Summer may be over but September is still an ideal month for swimming in the sea. The water is hot, the people are not too many and you feel that you are getting away for a while from the mess of everyday life. And the options close to Athens for a beautiful one-day trip are many. Whether inside Attica or just outside, on beaches closes to Athens you can enjoy crystal clear waters, natural shade, and a beautiful environment to relax.
We at exploringgreece.tvrecommend ten beaches close to Athens for the last dives of September. Just decide where you want to go...
Harakas Beach, Attica
A beach... with strong value. You will have fun both in summer and autumn on this beach of Attica. What is certain is that you will enjoy your swimming in an idyllic environment that you did not imagine that exists so close to Athens.
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Chonima Beach
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It is a small beach in Attica that will enjoy it. It is small and is located in eastern Attica, somewhere close to Keratea. A sandy beach and lots of shells but also a few trees if you are one of those who love the natural shade (we are)!
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Flabouro Beach
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Just 1.5 hours away from Athens you will swim on a small and not very well-known beach. It's perfect for you if you don't prefer the crowds and you like the coolest options. in this is your case, Flambouro is the right beach
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Mylokopi Beach
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Emerald waters and green pine forest to the sea. These are the first things you will see when you reach Mylokopi beach. Mylokopi beach is about 1 hour from Athens, essentially owned by the Municipality of Loutraki.
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Thymari Beach
Its characteristic is the clear and turquoise waters. It is in the southeast of Attica and just 1 hour from the center of Athens. You will find it after the beach taverns of Palea Fokaia and you will definitely enjoy your swim there.
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Mikra Strava Beach
The beach close to Athens Is not famous, organized, or cosmopolitan. And it's worth choosing for the last loose dives of the weekend.
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Tsiou Beach
Perhaps the beach of Attica with the strangest name. Tsiou Beach. It is only 45 minutes away from Athens, it is unexplored and only a few people have known and enjoyed swimming in its waters. It's a chance for you to do it this year.
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Vardaris Beach
Another relatively unknown beach close to Athens where you will enjoy quiet swimming. Vardaris is a small beach of Attica with very clear and blue waters that makes you feel that you are on a small island. And yet you're close to Athens.
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Lakazeza Beach
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If you prefer something harder to access but with high standards on what you see then you have to go to Lacazeza. It is also only an hour away from Athens. Ideal for staying and enjoying the sunset.
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Arvanitia Beach
One of the beaches close to Athens that you will love. It's Arvanitia in Nafplio. Ideal for a one-day trip or for a weekend. We left it last, but it is one of our favorites.
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