The beaches of Piraeus

Votsalakia Beach. Kastella Beach is located between the western side of Mikrolimano and the eastern side of Pasalimani, where the Alexandras Square is. In old photographs, the beautiful beach was surrounded by the neoclassical mansions of Kastella. It's worth coming here for a swim, a walk, sports, and to enjoy beautiful sunsets. It is spacious, has crystal-clear waters, pebbles, and sand. The islet located opposite it that enhances the landscape is called Koumoundourou. The Votsalakia Beach is not only appreciated by the people of Piraeus with their preference. It is open to the public, and during the summer, beach bars rent umbrellas and sunbeds. Free 5-a-side football fields, beach volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts are available.

Freattida. It is located on Themistocleous Avenue at the southeastern tip of Piraeus, and there is an organized beach with umbrellas, sunbeds, and beach bars. For historical reference, in the late 19th century, there were various small shops in the bay. Fishing boats were moored there, and in the mornings, people from the surrounding houses would come down to buy fresh fish. People have been coming here for a swim since the mid-19th century from all over Attica, not only the so-called "the commonalties" but also the aristocrats and various notable figures of the time. It remained a beloved beach for swimming and recreation throughout the 20th century. When the area of the Piraeus Peninsula was developed, the municipal beach of Freattida changed its appearance, grew, acquired a sandy beach, and a refreshment stand.

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The islet of Koumoundourou 

In old maps, it is mentioned as Stalida. The name Koumoundourou was taken from the mansion of Prime Minister Alexandros Koumoundouros, which stood there until 1935 on the peninsula that closes the western side of Mikrolimano (the Hellenic Sailing Club has been located there for years). The old inhabitants of Piraeus also called it the island of Paraskevas. It got this name from the tavern and night club "The Cave of Paraskevas," which was famous between 1950-60 and was located on the beach of Kastella, today's Votsalakia. Before the war, they used to row to the islet, starting from Freattida and Pasalimani.