at the free plaz pikpa. Immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere and enjoy the freedom to stay late and soak up the serene ambiance. This is an opportunity to witness the magnificent scenery of the beach in a unique and unforgettable way. Don't miss out on this incredible experience."
Ramon Zephyr
"The beach is located in a remote area and offers a sense of freedom to swim without clothing. However, it should be noted that even during high season, the beach remains deserted."
Lia Shakhova
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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5.3km from center
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4.4km from center
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2.1km
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5km from center
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6.3km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- DOT Beach Vibes• 12 min walk
- Star Sport Club• 13 min walk
- everest• 17 min walk
- Balloons• 19 min walk
Attractions
- PIKPA naturist beach• 7 min walk
- Sea Turtle Rescue Ce...• 22 min walk
- Δρόμος των ποιητών• 25 min walk
- Accropolis• 2.9km
Transport
- HEW• 15km
- Antōnopoulou• 21 min walk
- ASKLIPIIO VOULAS• 14 min walk
Localities
- SOS Children's Villa...• 5.3km
- Athens• 15km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Pikra beach?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Pikra beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pikra beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Pikra beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Pikra beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Pikra beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Pikra beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Pikra beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pikra beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pikra beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.DOT Beach Vibes is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Pikra beach?
There are 1358 places to stay in the Pikra beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pikra beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Pikra beach from parking?
The Pikra beach has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Pikra beach?
There are 4 attractions near Pikra beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are PIKPA naturist beach located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Pikra beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Pikra 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?
Pikra beach (Attica) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pikra beach (Attica) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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