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Paralia Skales Altheas Beach, East Attica

See practical info for Paralia Skales Altheas in East Attica, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The little steps down to a turquoise cove

Skales Altheas lies in the small settlement of Althea at Agia Marina, on the Athens to Sounio coastal road in Attica, around its 35th kilometre. The spot owes its name to the little steps leading down from the road to the shore, which is why many know it simply as 'Skalakia', the little steps.

It is a small cove of pebbles and rock slabs squeezed between low rocks on the Saronic coast. Its waters are often mentioned in the Athenian press for a turquoise colour said to recall the Ionian islands rather than Attica, while the wider settlement of Agia Marina takes its name from the chapel of Agia Marina near the shore.

The beach is free, without full organization: access is a short descent on foot from the road, where cars park along the roadside. The terrain is rocks and pebbles with natural shade in places, and the water gets deep fairly quickly. Cafes and tavernas are reported in the surrounding area of Agia Marina.

Region
East Attica, Greece
Beach type
Pebbles
Access
Easy path
Coordinates
37.8057, 23.85186

About this beach

Paralia Skales Altheas usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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.

The bay at Paralia Skales Altheas opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Paralia Skales Altheas has pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Paralia Skales Altheas has natural shade and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Paralia Skales Altheas beach get windy?

Paralia Skales Altheas usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Skales Altheas beach?

Access is easy path. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Paralia Skales Altheas beach like?

A pebbles beach with deep water.

What facilities does Paralia Skales Altheas beach have?

It has parking nearby.

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