Alimos · Athens Riviera
We are the beach!
A popular Athenian destination for swimming and fun on the Alimos seaside — the nearest organized beach to the centre of Athens.
Welcome
Your day by the sea, minutes from Athens
Akti tou Iliou is a popular Athenian destination for swimming and fun. Set on the Alimos seaside of the Athens Riviera, it is the nearest organized beach to the centre of Athens — easily reached by tram, bus or car, with ample parking on site.
On the white sand and gravel beach, surrounded by palms, shade trees and green spaces, you can relax on comfortable shaded sunbeds and swim in the clear blue waters of the Alimos coastline.
Everything in one place
Facilities & amenities
From your morning swim to a night out, everything you need for a full day at the beach is here.
- Locker rooms
- Showers & restrooms
- Volleyball courts
- Beach bars
- Cafés & restaurants
- Nightclubs & event venues
- Water park
- Canoe & pedal-boat rentals
- Summer goods store
Here for you
Services & safety
Our team works non-stop so every visitor is guaranteed a worry-free experience.
First Aid
Cleaning & Sanitation
Lifeguards
WC & Showers
Security
LockersA glimpse
Life at the beach
Sun, sea and good times on the Athens Riviera.
Good to know
Opening & access
- Season
- May to October
- Hours
- Monday–Sunday, 08:00–20:00
- Getting here
- Alimos seaside — by tram, bus or car
Admission
Entrance & sunbeds
Simple pricing, all season long. Children under 5 enter free.
Weekdays
- General admission€10
- Children (5–12)€4
- Children under 5Free
- Seniors (65+)€4
- Sunbed rental€6
Weekends & holidays
- General admission€12
- Children (5–12)€5
- Children under 5Free
- Seniors (65+)€5
- Sunbed rental€8
Prices are indicative and may change. Reserve your sunbed online for a guaranteed spot.
Book a sunbedFood & Beverage
Eat, drink & celebrate by the sea
Home to some of Athens’ leading seaside destinations — beach bars, all-day cafés, restaurants and event venues.
Akanthus
An idyllic setting for all-day fun — from morning coffee to the next dawn.
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Ble Azure & Pavillon
The ultimate place for the most important moments of your life, with a spectacular sea view.
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Bolivar
An exotic environment and a menu of Mediterranean flavours prepared fresh, from scratch, daily.
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Macaw Beach Bar
Feel like you’ve stepped onto an exotic island, just minutes from the centre of Athens.
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Nalu Café
An all-day café-restaurant by the sea of Alimos — stylish, relaxed and effortless.
DiscoverReady for the beach?
Reserve your sunbed online and skip the queue. See you by the sea!
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