A' Plaz Voulas at a glance
A' Plaz (or "Akti Voulas") sits in Voula, at the heart of the Athens Riviera, about 16 km south of the centre. It's one of the big, long-established organised beaches of Attica and has held a Blue Flag every year since 2002 — more than 20 seasons in a row.
What makes it ideal for visitors to Athens is the combination: fine sand both on the shore and underfoot in the water, shallow, clean water over a wide stretch (perfect for children), full facilities — and the "Asklipiio Voulas" tram terminus a 2–3 minute walk from the entrance.
A' Plaz Voulas — scenes from the beach
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🏆 Blue Flag
Every year since 2002 — clean, crystal-clear water.
🕘 09:00–19:00
Paid opening hours. After 19:00 entry is free.
👶 Shallow water
Fine sand and shallow water over a wide area — ideal for kids.
🚊 2–3 minutes
From the "Asklipiio Voulas" tram terminus to the entrance.
How shallow is it? The family beach
If you're travelling with children, this is probably the most useful line in the article: the seabed at A' Plaz is sandy, with no rocks or stones, and the water deepens very gradually. You can wade several metres out and it stays shallow — kids play safely and parents relax. Add the lifeguards who watch the beach every day through summer, and it's one of the most family-friendly choices on the Riviera.
The sand is fine everywhere, both on the shore and in the water. Voula's water is tested regularly under the Blue Flag programme, which the beach has held without a break for more than twenty years.
See the beach on video
Before you decide, take a look — three videos showing the Voula coastline from above, the organised beach, and what a swim there is actually like.
Athens Riviera: the Voula coastline
Voula's seafront from above
A look inside A' Plaz Voulas
A short clip from the organised beach
A beach day at Plaz Voulas
The beach through a family vlog
Entry prices (summer 2026)
The prices below are the ones officially published for summer 2026 (ERT/LiFO report, June 2026). The entry ticket does not include a front-row umbrella-and-sunbed set, which is charged separately.
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult entry — weekdays | €8.50 |
| Adult entry — weekends & holidays | €10.00 |
| Young children | Free entry* |
| Children / seniors / unemployed | Reduced ticket* |
| Umbrella + 2 sunbeds, front row | €50–70 depending on the section |
| Entry after 19:00 | Free |
* According to the ERT report, most organised beaches in Attica offer discounts for children, seniors and the unemployed, while young children usually enter free. The exact age limit for free entry isn't officially published — ask at the ticket desk when you arrive.
⛱️ Where to sit: umbrellas, sunbeds and a towel on the sand
The beach has aluminium and wooden sunbeds and umbrellas in several rows along the shore. Two separate operators (sections) rent out the organised spots:
- Front row (right by the water): umbrella + 2 sunbeds from €50–60 in one section and €60–70 in the other (2026 prices, ERT). It's the premium option — the back rows cost less, so ask on the spot.
- Free on the sand: your entry ticket gets you onto the beach — you can simply lay out your towel or mat on the sand, as plenty of locals do, with no extra charge for a sunbed.
- Shade: if you skip the umbrella, bring a small straw beach parasol or go early/late — at midday the sand gets scorching.
💡 Smart tip: swim after 19:00
Go late afternoon and, after 19:00, entry is completely free. In July and August the light holds until around 20:30 — a sunset swim on the Riviera without paying for a ticket is one of the best "hidden" experiences in Athens.
🧺 Towels: what to know (important!)
Bring your own beach towel
The beach has no official towel rental — nothing in our research points to one. So plan ahead:
- Bring your own beach towel. The white bath towels in the apartment are for the shower at home only — please don't take them to the beach; sand and salt ruin them.
- If you didn't bring one, there are shops inside the beach selling beach gear where you can pick up a towel, swimwear, sunscreen and anything you forgot.
- You'll also find beach towels very cheaply in the shops around Victoria before you set off.
What's inside the beach
A' Plaz is fully organised — you can spend a whole day there without needing to leave at all:
⛱️ Umbrellas & sunbeds
Aluminium and wooden sunbeds with umbrellas. The front row is charged separately (a set for 2 people).
🛟 Lifeguards & doctor
A lifeguard team every day in summer, with a doctor and nursing staff on site.
🚿 Showers & changing rooms
Showers, changing rooms and toilets — no need to head home wet.
🍦 Food & drink
Beach bars, ice cream, a meze tavern, a grill house, a Mediterranean restaurant and fast food.
🛍️ Shops
Beach gear, swimwear, clothing and jewellery — whatever you forgot, you'll find it here.
