The Top 8 Lakes in Attica
Looking to visit the best lakes in Attica? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Attica’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Lake Vouliagmeni
Highlight • Lake
Situated on the Athenian Riviera about 20 kilometers south of Athens is a stunning hidden wonderland – Lake Vouliagmeni. Close to one of the best beaches in Athens, this area …
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Marathon Lake and Dam
Highlight • Lake
Picnic area above the south side of the dam with sweeping panoramic views across the Marathon lake. Shade structures, picnic tables, and a monumental section of water pipe from the …
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Marathon Dam
Highlight • Monument
Beautiful hilly area close to Athens. Nice and curvy descend into the village of Marathon
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Turtle Pond in the National Garden
Highlight • Lake
A 158,000 m² park and home to more than 7,000 trees and 40,000 shrubs, as well as hundreds of species of birds, fish, and turtles.
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Sulphur Thermal Baths (Loutra Thermis)
Highlight • Natural Monument
With changing rooms, parasols and easy access to the water. 💦 Here you can feel the warm sulphur water in some places. But it flows directly into the sea and mixes. Very slippery, so take swimming shoes with you.
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Lake Beletsi
Highlight • Lake
Nice spot to catch your breath while crossing the more eastern section of Parnitha mountain. A small but cute lake, with swans and ducks, attracting many visitors on the weekends. …
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Via ferrata trailhead
Highlight • Gorge
Kaki Lagada
A beach in the north, created at the end of the Palaiochora Gorge. At this point, there is a small freshwater lake and a strip of land (pebble …
A beach in the north, created at the end of the Palaiochora Gorge. At this point, there is a small freshwater lake and a strip of land (pebble …
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Birdwatching Hut at Vivari Lagoon
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Flamingos 🦩 can apparently be seen here all year round. We were lucky enough to be able to observe them at the end of 🎄December.
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