Beach resort
Varkiza Resort
Varkiza · Athens · Greece
A big, lively beach complex with several bars and restaurants, water sports hire and a buzzing atmosphere from morning to night.
A big, lively beach complex with several bars and restaurants, water sports hire and a buzzing atmosphere from morning to night. Varkiza is a seaside town at the southern end of the Athens Riviera, with a long sandy bay and the coastal road on to Sounion. Many organised beaches charge for entry or sunbeds in summer, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to October.
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