Often you want to take a one-day trip to swim near your house but you feel like you’ve gone a little further. To make a trip out of Attica but close enough to allow you to be at home the same night.. And yet you can do it a lot easier than you can imagine. All you need to do is to be organized so you know where you’re going and have everything you need with you. So even if you don’t find a shop open or want to go to a more private beach, not to be hard. The one-day trip out of Attica is not such a difficult affair and it is more likely that you will have a very good time.
So get your things ready, put the necessaries in the trunk… And you’re gone!
Punta Achaia
With the improvement of the road network, the beaches of Achaia are now much closer to Attica which means that you can more easily arrange a one-day trip for swimming. Punta Beach is one of the very good choices you can make and have a great time. Because it is one of the best if not the best beach of Corinthian. Apart from the crystal clear waters and the green background it offers you, this beach also has a very beautiful view. It’s also big enough so you don’t have to worry about overcrowding. The beach is in some places organized but remains calm.
See how to get to Punta Beach HERE
Saranti Beach
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We are transported to the upper side of Corinthian where is just as beautiful. Sarantis beach reminds you more of an island than mainland Greece. This particular beach you will find there where Viotia ends up in the sea. It is a beautiful pebbled beach with crystal clear and calm waters. The most important thing is that you will find it just an hour and a half away from Athens. The area also has affordable accommodation in case you want to spend the night there.
See exactly where the beach is HERE.
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Siderona of Corinth
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If you’ve never been to that beach, then you’re definitely missing. What are you missing? An idyllic green environment, clear waters, quietness, and the opportunity to swim until the sun goes down. Siderona is a small and not well-known beach where you will happen if you go too early to swim even on your own. It is a pebbled beach next to Athens and closes to the most famous beach In Almyri. In fact, the beach is separated by just a few trees that end up in the sea. This one-day trip is sure you will like to do it again
See how to get to Siderona Beach HERE
Vrachati Beach
The ideal beach for swimming out of Attica which however seems to be so close. It’s Vrahati or else the cosmopolitan corner of the Peloponnese which is only 12 kilometers west of Corinth and 93 kilometers away from Athens. You’ll need less than two hours driving from the new highway from Patras. Before you know it – you’ll enjoy your swim in crystal clear blue waters. The beach of Vrachati has thin pebble as sand, but it is not sandy.
See exactly where the beach is HERE.
The beautiful beaches near Athens that are not in Attica have many to offer, as long as you feel like discovering them…
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best one-day swimming destinations from Athens outside Attica include Punta Beach in Achaia, Saranti Beach in Viotia, Siderona Beach in Corinth, and Vrachati Beach near Corinth. All of these beaches are within 1.5 to 2 hours drive from Athens, making them perfect for a same-day return trip with crystal clear waters and peaceful atmospheres.
Saranti Beach is located in the upper Corinthian area where Viotia meets the sea, approximately one and a half hours away from Athens. It's a beautiful pebbled beach with calm, crystal clear waters that resembles an island rather than mainland Greece, making it an ideal choice for a one-day swimming trip.
Siderona Beach is a small, lesser-known pebbled beach in Corinth that rarely gets overcrowded. It offers an idyllic green environment, clear waters, and quiet surroundings, making it perfect for a peaceful swim. You may even find yourself swimming alone if you arrive early, and you can enjoy swimming until sunset.
Vrachati Beach is located 93 kilometers from Athens (about 12 kilometers west of Corinth) and takes less than two hours to reach via the Patras highway. It features thin pebble shores, crystal clear blue waters, and is known as a cosmopolitan corner of the Peloponnese, offering an ideal swimming experience close to Athens.
For a successful one-day swimming trip out of Attica, you should be well-organized and know your destination in advance. Pack all necessary items in your car trunk, as you may not find shops open or may prefer to visit more private beaches. Being prepared ensures you'll have a great time and can return home the same night without any inconvenience.
