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Varkiza main Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Varkiza main Beach?

The bar is located right on the Varkiza main Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Holy Spirit Beach Bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Kids friendly

6.7

/ 10 Good

#161 out of 409
in Attica

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Varkiza main Beach is located on the Saronic Gulf (part of Aegean Sea) and it is in the 161th place out of 409 beaches in the Attica region 19.5 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of SOS Children's Village Vari settlement, just 2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with green water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Varkiza main 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.

18 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Vouliagmeni Lake, which has a rating of 7.7.

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+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+18 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

SOS Children's Village Vari, Attica,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Frustrating

4.4/10

Cover

Tolerable

5.3/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Pleasant

6.1/10

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Varkiza main Beach is located in Attica within SOS Children's Village Vari, 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.

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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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2 Bedroom Apartment By The Sea - Varkiza

550m from the beach

9.3

Excellent

2 Bedroom Apartment By The Sea - Varkiza

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.9km from center

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Varkiza Seaside Penthouse with Private Roof Deck

580m from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Varkiza Seaside Penthouse with Private Roof Deck

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.6km from center

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Newly Renovated Varkiza Beachside One Bedroom with Large Terrace

580m from the beach

9.8

Exceptional

Newly Renovated Varkiza Beachside One Bedroom with Large Terrace

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.7km from center

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590m from the beach

8.4

Very good

Varkiza Seaside Apts

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Athens

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1.7km from center

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600m from the beach

Excellent

Varkiza Cozy Seaside Apartment

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Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.7km from center

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630m from the beach

7.7

Very good

Beach House Varkiza

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.7km from center

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700m from the beach

7.7

Very good

Armenian Huts - Beach Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.6km from center

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730m from the beach

Excellent

Ruby’s Apartment 5 min to the sea

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Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.7km from center

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730m from the beach

4.7

Tolerable

Good Times and Tan Lines

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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1.4km from center

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890m from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Cozy Three Bedroom Apartment in Varkiza

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Athens

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1.7km from center

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1km from the beach

Exceptional

Athenian Riviera Sea View Penthouse

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Located at nearest locality

SOS Children's Village Vari

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2.1km from center

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1.3km from the beach

Seaside 2BR apartment in Varkiza 2mins walk from beach

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SOS Children's Village Vari

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2.7km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
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- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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- Depth increase - smooth
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- Normal water, medium transparency
- Dark green or brown

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Holy Spirit Beach Ba...• 2 min walk
BARBAS• 2 min walk
Karpouzi Beach Bar• 3 min walk
Varkiza Resort• 3 min walk

Attractions

Ironman 2022• 1 min walk
Παραλία Βάρκιζας χει...• 12 min walk
The Karamanlis Tunne...• 2.3km
ΚΤΙΡΙΑΚΟ ΣΥΓΚΡΟΤΗΜΑ...• 2.7km

Transport

ATH• 17.6km
ΣΧ. ΕΥΕΛΠΙΔΩΝ• 29 min walk
ASKLIPIIO VOULAS• 5.9km

Localities

SOS Children's Villa...• 2km
Athens• 19.5km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Varkiza main Beach?

The coastline of Varkiza main Beach is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Varkiza main Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Varkiza main Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Varkiza main Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Varkiza main Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Varkiza main Beach good for families?

Yes, the Varkiza main Beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Varkiza main 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.

What are the key audiences of Varkiza main Beach?

Varkiza main Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Families with children
Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Varkiza main Beach?

The bar is located right on the Varkiza main Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Holy Spirit Beach Bar is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Varkiza main Beach?

There are 832 places to stay in the Varkiza main Beach area.

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How far is the Varkiza main Beach from parking?

The Varkiza main 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 Varkiza main Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Varkiza main Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ironman 2022 located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Varkiza main Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Varkiza main 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?

Varkiza main 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.