Beach near Porto Rafti

The Area

Porto Rafti is one of Athens's loveliest coastal towns — a string of bays, a pretty harbor full of swans and fishing boats, and a forest in the hills behind. From Mavie Bee, the sea is 5 minutes downhill, the pine woods 10 minutes uphill.

Beaches nearby

Agia Marina

Agia Marina

The big pebble beach of Porto Rafti, 7 minutes on foot. Free spots, plus paid sunbeds and beach cafés along the bay.

Avlaki

Avlaki

5 minutes by car or 15–20 on foot. A small pier, a renovated playground, and tennis courts behind the dunes.

GNTO (EOT) sand beach

GNTO (EOT) sand beach

A proper organized sandy beach with sunbeds, umbrellas, bar, restaurant, changing rooms, lifeguard.

Walks & places

The harbor

Like a small island port — boats, swans, herons, ducks, and a long promenade lined with cafés and tavernas.

Agios Spyridon promenade

Past Ziva, a wide seaside walkway among the cafés and restaurants by the water.

Agia Marina seafront

A protected pedestrian path right by the sea, perfect at sunset.

Kouvaras forest

10–15 minutes on foot uphill: pine trees, churches, monasteries, and traditional taverns famous for their grilled meats.

Pine forest path in the Kouvaras hillsHilltop view over Porto Rafti bayGreek taverna table by the seaFootprints on a sandy beach at sunset

Eat & drink

Agkyrovoli

Fish, sushi & some meat — at the harbor

+30 2299 078300

Al Porto

Italian — pasta, pizza, meat — at the harbor

+30 2299 084200

Häagen-Dazs

Coffee, ice cream & desserts — at the harbor

+30 2299 084200

Proedros

Souvlaki & kebab

Melikokon

Meat & chicken specialties

+30 2299 084372

Ziba

All-day bar, restaurant & café

+30 2299 071000

Kazba

All-day bar with great view

+30 2299 076800

Status Café

Sunset spot on the seaside

+30 2299 074004

Athens International Airport is around 40 minutes by car. Athens city center is about 45 minutes. We're happy to suggest a trusted local taxi.