Spotlight on Varkiza Beach

The renewed beach park Varkiza Resort Yabanaki Beach is located on the beautiful central beach of Varkiza.

It consitutes actually the one and only beach park in Athens!

At Varkiza Resort apart from relaxation and the wide range of gastronomic options you will also find many activities such as: beach tennis, beach volley, free aqua aerobic and fitness events, water sports, windsurf, water ski to have a great time.

Varkiza is a suburb of greater Athens forming part of the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in southern Attica of the Megalo Daktylo (Large Finger). It lies approximately 2 km south of Vari, 22 km S of Athens city center, SW of the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and the Attiki Odos NW of Cape Sounio, and south of the Hymettus Ring. The locality is linked with Poseidonos Avenue, just east of Vouliagmeni.

The quiet streets, the fresh sea air mixed with the scent of local pine trees and of course the sea gives you a sensational island feeling.

Varkiza which has one of the best and cleanest public beaches within striking distance of Athens and a fishing port and fish market. Like the rest of the coast, it is a town of apartment buildings, mostly modern, and lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and bakeries.

The sandy beach is pretty far from the city centre but you are guaranteed a pleasant trip. It is one of the less crowded beaches with all the beach facilities like volley courts, snack bars and a play area for the children. The beach is easily reachable by bus, directly from the town centre.

The town of Varkiza is one of the most popular areas in the southern suburbs, quite lively during the summer season. It is extremely developed with plenty of cafes and nice restaurants lying around the coast. The biggest part of Varkiza includes beautiful complexes and newly built villas with a terrific view to the sea. It is a nice trip for most of the Athenians, especially during the weekends.