🏐 Sport
Beach volleyball, football and tennis courts within the grounds.
♿ Accessibility
An entrance ramp and a wooden deck running the full length of the beach for wheelchairs.
🎉 Events
In summer it hosts concerts, volleyball tournaments, a kids' camp and themed parties.
🍽️ Food and drink at the beach — where to eat and what to drink
You don't need to lug a cool box: inside the beach, according to the official guide of the Municipality of Vari–Voula–Vouliagmeni, you'll find all of the following:
🐟 Meze tavern
For the classic Greek scene: mezes and ouzo with a sea view — perfect at lunchtime.
🥩 Grill house
Souvlaki and grills — the cheapest, most filling option for families.
🍝 Mediterranean cuisine
A proper restaurant right on the sand — see the laid table in our slider. Great for a more "special" meal.
🍔 Fast food & 🍦 ice cream
Quick fixes for the kids — and ice cream for the hottest hours.
🍹 Beach bars
Coffee in the morning, juices and smoothies at midday, cocktails in the afternoon — without leaving your sunbed.
🎪 Event spaces
In summer they host concerts and themed parties — ask what's on during your stay.
There's no official price list online, so we won't quote prices we can't confirm — but the general rule for the Riviera's organised beaches applies: beach-bar prices are noticeably higher than a normal café in town.
💶 Tip to avoid paying over the odds
- Water: grab a bottle or two from the Victoria supermarket (€0.50 instead of many times that on the beach).
- Snacks: a bakery on Ioulianou sorts out your snack before you set off.
- Card or cash: the shops take cards, but a little cash always helps.
- The food at the beach restaurant on the sand is worth it at least once, though — see the photo in the slider!
🗓️ How to plan your day — Kathy's schedule
Here's how we'd put together a perfect day at A' Plaz, making the most of everything it offers:
| Time | What you do |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Coffee and cheese pie from a bakery on Ioulianou — start off cool, before the heat. |
| 08:15 | Metro from Victoria → Syntagma, then tram to Voula. The ride along the sea is part of the experience. |
| 09:45 | Arrive almost at opening — cheaper weekday ticket (€8.50) and your pick of spots. |
| 10:00–13:00 | Swim in the shallows, play with the kids, sunbathe. Stay hydrated from the beach bar. |
| 13:30 | Lunch at the meze tavern or the grill house — or a more formal table at the restaurant on the sand. |
| 15:00–17:00 | Relax in the shade, beach volley or tennis on the beach courts for the more active. |
| 17:00–19:00 | The best swim of the day — the sun softens, the crowds thin out. |
| 19:30 | Ice cream, a shower, and the tram back — or stay for the sunset (after 19:00 there's no charge to remain). |
How to get there from Ioulianou 50 — step by step
The route is simple and completely tourist-friendly: metro to Syntagma → tram to the last stop → a 2–3 minute walk. Reckon on around 1 hour and 20–30 minutes from the apartment door to the sand. All three stages follow below, each with its own map.
Step 1 — From Ioulianou 50 to Victoria metro (3–4 minute walk)
Leaving the building, Victoria Square and the metro station are a 3–4 minute walk. Victoria station is served by Line 1 (green).
🗺️ Map 1: Ioulianou 50 → Victoria metro
A short 3–4 minute walk to the Line 1 station.
Step 2 — By metro to Syntagma and change to the tram
From Victoria take Line 1 towards Piraeus and get off at Omonia (one stop). There, change to Line 2 (red) towards Elliniko and get off at Syntagma (also one stop). Total: about 10 minutes.
Exit the metro towards Amalias Avenue / the National Garden: the "Syntagma" tram terminus is right there, in front of the National Garden — you won't have any trouble finding it.
🗺️ Map 2: Victoria metro → Omonia → Syntagma → tram terminus
The metro route (dashed line) and the tram terminus on Amalias Avenue.
Step 3 — By tram to "Asklipiio Voulas" (the terminus)
From the "Syntagma" terminus take the Line T6 tram to the "Pikrodafni" terminus. There, change to Line T7 towards "Asklipiio Voulas" and stay on to the end — no need to count stops, "Asklipiio Voulas" is the last one. The tram runs right along the sea, through Faliro and Glyfada — the ride is a little sightseeing trip in itself. Allow around 60–70 minutes from Syntagma, including the change.
Step 4 — From the tram to the beach entrance (2–3 minutes)
And here's the best part of the whole plan: the tram terminus is right across from A' Plaz. You step off, walk 150–200 metres towards the sea along Poseidonos Avenue, and the beach entrance is right in front of you. Impossible to miss.
