CalmBeach Greece
Beaches in Piraeus area usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Piraeus area are often bays oriented away from it. These 3 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Votsalakia
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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…
- Krakaris Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Plaz Kalampaka Pebbles - Easy road access
Which beaches in Piraeus area may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.