• Shallow a long way out, so smaller kids can wade well past the shoreline without getting out of their depth fast
• Free half next door: the other half of Varkiza Beach has no sunbeds and costs nothing, so bring your own umbrella
• Bus from Elliniko metro: line 171 runs from the Elliniko terminal (M2) to near the entrance in about 30-35 minutes

Varkiza Resort runs the organized half of Varkiza Beach, a 1 km stretch of thick sand where the sea stays shallow a long way out, so younger kids can wade and splash near the shore.

The club has sunbeds, dining areas, restrooms, sports facilities and parking. The rest of the beach is free to use, with no sunbeds, and the bay draws windsurfers and water skiers.