Paralia Artemidas Beach, East Attica

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.

About this beach

Paralia Artemidas is oriented towards the south-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

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.

East Attica beach guides

• Meltemi options
• Family beaches
• Snorkeling
• Organized
• Sunset
• All beach guides →

Beach guides across Greece

• Compare beach conditions
• Meltemi wind options
• Family beaches
• Accessible (Seatrac)
• Beach camping

Nearby beaches oriented away from the Meltemi

• Charakas Sandy - Easy road access
• Paralia KAPE Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
• Paralia Schinia Sandy - Easy road access
• Erotospilia Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
• Paralia Altheas Sand & pebbles - Easy path
• Paralia Skales Altheas Pebbles - Easy path

Other beaches in East Attica

• Charakas Sandy - Easy road access
• Paralia KAPE Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
• Paralia Schinia Sandy - Easy road access
• Erotospilia Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
• Paralia Altheas Sand & pebbles - Easy path
• Paralia Skales Altheas Pebbles - Easy path
• Pounta Zeza Sandy - Easy road access
• Paralia Souniou Sandy - Easy road access