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Votsalakia Beach, Piraeus area
See practical info for Votsalakia in Piraeus area, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The city beach, beside the port
An urban beach ~1 km from Piraeus port, just past Mikrolimano, below Kastella. The name means "little pebbles" — ~600 m of sand and pebbles (rockier on one side).
Partly organized (a beach bar’s sunbeds, changing cabins, WCs, a beach-volley court), the rest free, with many cafés/restaurants nearby — the most convenient swim right in the city.
- Region
- Piraeus area, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 37.93534, 23.65506
- Organized beach
- Beach bar
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Snorkeling
About this beach
Votsalakia 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.
Votsalakia is oriented towards the south, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Votsalakia has sand and pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.
For amenities, Votsalakia has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.
Good to know
Does Votsalakia beach get windy?
Votsalakia 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 Votsalakia beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Votsalakia beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with deep water.
What facilities does Votsalakia beach have?
It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.
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