What is the water and sand quality of the Votsalakia beach?

Votsalakia beach has a golden sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is blue-green. 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 Votsalakia beach?

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

Is the Votsalakia beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Votsalakia beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Votsalakia beach 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 sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Votsalakia 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 Votsalakia beach?

The bar is located right on the Votsalakia beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.CHARLOTTE - cafe · bistro · wine bar is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Votsalakia beach?

There are 8459 places to stay in the Votsalakia beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Votsalakia beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=96242&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=95480&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coral Hotel Athens</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=190325&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Poseidon Athens Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1909442&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Garden House with Patio</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2228790&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pasalimani Long Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4021442&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">2as Merarchias 21, 5th Floor</a></li></ul>

How far is the Votsalakia beach from parking?

The Votsalakia 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 Votsalakia beach?

There are 4 attractions near Votsalakia beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are View Point located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Votsalakia beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Votsalakia 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Votsalakia 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.

Photo of Votsalakia beach with black sand & pebble surface

Photo of Votsalakia beach with green water surface

Photo of Votsalakia beach with straight shore

Photo of Votsalakia beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Votsalakia beach and the settlement

Votsalakia beach

Piraeus, Greece

5.9

#223 out of 409 in Attica 16

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Black sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Piraeus • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Παιδότοπος - Καφέ Αγγελόσπιτο

3.7km

Playground Paramythoúpolē

7.5km

Playground LOLLIPOP

8km

Playground Παιδική χαρά Κυνοσούρας

8.7km

Playground Evryalis Park

9.6km

Park Trocadero Park

2.8km

Park Stavros Niarchos Park

3.2km

Park Andreas Papandreou Park

4km

Park Πλατεία Διαμάντως Κουμπάκη (Σπάθα)

5km

Park Πάρκο Ασυρμάτου

5.6km

Park Grove Egaleo Baroutadiko

6.8km

Park Pani Hill

6.9km

Park Monastiraki Square

7.5km

Park Syntagma Square

8.1km

Bar CHARLOTTE - cafe · bistro · wine bar

9 - Excellent 330m

Bar Okio

9 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Paranka

8.2 - Very good 360m

Bar Birra Birra

8.8 - Excellent 440m

Bar Moby All Day Bar

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Restaurant Salty

8.6 - Excellent 480m

Cafe PASAPORTO

9 - Excellent 490m

Cafe Katafygio

8.8 - Excellent 500m

Restaurant JB Real Estate Development S.A.

500m

Supermarket Masoutis

2.9km

Supermarket Lidl

3.3km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

3.4km

Supermarket Σκλαβενίτης

3.7km

Supermarket Lidl

3.7km

Supermarket ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ

3.8km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

3.9km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

4km

Supermarket SKLAVENITIS

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Επιγραφή PIRAEUS

10 - Exceptional 100m

Tourist Attraction View Point

10 - Exceptional 150m

Tourist Attraction Πλατεία Αλεξάνδρας / Δήμος Πειραιά

10 - Exceptional 190m

Tourist Attraction Monument to the Pontic Greek Genocide

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Ancient Athenian naval base

10 - Exceptional 320m

Tourist Attraction Piraeus Viewpoint for Sunset

9.4 - Excellent 450m

Tourist Attraction Pasalimani

9.4 - Excellent 570m

Museum Hellenic Maritime Museum

640m

Museum Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

780m

Amusement Park Flisvos Park

2.8km

Amusement Park Allou! Fun Park

4.4km

Amusement Center Little Land - Kids Play

4.6km

Performing Arts Theater Odeon of Herodes Atticus

7km

Stadium Panathenaic Stadium

8.1km

Historical Landmark The Clock of Piraeus

580m

Historical Landmark Acropolis of Athens

7.2km

Historical Landmark Parthenon

7.2km

Historical Landmark Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)

7.4km

Historical Landmark Πλατεία Παναγιώτη Μακρή

9.6km

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About

Votsalakia beach is located on the Saronic Gulf (part of Aegean Sea) and it is in the 223th place out of 409 beaches in the Attica region 8.4 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of Piraeus settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Piraeus • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Παιδότοπος - Καφέ Αγγελόσπιτο

3.7km

Playground Paramythoúpolē

7.5km

Playground LOLLIPOP

8km

Playground Παιδική χαρά Κυνοσούρας

8.7km

Playground Evryalis Park

9.6km

Park Trocadero Park

2.8km

Park Stavros Niarchos Park

3.2km

Park Andreas Papandreou Park

4km

Park Πλατεία Διαμάντως Κουμπάκη (Σπάθα)