🗺️ Map 3: "Asklipiio Voulas" tram stop → A' Plaz entrance
The tram terminus is right by the beach — a 2–3 minute walk.
🎫 Tickets for the metro and tram
The metro and tram run on a single OASA fare. You must have a validated ticket before boarding the tram — you validate it at the machines on the platforms.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Single 90-minute ticket (metro + tram, with transfers) | €1.20 |
| Day pass (24 hours) | €4.10 |
| 5-day | €8.20 |
| Children under 6 | Free |
- Where to get them: from the automatic machines at Victoria station (they have an English menu). There are machines at the tram stops too.
- Transfers: the 90-minute ticket covers all your transfers (metro → tram T6 → tram T7), as long as each boarding happens within 90 minutes of your first validation.
- Contactless payment: since January 2025 you can also pay directly with a bank card or phone (tap2ride) at the validators — no paper ticket needed at all.
- Return: for a there-and-back trip on the same day you'll need two 90-minute tickets (€2.40 total per person).
What to pack — checklist
- Beach towel — not provided at the beach (and not the white ones from the apartment 🙏).
- Sunscreen and a hat — the Saronic sun doesn't mess about, especially 12:00–16:00.
- Water and snacks — so you're not paying beach-bar prices for everything.
- Cash and card — for entry, sunbeds and drinks.
- Beach toys for the kids — the shallow water is their natural habitat. Otherwise, the beach shops have them.
- Power bank — between photos, maps and videos, the battery drains fast.
When to go
- Weekday mornings (09:00–11:00) — the quietest option, and the cheaper ticket (€8.50).
- Weekends — busy and pricier entry (€10). If you can, go on a weekday instead.
- Afternoon after 19:00 — free entry and gorgeous light for a sunset swim.
- Season: the beach only runs as an organised one in the summer months. Off-season, beach access is free but there are no facilities.
🌊 If you fancy something different — alternatives near A' Plaz
The area around the tram terminus has other options too, all listed in the Municipality's official guide:
- Voula's small free beaches: along the coast from Asklipiio to the Town Hall there are small free beaches with sand or pebbles. They're not organised (bring an umbrella and water), but they're ideal for a quick dip without a ticket — and lovely at sunset.
- Akti Vouliagmenis: the Riviera's most popular beach (entry €10 weekdays / €15 weekends in 2026, open 08:00–20:00). It has free WiFi, a playground, five courts, and is the only organised beach in Attica with a special accessibility ramp into the sea. Get there on the 122 bus from Elliniko or by taxi from Voula.
- Megalo Kavouri: a free 900-metre sandy beach with very shallow water and a little islet you can reach by wading through the sea. From the tram terminus, carry on with the 117 bus.
- Lake Vouliagmeni: for a completely different experience — a warm thermal-spring lake at 21–29°C all year round, a Natura 2000 site. Complete with "Dr Fish" that give you a natural pedicure!
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes — one of the best in Attica for it. A sandy seabed with no stones, very shallow water over a wide area, lifeguards, a doctor on site and children's activities in summer.
Do they hand out towels at the beach?
No, there's no sign of any towel rental. Bring your own beach towel or buy one from the beach-gear shops inside.
Do I have to rent a sunbed?
No. With your entry ticket you can lay your towel on the sand. The organised spots (umbrella + sunbeds) are charged separately — €50–70 for a set of 2 in the front row, cheaper in the back rows.
Is there food inside the beach?
Yes, fully covered: a meze tavern, a grill house, a Mediterranean restaurant, fast food, ice cream and beach bars. No need to leave the beach all day.
Do I need a separate ticket for the tram?
No. The single 90-minute ticket (€1.20) covers metro and tram together, with all transfers inside the time limit. Children under 6 travel free.
How long does the whole trip take?
About 1 hour and 20–30 minutes from Ioulianou 50: a 3–4 minute walk to Victoria, ~10 minutes on the metro to Syntagma, 60–70 minutes on the tram (with the change at Pikrodafni) and a 2–3 minute walk to the entrance.
Is there an alternative route?
Yes: metro Line 2 to "Elliniko" and from there the 122 bus along the coast road to Voula. It's usually a bit quicker, but the tram ride by the sea is far prettier — and the tram terminus drops you right at the beach.
How much does a day at the beach cost in total?
As a rough guide for one adult on a weekday: €2.40 transport + €8.50 entry = €10.90, plus whatever you spend. After 19:00, just €2.40 in total!
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— Kathy
