Alimos Marina is one of the largest and busiest marinas in Greece. It is located south west of Athens, 15 Km from the city center, and provides excellent all weather shelter. The marina offers basic services only but is conveniently located transfer-wise and a good place to pick up a charter boat.
The stunning islands of the Saronic Gulf are a quick sail from here and are well-known sailing destinations in Greece. The area has an excellent tourism infrastructure and around 100 islands and rocky outlets to explore on a yacht charter. The sailing grounds are rich with attractive towns, Byzantine castles, little fishing ports, ancient sites and ideal anchorages. The Cyclades Island complex is also accessible from this marina. The Cyclades are known for their plentiful sunshine, stark and near-barren landscape, white-than-white-washed houses, traditional windmills, wild flowers, a lively night scene and bracing wind.
Approach to the marina is straightforward and there are laid moorings and you do not have to anchor. Many charter fleets maintain permanent berths in this functional marina and it is open all year round.
Facilities
Alimos Marina has got 1000 permanent sea berths for yachts up to 40 meters long with a maximum draft of 6m. All berths are supplied with power and water.
Other facilities at the marina include showers and toilets, a refueling service, a restaurant and snack bar, a nightclub, parking, security and PIR automatic lights and First Aid provisions,
Conveniently located close to the marina are big supermarkets, who will deliver to boats, a well-stocked chandlery shop, banking services, car rental, laundry, a hair salon and a pharmacy. There are a variety of restaurants offering local and international cuisine on and around the main road Poseidonos Avenue some of which will deliver to the yachts.
Being so close to Athens, all the delights of Greece’s capital city await the guests of the marina.
Getting there and away
The Athens International Airport is approximately 41km from Alimos Marina.
Alimos is in the Athens area, so you’re never far from major roads and services. The main airports serving Athens are Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos) near Spata, and the city is also well connected by highway routes toward the Attica region. Coming by ferry is also possible, since Greece’s port network around Athens and the mainland is extensive, with connections that allow travelers to arrive and then continue by road to Alimos.
What makes this marina especially attractive is the week-long sailing potential in the Saronic Gulf. You can plan day trips that combine quiet coves with well-known coastal scenery. A classic direction is toward the Athenian Riviera, where you’ll find sandy stretches, beach areas, and viewpoints that change with the light. With a rental craft, you can also reach islands and islets in the wider Saronic area, choosing your route based on wind and daylight. Many skippers like to structure a cruise-style week around short hops—anchor, swim, then move on—rather than long, nonstop passages. It’s a perfect setting for a relaxed itinerary! Sea breezes, bright water, and frequent shoreline landmarks keep the route interesting.
For background on nearby places, Athens itself is an obvious highlight: museums, historic districts, and a lively waterfront. If you want a more coastal feel beyond the city, you can aim for Saronic Gulf beaches and island stops that are commonly visited by day sailors. From Alimos Marina, the geography works with you. “One more hour” often becomes “one more stop!”—and that’s exactly the charm of sailing from Athens.