5km

Park Πάρκο Ασυρμάτου

5.6km

Park Grove Egaleo Baroutadiko

6.8km

Park Pani Hill

6.9km

Park Monastiraki Square

7.5km

Park Syntagma Square

8.1km

Bar CHARLOTTE - cafe · bistro · wine bar

9 - Excellent 330m

Bar Okio

9 - Excellent 350m

Restaurant Paranka

8.2 - Very good 360m

Bar Birra Birra

8.8 - Excellent 440m

Bar Moby All Day Bar

8.8 - Excellent 450m

Restaurant Salty

8.6 - Excellent 480m

Cafe PASAPORTO

9 - Excellent 490m

Cafe Katafygio

8.8 - Excellent 500m

Restaurant JB Real Estate Development S.A.

500m

Supermarket Masoutis

2.9km

Supermarket Lidl

3.3km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

3.4km

Supermarket Σκλαβενίτης

3.7km

Supermarket Lidl

3.7km

Supermarket ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ

3.8km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

3.9km

Supermarket ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος

4km

Supermarket SKLAVENITIS

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Επιγραφή PIRAEUS

10 - Exceptional 100m

Tourist Attraction View Point

10 - Exceptional 150m

Tourist Attraction Πλατεία Αλεξάνδρας / Δήμος Πειραιά

10 - Exceptional 190m

Tourist Attraction Monument to the Pontic Greek Genocide

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Ancient Athenian naval base

10 - Exceptional 320m

Tourist Attraction Piraeus Viewpoint for Sunset

9.4 - Excellent 450m

Tourist Attraction Pasalimani

9.4 - Excellent 570m

Museum Hellenic Maritime Museum

640m

Museum Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

780m

Amusement Park Flisvos Park

2.8km

Amusement Park Allou! Fun Park

4.4km

Amusement Center Little Land - Kids Play

4.6km

Performing Arts Theater Odeon of Herodes Atticus

7km

Stadium Panathenaic Stadium

8.1km

Historical Landmark The Clock of Piraeus

580m

Historical Landmark Acropolis of Athens

7.2km

Historical Landmark Parthenon

7.2km

Historical Landmark Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora)

7.4km

Historical Landmark Πλατεία Παναγιώτη Μακρή

9.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

420m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Pasalimani Long Beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Piraeus • 810m from center

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910m from the beach

7.2 Good

2as Merarchias 21, 5th Floor

Entire Apartment

Athens • 470m from center

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970m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Piraeus Cozy

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Piraeus • 430m from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Lucys Port

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Piraeus • 1.2km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Adelais

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Piraeus • 660m from center

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1.3km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Anita Hotel

Hotel

Athens • 330m from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel

Hotel

Athens • 320m from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Queens Leriotis Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Piraeus • 2.2km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Coral Hotel Athens

Hotel

Athens • 4.4km from center

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Outstanding One Bedroom Flisvos Apartment

4.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Outstanding One Bedroom Flisvos Apartment

Entire Apartment

Athens • 5km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Garden House with Patio

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Piraeus • 5.2km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Poseidon Athens Hotel

Hotel

Athens • 5.5km from center

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Area

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Localities

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Piraeus • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Athens • 8.4km

Transport

Airport

HEW • 8.7km

Bus Station

Ypourgeio • 760m

Train Station

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5.9 Pleasant

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5.9 Pleasant

Zofia Kowalska

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Although it may not boast luxury amenities, the beach is still a charming destination. The atmosphere is lively with plenty of residents lounging and taking dips in the water. It's a perfect spot to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Additionally, the surrounding area is picturesque and offers a variety of local eateries to explore during a leisurely stroll.

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Jaxon Kozlowski

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach may be petite in size, but it's conveniently accessible from the heart of the city.

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Milo Karamanlis.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

Although reaching the beach from the city center is a breeze, it is a serene spot to unwind or indulge in some fancy cafes that provide a breathtaking view of the sea. However, in my personal opinion, the beach doesn't quite live up to its reputation of being picturesque. In fact, the water was quite murky yesterday, littered with seaweed, debris, and other unwanted objects. Additionally, the water was frigid, making it less than ideal for a refreshing swim.

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JASPER RENWICK

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city within minutes and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the beach. The picturesque scenery is sure to delight your senses and soothe your soul. It's the perfect place to unwind, catch up on some reading, and take a refreshing swim. It's like a hidden gateway that allows you to leave your worries behind. This is definitely a destination that you don't want to miss!

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Karina Kuznetsova

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

From my perspective, Piraeus has two exceptional spots, and this beach is undoubtedly one of them. It's a serene haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with breathtaking vistas of the sea.