Lake Vouliagmeni
Λίμνη Βουλιαγμένης
A natural thermal lake on the Athens Riviera, with cliff-ringed emerald waters that stay warm year-round. Swimming and fish therapy are available.
Lake Vouliagmeni lies on the coast about 20 km south of Athens. It is a brackish lake formed by the collapse of a limestone cave, fed by underground hot springs and seawater. Water temperatures stay between 22 and 29°C year-round, and the lake bed connects to deep cave passages. There are sunbathing beds and cafés by the lake, and small fish that 'nibble' at your feet. Admission is about €15–20 in peak season. Take the tram from the city to Voula and transfer to bus 122, or take a taxi (about 40 minutes). It can be combined with a trip to Cape Sounion on the same day.
Opening hours
08:00–20:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hadrian's Arch
- Acropolis Museum
- Philopappos Hill
- National Garden & Zappeion
- Plaka
- Museum of Cycladic Art