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Beaches in West Attica usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in West Attica are often bays oriented away from it. These 4 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Akrogiali
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
A natural shore with tamarisks — Part of the Porto Germeno/Aigosthena coastline — a mix of sand and small pebbles, with tamarisk shade and no sunbeds (free, natural, low-key), in the…
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Prosili
Pebbles - Easy road access
The pebble cove at the edge of Aigosthena bay — Prosili lies at the northern end of Aigosthena bay, near Porto Germeno in West Attica. It is a small beach of pebbles with rocky edges, facing…
- Paralia Kinetas Pebbles - Easy road access
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Psatha
Pebbles - Easy road access
The long Corinthian Gulf shore below Kithairon — Psatha stretches along the western coast of Attica, on the Corinthian Gulf, west of Vilia and at the foot of Mount Kithairon. It is one of the…
Which beaches in West Attica 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.