Small getaways and one-day trips near Athens are all you need to relax and charge your batteries for the next few days. Especially when you don’t have a plan to spend many days on vacation. The beaches of the Corinthian Sea are definitely the ideal place to enjoy your swim whether you go for one-day or weekend.
In exploringgreece.tvwe have chosen and we present some of the most beautiful beaches of the Corinthian Sea
Vrachati Beach
It is like a small island and has a cosmopolitan sense and it is just next to Athens. Vrachati is the cosmopolitan corner of the Peloponnese located next to the sea, 12 km west of the city of Corinth, 93 km away from Athens, and about two hours through the new highway from Patras. You will easily reach and enjoy a swim in the 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.
Saranti Beach
Photo Source: Google Maps This beach is in the area of Keratea, in Attica and it is the ultimate getaway without any exaggeration.
On the upper side of the Corinthian Sea, there is a beach that doesn’t remind of anything of mainland Greece. It’s like you’ve taken a boat and been on an exotic island. Saranti beach is located where Viotia ends in the sea and is a pebbled beach with crystal clear and calm waters. The advance is that it is just an hour and a half away from Athens. The area also has cheap accommodation if you want to spend the night there.
See exactly where the beach is HERE.
Psatha Beach
Photo Source: Google Maps This beach is in the area of Keratea in Attica and it is the ultimate getaway without any exaggeration.
I’m sure you’ve heard of this particular beach. But have you been there? It is one of the beaches of Attica that has warm waters. It is about an hour far from the center of Athens and is enclosed in a pine forest that will offer you coolness and peace. It is a pebbled beach with crystal clear warm waters. One of its advances is the fact that it is quite a long beach so it is never fully been crowded no matter how many people are there. If you love clean and warm waters then you’ve found out where you will go for swimming.
See HERE on the map where Psatha is located.
Heraion Corinthia
Photo Source: Nefasdicere, CC BY 2.5
How would you like to swim overlooking an archeological site? And yet it is possible and just two hours away from Athens. Here you will see it with your own eyes. You will swim enjoying pictures taken from an old history book. The archaeological sites are a kilometer far away from the lake. A unique experience that is just an hour’s drive, 18 km outside Loutraki.
See how you get to Heraion HERE
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best beaches near Athens in the Corinthian Sea include Vrachati Beach (93 km away), Saranti Beach (1.5 hours away), Psatha Beach (1 hour away), and Heraion Corinthia (2 hours away). Each offers unique features such as crystal clear waters, pebbled shores, and convenient access from Athens for one-day trips or weekend getaways.
Vrachati Beach is located approximately 93 kilometers away from Athens, about 2 hours through the new highway from Patras, and just 12 km west of the city of Corinth. It is easily accessible and features crystal clear blue waters with thin pebble shores, making it ideal for a quick swimming getaway.
Yes, Saranti Beach is an excellent choice for a day trip from Athens as it is only about 1.5 hours away. Located in the Keratea area of Attica where Viotia meets the sea, it features crystal clear and calm pebbled waters. The area also offers cheap accommodation options if you prefer to spend the night.
Psatha Beach is popular because it features warm, crystal clear waters, is enclosed in a peaceful pine forest offering natural shade and coolness, and is approximately one hour from central Athens. Being a long beach, it rarely gets crowded despite the number of visitors, making it ideal for those seeking clean waters and a relaxing swimming experience.
Heraion Corinthia is unique because it offers the rare opportunity to swim while overlooking an archaeological site. Located just 2 hours from Athens and 18 km outside Loutraki, visitors can enjoy swimming with ancient historical sites visible from the beach, situated approximately one kilometer away in the lake, creating a truly unforgettable experience.
