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Voula vs Vari: which one suits you?
On the coast or a few minutes inland: the beach on foot, or more room for the money.
In short
The short answer
- Median asking price per m²: 6.558 €/m² in Voula, 4.939 €/m² in Vari.
- Voula is on the coast, with organised beaches and the tram. Vari sits inland on the southern slopes of Hymettus, with larger plots and the road towards the airport.
- For sale now: 105 homes in Voula and 20 in Vari. To rent: 43 and 10.
- Our Vari figures include Varkiza on the coast. Updated 27 October 2026.
Side by side
The numbers
| — | Voula | Vari |
|---|---|---|
| For sale | 105 | 20 |
| To rent | 43 | 10 |
| Median asking | 1.100.000 € | 570.000 € |
| Median €/m² | 6.558 €/m² | 4.939 €/m² |
| Median rent | 2.450 €/mo | 2.350 €/mo |
| Price range (sale) | 220.000 € – 8.000.000 € | 150.000 € – 3.000.000 € |
Asking prices from Aquarium's own live listings, not transaction prices. Updated 27 October 2026. How we compute it
The places
What each is known for
Voula
- Organised beaches along the coastal road
- Panorama and Dikigorika on the hill
- Pigadakia’s quieter, greener streets
- Tram terminus at Asklipieio Voulas
- Borders Kavouri and Vouliagmeni
Vari
- Grill houses and tavernas in the centre
- Larger plots, gardens and pools
- Southern slopes of Mount Hymettus
- Direct road towards the airport
Verdict
How they differ
Price
Today, homes in Voula ask about 33% more per square metre than in Vari. The median asking price is 1.100.000 € in Voula and 570.000 € in Vari. Vari covers a seaside part in Varkiza, an inland centre and villas on the hills, so the street matters as much as the median.
Life there
Voula is lived on foot and by tram: beaches, local shops and the tram terminus at Asklipieio Voulas. Vari is a car town. Its centre has shops, services and the grill houses and tavernas people drive out for, and Varkiza’s beaches are a few minutes away.
What you get for the money
In Voula the money tends to buy an apartment or maisonette near the sea, or a home with a view on the hill. In Vari it more often buys a detached house with a garden, sometimes a pool, on a larger plot.
Choosing
Which one for you
Choose Voula if you want to walk to the beach and not depend on the car.
Choose Vari if you want a house and a garden, and a short drive to the sea is fine.
Listings
A few homes on each side
Voula
Evryali, Voula
PENTHOUSE MAISONETTE BY THE SEA
8.000.000 €
Evryali, Voula
Corner Villa with amazing sea view
4.000.000 €
Dikigorika, Voula
PLOT WITH DUPLEX HOUSE AND SWIMMING POOL IN DIKIGORIKA
3.950.000 €
Dikigorika, Voula
ANO VOULA - TWO HOUSES FOR SALE
3.800.000 €
Vari
Varkiza, Vari
Classic Villa for Sale
3.000.000 €
Varkiza, Vari
DETACHED HOUSE IN VARKIZA WITH GARDEN AND POOL
2.000.000 €
Varkiza, Vari
Detached house for sale - Vari- Varkiza Varkiza
1.800.000 €
Vari
Detached house for sale - Vari- Varkiza Vari
1.550.000 €
FAQ
Questions about Voula and Vari
Is Vari cheaper than Voula per m²?
Our listings put the median asking price per m² at 6.558 €/m² in Voula and 4.939 €/m² in Vari, so Vari is lower by about 33%. The Vari figure includes Varkiza, where homes by the sea ask more than those inland.
Which is better for families?
It depends on how you want to live. Voula suits families who want the beach and the tram close. Vari suits families who want a house with outdoor space and do not mind driving.
Which is closer to the airport?
Vari. The road through Koropi leads towards the airport, and from Voula you take the same route through Vari.
Which has more homes to rent?
Today we list 43 homes to rent in Voula and 10 in Vari. Median asking rent: 2.450 € a month in Voula, 2.350 € in Vari. In Vari, demand is mostly from families looking for a house with a garden.