Charakas Beach is a beautiful sandy beach located near Athens, less than 50 minutes away, and close to the Poseidon temple. The beach is known for its clear, 'island style' water and gentle slope, making it shallow for a good distance before reaching chest level. This feature, along with the presence of small fish, makes it an ideal spot for families and young children. The entrance to the water is characterized by small pebbles, transitioning into soft sand as one goes deeper. The beach is also noted for its refreshing, albeit slightly cold, water.
The beach is equipped with comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas, and there are beach bars where visitors can get drinks. The beach is also surrounded by restaurants for those who prefer a more formal dining experience. The beach is known to get crowded, especially on Sundays.
In terms of accessibility, Charakas Beach is a short drive away from other notable beaches in the Sounio area, such as KAPE beach. The beach is known for its relaxing atmosphere, with music often playing in the background, making it a perfect place to unwind until late in the evening.
Charakas Beach amenities include loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's beautiful clean water, sandy shores, and family-friendly environment as the most liked features. The beach's relaxing atmosphere, complete with comfortable sunbeds and refreshing drinks from beach bars, is also highly appreciated. However, some visitors complain about the beach being crowded, especially on Sundays.
Latitude: 37.6661943 / Longitude: 23.9726206
Charakas Beach is located in Attica. The following map of Charakas Beach shows the exact location.
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