The
Attica Resorts
Attractive beaches surround Athens, which is located in the center
of the Attica Peninsula. This region has developed into a popular
holiday destination. There is a selection of lively resort towns,
all less than a one-hour drive away from Athens, making Attica the
ideal choice for a combined seaside-city vacation.
Apollo Coast
The Apollo Coast starts right in Athens. It begins in Pireas, the
port of Athens, and extends to the southern tip of the Attica Peninsula
at Cape Sounion.
Along the Apollo Coast lie the southern suburbs of Athens featuring
a string of beaches in Paleo Faliro, Alimos, Glyfada and Voula. Some
of the beaches charge an admission fee and provide changing and shower
facilities, gardens, umbrellas, lounging chairs, watersports, tennis
courts and other amenities. In the evening, these suburbs attract
diners and partygoers, as they are home to fine restaurants and some
of the hottest nightspots of Athens.
Right outside the Athens metropolitan area lies the pine-studded beach
of Kavouri and the elegant town of Vouliagmeni, renowned for its smart
restaurants and deluxe hotels. Very popular with Athenians is the
large beach of Varkiza offering several amenities.
Further south ties the Lagonissi Peninsula, which is entirely occupied
by a deluxe hotel, and the resort towns of Saronida and Anavyssos.
Several hotels can also be found at Cape Sounion.
Marathon Coast
To the east lies another magnificent stretch of holiday land, the
Marathon Coast, an area popular with water sports enthusiasts. The
most beautiful beach of the Marathon Coast is Schinias, a coastal
pine forest. South of Schinias are several small resort towns attracting
both weekenders from Athens and holiday-makers from abroad.
Karavi Beach near Marathon is a major watersports center and host
of beach volleyball tournaments. Other beaches with watersports facilities
and hotels can be found in Marathon, Nea Makri, Zoumberi, Agios Andreas,
Mati, Rafina, and Loutsa. At the southern end of the Marathon Coast
lie Porto Rafti with its protected bay and the sandy Avlaki Beach.
Other Resort Areas
can be found in Oropos and Agii Apostoli in Northern Attica as well
as in Kineta to the west, A choice of accommodation is available throughout
Attica, ranging from small family-run hotels and camp sites to deluxe
resorts. Frequent bus services run from Athens to all resort towns.
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