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Kanakia beach is located on the Saronic Gulf (part of Aegean Sea) and it is in the 68th place out of 409 beaches in the Attica region 29.5 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of Kanakia settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine 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 not crowded place during the season.
Kanakia 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. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Koghi beach, which has a rating of 6.8.
Kanakia beach (Attica) is located outside the Kanakia settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Salamis and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Kanakia beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Psatha 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Porto Germeno 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Green pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Maroudi 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Galene 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Porto Phino 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kineta 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Kineta 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water, Sand bottom
Pachia Rachi 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Skala 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Agii Theodori 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Perdika 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Limenaria 2 km
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The Kanakia beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kanakia beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Kanakia beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Kanakia beach.
There are 3 restaurants nearby.Restaurant, Tavern "Meltemi" is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 86 places to stay in the Kanakia beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Kanakia beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Kanakia 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.
There are 4 attractions near Kanakia beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mycenaean Acropolis at Kanakia located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Kanakia 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green water
Alimos 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Kakobenti 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Schinias 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Saint Spyridon 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Kaki Thalassa 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Diakofti 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Metamorphose 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Charakas 1.7 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand
SOS Children's Village Vari 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand
Palaio Faliro 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Green water
Piraeus 1.4 km
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