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Paralia Artemidas Beach, East Attica
See practical info for Paralia Artemidas in East Attica, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The shore of the ancient temple of Artemis
Artemida beach stretches for a great length along the eastern coast of Attica, in front of the town older Athenians still call Loutsa. The settlement was officially renamed Artemida in 1981, while the old name is said to derive from an Arvanite word for a wet, marshy place, a memory of the wetlands that once reached the shore.
The new name is no accident: right on the beach survive the foundations of the temple of Artemis Tauropolos, a Doric temple of the classical period, on the site of the ancient deme of Halai Araphenides. According to the tradition recorded by Euripides in Iphigenia in Tauris, the sanctuary was founded by Orestes, who brought the goddess's wooden statue from Tauris, and the Tauropolia festival with its night-time processions was held here.
Access is by paved road and there is parking. The shore has fine and coarser sand, with organized sections offering sunbeds and umbrellas, a beach bar and cafes, while showers, WC and lifeguard cover operate seasonally. Natural shade is limited, so an umbrella is needed.
- Region
- East Attica, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 37.98151, 24.0109
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Family friendly
About this beach
Paralia Artemidas is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
Paralia Artemidas is oriented towards the south-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds.
Paralia Artemidas has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Paralia Artemidas has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.
Good to know
Does Paralia Artemidas beach get windy?
Paralia Artemidas is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Paralia Artemidas beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Paralia Artemidas beach like?
A sandy beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Paralia Artemidas beach have?
It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.
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