{"id":24931,"date":"2020-05-15T15:34:51","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T12:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/uncategorized\/great-beaches-of-attica-to-take-a-comfortable-swim\/24931\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T02:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:03:36","slug":"great-beaches-of-attica-to-take-a-comfortable-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/attica\/great-beaches-of-attica-to-take-a-comfortable-swim\/24931\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Comfortable Beaches in Attica for Summer Swims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at the coast of Attica for long beaches to take a comfortable swim without being affected by the crowds, you will find that you have many good choices. Clear waters and golden sand await you and your family for a relaxed and pleasant one-day stay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Large beaches, even an hour away from the center of Athens, offer you what you need in the heat of the summer.<\/strong> In most cases, you also find parking very comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>So if you don&#8217;t want to choose a more deserted and remote beach, you can visit a more spacious and spread out beach and have a great time without feeling surrounded by lots of people. Here are four of the very good options you have.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Psatha beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most popular beaches of Attica will delight you. It is located under the dense pine forest of Mount Patera, in the Corinthian Gulf, and is ideal for families. It is about 1 hour from Athens, and as soon as you arrive, you will encounter clean, crystal clear waters and pebbles that sparkle under the Attic sun. Because it is <strong>long,<\/strong> it leaves no room for crowding; you will surely enjoy your dives, and it will become your hangout easily for all that it offers. Ideal beach for your Sunday stroll.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Charakas Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16031 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%CE%A7%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><strong>Harakas beach is huge and specifically one of the largest in Attica.<\/strong> It&#8217;s shallow, with sand and plenty of space. It is located on the border of the Municipalities of Lavrio and Keratea, 65 km from the center of Athens. It is undoubtedly a wonderful beach with enough peace, suitable for your first dives. The waters of Haraka are crystal clear, and the beach is endless for children to enjoy. In the summer, you will certainly go more than once or twice.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brexiza Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16030 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%CE%9C%CF%80%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%BE%CE%AF%CE%B6%CE%B1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a beach that has been awarded for the last 10 years with a Blue Flag. <strong>The<\/strong> long beach of Brexiza in Nea Makri is named after the archaeological site \u2013 a temple dedicated to the Egyptian Gods \u2013 and is an excellent choice for a quick visit with the children. Sandy and comfortable, it takes you on a journey to exotic places with the impressive palm trees that cool it with their shade. On the boardwalk by the beach, you can also walk or run with your bike.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Legraina Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16029 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/%CE%9B%CE%B5%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%B9%CE%BD%CE%AC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/>Heading towards Sounio and just before you reach the idyllic <strong>Temple of Poseidon<\/strong>, you will meet the equally idyllic beach of Legreina with the blue waters and the special landscape. It is an extremely spacious beach, in length and <strong>width,<\/strong> without crowds and facilities, with everything you need and the children to enjoy your swim, while keeping the necessary distances from the other swimmers<\/p>\n<p>Equip yourself with a good mood and get ready for a dip next to your house&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>External photography source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/gr\/holiday-apartment-in-psatha.el.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>www.booking.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read Also:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/attica\/kavo-skili-the-unknown-tropical-paradise-of-attica\/24123\/#.Xr6Lv2gzaUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kavo-Skili: The unknown tropical paradise of Attica<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at the coast of Attica for long beaches to take a comfortable swim without being affected by the crowds, you will find that you have many good choices. Clear waters and golden sand await you and your family for a relaxed and pleasant one-day stay. 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