Athens. Not Only Historical Place but Also a Beautiful Resort

The Greek capital is known to every person who at least once in his life opened a textbook on the history of the Ancient World. Athens is called the birthplace of Western civilization, and the architectural monuments of the Greek capital still occupy the highest lines in the rankings of the most famous world attractions. Athens is located in the historical region of Attica in the southeastern part of central Greece. The Athenian plain from the southwest is washed by the waters of the Saronic Gulf, which belongs to the Aegean Sea. In Athens, whose population has exceeded 3 million, it is not worth sunbathing and swimming, and there is nowhere to go. For a comfortable stay, it is best to go to the beaches that are at least a few kilometers away from the center of the capital.

Choosing a beach

The most famous beach resort, which is part of the Greater Athens agglomeration, is called Glyfada. It is famous for its luxurious hotels, marinas for expensive yachts, and restaurants with the most exquisite menu in Attica.

The beaches of Glyfada are covered with sand, and most of them annually receive Blue Flag certificates as a reward for cleanliness and environmental friendliness.

Together with the resorts of Voula and Vouliagmeni, Glyfada forms the Apollo Coast, on which the most popular recreation areas are located:

• Asteria Seaside, with a paid entrance, whose territory is fenced from strangers. The beach is equipped according to the latest resort fashion. You will find on it not only sunbeds with umbrellas but also playgrounds, a water park, restaurants, a climbing wall, diving boards, and rental points for various sports equipment. The water in the sea is cleaned by filters, and the shade is created by picturesque gardens, arranged by the best landscape designers.
• On Ballax Beach, everything is still more expensive and more refined. On this beach, you can rent a villa with its own staff and a private pool. The nightclub on Ballax Beach is a hangout place for famous and stylish people, and in business centers located right on the first coastline, you can successfully combine work with relaxation at sea.

In the suburbs of Athens, Vouliagmeni, the beaches are sandy, equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers, and belong mostly to local hotels. Entrance to such recreation areas is paid, and the cost of a ticket together with renting a sunbed can reach 5-8 euros. There are also more expensive beaches in the resort, on which spa centers, cafes, restaurants, and swimming pools are built.

Almost every beach owned by the hotel is equipped with playgrounds, and professional animators are responsible for the leisure of the kids.

There are several wild beaches near Athens, where you can relax for free if comfort and high-level service are not a priority for you:

• Altea Beach is 40 km away. from the center of the capital. The bay on the sandy shore looks very secluded. There is no infrastructure.
• 60 km of Cape Beach is located from the city center in the direction of Cape Sounion. In addition to perfectly clear water, it attracts vacationers with the fact that the ruins of the temple of Poseidon have been preserved nearby.
• The beach in the village of Harakas is suitable for families. Its surface is perfectly fine sand, and the gentle entrance to the water is ideal for bathing children.

In order to get to the sea in the suburbs of Athens, it is most convenient to use the car rental service. Public transport does not run everywhere and its schedule is not very convenient for tourists.

To see the beauty of Athens yourself, you just need to visit the EasyJet website and book your trip.

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