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Althea Beach
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Althea Beach is located on the Saronic Gulf (part of Aegean Sea) and it is in the 97th place out of 409 beaches in the Attica region 22.3 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of Kakobenti settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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.
Althea 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.
15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Apeiranthou beach, which has a rating of 6.8.
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2.8
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Althea Beach is located in Attica within Kakobenti, 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
"The beach is a lovely spot to spend a day, although it can become quite crowded on weekends. The sand is partially submerged in water, creating a unique and interesting landscape. The atmosphere is very calming and peaceful, making it a great place to unwind. However, parking can be a bit of a challenge, so plan accordingly. Despite this, the beach is definitely worth a visit."
Zalina Ryska
"The beach, located in close proximity to Athens, may appear beautiful at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that there are actually three separate beaches, none of which are particularly impressive. The so-called nicest beach is nothing more than a small gulf, lacking any amenities such as umbrellas or sunbeds for rent. Visitors are left to fe..."
ZaraKJ
User reviews
"The beach is a lovely spot to spend a day, although it can become quite crowded on weekends. The sand is partially submerged in water, creating a unique and interesting landscape. The atmosphere is very calming and peaceful, making it a great place to unwind. However, parking can be a bit of a challenge, so plan accordingly. Despite this, the beach is definitely worth a visit."
Zalina Ryska
"The beach, located in close proximity to Athens, may appear beautiful at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that there are actually three separate beaches, none of which are particularly impressive. The so-called nicest beach is nothing more than a small gulf, lacking any amenities such as umbrellas or sunbeds for rent. Visitors are left to fe..."
ZaraKJ
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)
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Kaki Thalassa 3 km
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Saint Spyridon 1.3 km
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Charakas 1.7 km
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SOS Children's Village Vari 3.4 km
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SOS Children's Village Vari 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Agios Nikolaos 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Elies Daskaliou 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Elies Daskaliou 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Kaki Thalassa 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Vravrona Markopoulou 2 km
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Legrena 0.4 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Copamar• 13 min walk
- Κέκρωψ SeaSideFood• 14 min walk
- Coffee Beans• 14 min walk
- the Fountain• 14 min walk
Attractions
- Stoula Beach• 16 min walk
- The Karamanlis Tunne...• 20 min walk
- Κιόσκι Αναψυχής Καλα...• 3km
- Στάση Δημοτικής Συγκ...• 3.2km
Transport
- ATH• 16.6km
- Iridos• 12 min walk
- ASKLIPIIO VOULAS• 9.7km
Localities
- Kakobenti• 210m
- Athens• 22.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Althea Beach?
The coastline of Althea Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Althea Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Althea 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 Althea Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Althea Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Althea 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Althea 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 Althea Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Althea Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Copamar is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Althea Beach?
There are 917 places to stay in the Althea Beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Althea Beach from parking?
The Althea Beach has no parking spot.
Are there any attractions nearby Althea Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Althea Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stoula Beach located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Althea Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Althea 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?
Althea 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.Althea 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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