Salamís

Kanari Kountourioti

5.8

/ 10 Pleasant

#309 out of 409
in Attica

About

Kanari Kountourioti 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 20.6 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of Salamina settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, 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.

Kanari Kountourioti coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas. .

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.

23 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Paralia Christos, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+18 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Salamina, Attica,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

5/10

Amenities

Very poor

2.1/10

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Kanari Kountourioti is located in Attica within Salamina, 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 coast of the Salamis, 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

"Visitted late March 2023 for lunch.Nice and decent place, next to the see, affordable prices. Ask for Nikolas, polite and friendly waiter."

Socratis Sigalas

"Great food by the sea!! Everything we ordered from salads, appetizers and both fish and meat dishes were very tasty. Good portions and reasonable prices. Although it was a busy day, the staff was accommodating and polite. The owner was really friendly too. We'll definitely visit it again!!"

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"Visitted late March 2023 for lunch.Nice and decent place, next to the see, affordable prices. Ask for Nikolas, polite and friendly waiter."

Socratis Sigalas

ΝΑΝΤΙΑ ΚΥΜΟΥΡΤΖΗ

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12.1km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Queens Leriotis Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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12.6km from center

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13.2km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Memory House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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12.6km from center

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13.2km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Memory Home

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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12.7km from center

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13.3km from the beach

8.9

Excellent

Piraeus Cozy

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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13.7km from center

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13.3km from the beach

8.2

Very good

Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel

Hotel

Athens

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13.7km from center

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13.3km from the beach

7.2

Good

2as Merarchias 21, 5th Floor

Entire Apartment

Athens

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13.7km from center

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13.4km from the beach

7.8

Very good

Anita Hotel

Hotel

Athens

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13.7km from center

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13.8km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Pasalimani Long Beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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14.2km from center

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13.8km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Adelais

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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14.2km from center

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14.6km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Lucys Port

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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14.9km from center

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15.6km from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Megara sur Mer

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Salamina

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15.3km from center

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17.6km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Coral Hotel Athens

Hotel

Athens

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18km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - middle, about 200 meters
- Width - narrow

Access

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

Infrastructure

- Beach umbrellas only

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

Psatha, Greece

Psatha beach

9.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Psatha 0.2 km

Porto Germeno, Greece

Porto Germeno beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Porto Germeno 0.2 km

Galene, Greece

Paralia Christos

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Galene 0.5 km

Porto Phino, Greece

Paralia Charoupias

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Porto Phino 0.3 km

Maroudi, Greece

Paralia Aias

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Green pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Maroudi 0.2 km

Kanakia, Greece

Kanakia beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Kanakia 0.6 km

Kineta, Greece

Kinetas 2 beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Kineta 2.5 km

Kineta, Greece

Kinetas beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Kineta 0.9 km

SOS Children's Village Vari, Greece

Voula beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water

SOS Children's Village Vari 4.6 km

Pachia Rachi, Greece

Paralia Marathona II

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom

Pachia Rachi 1.5 km

Perdika, Greece

Moni Eginas

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax

Perdika 1.9 km

Agii Theodori, Greece

Pine trees beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Agii Theodori 1.1 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

ΠΙΤΣΑΡΙΑ ΑΧΙΛΛΕΙΟΝ• 9 min walk
Drosopigi• 9 min walk
Ουζερί Ο Κάκιας• 10 min walk
LIOTRIVI - RESTAURAN...• 10 min walk

Attractions

Τρενάκι Σαλαμίνας• 9 min walk
Archaeological Museu...• 11 min walk
Παγκάδα• 12 min walk
Anemómyloi• 17 min walk

Transport

HEW• 21.1km
Δ. ΑΡΕΟΠΑΓΙΤΟΥ• 11.1km
Nea Peramos N.• 9.1km

Localities

Salamina• 940m
Athens• 20.6km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Kanari Kountourioti?

The beachline of Kanari Kountourioti is covered with light pebbles. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Kanari Kountourioti?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Kanari Kountourioti good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

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

Is the Kanari Kountourioti 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Kanari Kountourioti 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 Kanari Kountourioti?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kanari Kountourioti.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.ΠΙΤΣΑΡΙΑ ΑΧΙΛΛΕΙΟΝ is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kanari Kountourioti?

There are 130 places to stay in the Kanari Kountourioti area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Kanari Kountourioti include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Kanari Kountourioti from parking?

The Kanari Kountourioti 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 Kanari Kountourioti?

There are 4 attractions near Kanari Kountourioti that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Τρενάκι Σαλαμίνας located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Kanari Kountourioti?

The month with the highest temperature in Kanari Kountourioti 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?

Kanari Kountourioti (Salamis) 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.