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Althea Skales
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About
Althea Skales 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 22.6 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of Kakobenti settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Althea Skales 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.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.
16 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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Althea Skales is located in Attica within Kakobenti, 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
"This beach is an excellent destination for snorkeling enthusiasts. The area is teeming with a diverse array of fish, and there are plenty of rocks to explore. The water is shallow for approximately the first ten meters, making it a great spot for beginners to practice their skills."
Jared Anderson
"The crystal-clear waters of the beach are simply breathtaking, allowing you to effortlessly float and soak in the serene surroundings. The natural beauty of the beach is truly remarkable and will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed."
Lila Kestrel
User reviews
"This beach is an excellent destination for snorkeling enthusiasts. The area is teeming with a diverse array of fish, and there are plenty of rocks to explore. The water is shallow for approximately the first ten meters, making it a great spot for beginners to practice their skills."
Jared Anderson
"The crystal-clear waters of the beach are simply breathtaking, allowing you to effortlessly float and soak in the serene surroundings. The natural beauty of the beach is truly remarkable and will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed."
Lila Kestrel
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Elies Daskaliou 0.1 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Copamar• 16 min walk
- DAILY COFFEE• 18 min walk
- Κέκρωψ SeaSideFood• 18 min walk
- Coffee Beans• 18 min walk
Attractions
- Stoula Beach• 12 min walk
- The Karamanlis Tunne...• 25 min walk
- Κιόσκι Αναψυχής Καλα...• 2.8km
- Στάση Δημοτικής Συγκ...• 3km
Transport
- ATH• 16.6km
- Iridos• 8 min walk
- ASKLIPIIO VOULAS• 10km
Localities
- Kakobenti• 430m
- Athens• 22.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Althea Skales?
Althea Skales has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. 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 Althea Skales?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Althea Skales, 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 Skales good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Althea Skales does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Althea Skales 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Althea Skales secluded and good for relaxing?
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 Althea Skales?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Althea Skales.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Copamar is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Althea Skales?
There are 904 places to stay in the Althea Skales area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Althea Skales from parking?
The Althea Skales has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Althea Skales?
There are 4 attractions near Althea Skales that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stoula Beach located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Althea Skales?
The month with the highest temperature in Althea Skales 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 Skales (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 Skales (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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