Summer in Athens means a quick swim just a few kilometers from the city center. Whether you stay in Koukaki or near Hilton, there are beaches you can enjoy without even needing a car! And if you have a car or prefer the KTEL buses, your options double.
🚌 🚌 🚌 BEACHES ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT 🚌 🚌 🚌
🏝 Alimos Beaches (Akty tou Iliou)
What to expect: Organized beach with beach bars (Bolivar Beach Club, Nalu), umbrellas, sunbeds, and live DJ events
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~50 minutes by public transport
• Access: Metro line M3 from Evangelismos (blue line towards Dimotiko Theatro) to Syntagma + Bus A2 from Syntagma towards Voula, stop 4th Kalamakiou
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~30 minutes by public transport
• Access: Bus A2 from Syngrou-Fix station towards Voula, stop 4th Kalamakiou
🏝 Flisvos (Palaio Faliro)
What to expect: Unorganized beach, free entrance, public toilets, showers, and some umbrellas
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~45 minutes by public transport
• Access: Bus 550 from Pinakothiki towards Palaio Faliro, stop Panteios + Bus B2 from Panteios to Agios Kosmas, stop Palmyra
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~25 minutes by public transport
• Access: Bus B2 from Syngrou-Fix station towards Agios Kosmas, stop Palmyra
🏝 Eden Beach
What to expect: Beach with free entrance, showers, public toilets, and paid sunbeds
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~50 minutes by public transport
• Access: Metro line M3 from Evangelismos (blue line towards Dimotiko Theatro) to Syntagma + Tram T6 towards Pikrodafni from Syntagma to Eden stop
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~25 minutes by public transport
• Access: Bus B2 from Syngrou-Fix station towards Agios Kosmas, stop Eden or Tram T6 towards Pikrodafni from Fix station to Eden stop
🏝 Vouliagmeni –Vouliagmeni Small Ports (Limanakia Vouliagmenis)
What to expect: Unorganized rocky spots where you sit on the rocks
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~75 minutes by public transport
• Access: Metro line M3 from Evangelismos (blue line towards Dimotiko Theatro) to Syntagma + Change at Syntagma to metro line M2 (red line towards Elliniko) to Argyroupoli + Bus 122 from Argyroupoli station towards Saronida, stops A’ Limanakia or B’ Limanakia
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~50 minutes by public transport
• Access: Metro line M2 from Syngrou-Fix (red line towards Elliniko) to Argyroupoli + Bus 122 from Argyroupoli station towards Saronida, stops A’ Limanakia or B’ Limanakia
🚗 🚗 🚗 Beaches Accessible by Car or KTEL Buses 🚗 🚗 🚗
🏝 Vouliagmeni Small Ports (Limanakia Vouliagmenis)
Highlight: Small coves with turquoise waters – ideal for those avoiding organized beaches, you sit on rocks
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~22 km (35 minutes by car)
• KTEL access: Bus 608, 622 from Evangelismos stop to Oikonomiko Panepistimio or 224 to Pedion Areos + KTEL from Pedion Areos towards Sounio to stops Prota Limanakia or Limanakia
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~21 km (32 minutes by car)
• KTEL access: KTEL from Syngrou-Fix towards Sounio to stops Prota Limanakia or Limanakia
🏝 Anavyssos
What to expect: Both organized and unorganized beaches with beach bars
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~41 km (58 minutes by car)
• KTEL access: Bus 608, 622 from Evangelismos stop to Oikonomiko Panepistimio or 224 to Pedion Areos + KTEL from Pedion Areos towards Sounio to second stop Agios Nikolaos or Palaia Fokaia for respective beaches
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~40 km (54 minutes by car)
• KTEL access: KTEL from Syngrou-Fix towards Sounio to second stop Agios Nikolaos or Palaia Fokaia for respective beaches
🏝 Marathon Beach
What to expect: Endless sandy beach, pine forest, and shallow waters – ideal for families or a full day excursion
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~50 km (60 minutes by car)
• Access: Metro line M3 from Megaro Mousikis (blue line towards Airport/Plakentias) to Nomismatokopio stop + KTEL from Nomismatokopio towards Marathon
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~53 km (65 minutes by car)
• Access: Metro line M2 from Syngrou-Fix (red line towards Anthoupoli) to Syntagma + Change at Syntagma to metro line M3 (blue line towards Airport/Plakentias) to Nomismatokopio stop + KTEL from Nomismatokopio towards Marathon
🏝 Zoumberi – Nea Makri
What to expect: Clean, shallow waters, free and organized options, playground, beach bars, and tavernas with tables on the sand. Ideal for families or a peaceful beach day
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~30 km (45 minutes by car)
• Access: Metro line M3 from Megaro Mousikis (blue line towards Airport/Plakentias) to Nomismatokopio stop + KTEL from Nomismatokopio towards Nea Makri
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~33 km (55 minutes by car)
• Access: Metro line M2 from Syngrou-Fix (red line towards Anthoupoli) to Syntagma + Change at Syntagma to metro line M3 (blue line towards Airport/Plakentias) to Nomismatokopio stop + KTEL from Nomismatokopio towards Nea Makri
🏝 Porto Rafti
What to expect: A popular destination for swimming and dining, with many beaches (Avlaki, Agia Marina, Erotospilia), beach bars, and tavernas. Perfect for a day trip combining sea and fun
From Hilton area
• Distance: ~35 km (45 minutes by car)
• Access: Metro line M3 from Megaro Mousikis (blue line towards Airport/Plakentias) to Nomismatokopio stop + KTEL from Nomismatokopio towards Porto Rafti
From Koukaki
• Distance: ~40 km (60 minutes by car)
• Access: Metro line M2 from Syngrou-Fix (red line towards Anthoupoli) to Syntagma + Change at Syntagma to metro line M3 (blue line towards Airport/Plakentias) to Nomismatokopio stop + KTEL from Nomismatokopio towards Porto Rafti
💡 Happy Tips:
• Bring a hat, water, and sunscreen!
• For a more comfortable experience, prefer weekdays or go early in the morning to find shade.
• Apps like Google Maps or Moovit can guide you live depending on your starting point.
• If you have a family, choose organized beaches with shallow waters like Alimos, Kavouri, or Schinias.
