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Paralia Edem Beach, Athens area
See practical info for Paralia Edem in Athens area, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The city beach with a paradise name
Edem beach lies in Palaio Faliro, on the Athens waterfront, and is one of the sandy shores closest to the city centre. Its name is said to come from the historic Edem restaurant of 1919, which lent its name to the neighbourhood, the shore and even the tram stop.
By local tradition the name Edem was chosen to evoke paradise, at a time when this coast was still countryside, away from the noise of Athens. In 1933 the restaurant moved into a building on the beach, modern for its day and reportedly designed by the architect Stamos Papadakis, and the little bay became a fixture of the Faliro seaside promenade.
The shore is sandy with shallow water, with seasonal cafes and natural shade in places from the trees along the waterfront. Getting there is easy, with a paved road reaching close to the beach, parking nearby and the tram stopping right by the coast.
- Region
- Athens area, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 37.91939, 23.69829
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Family friendly
About this beach
The shoreline at Paralia Edem faces south-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and easterly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Paralia Edem has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Paralia Edem has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade and parking nearby. It has a Seatrac assisted-access unit for accessibility — confirm it is in service before travelling.
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