ATHENS BY THE SEA – A GUIDE TO THE ATHENIAN RIVIERA

A number of of those seashores are ‘Blue Flag’ beaches which implies they’ve met stringent measures for cleanliness and water high quality.

A few of our favorite seashores in Attica embody:

Kalamaki

Kalamaki Seashore is situated in Alimos, solely eight kilometres from Athens. It’s a small seaside with yellow-brown sand visited by totally different locals and travellers, which is why it could actually get crowded throughout the excessive season.

Kalamaki Seashore has many facilities: a rental service of loungers and parasols, altering rooms, bogs, a lifeguard service, and seaside eating places. Across the seaside, there are additionally a number of good motels.

Kalamaki Seashore is well accessible, and a big parking spot is situated straight on the seaside facet. It adjoins the much more widespread seaside of Akti Illiou.

Akti Illiou

Additional alongside from Kalamaki this bigger seaside begins with widespread Bolivar Seashore Bar – a year-round vacation spot, and ends with Nalu restaurant which adjoins Akanthus Summer time Membership. This complete stip is extraordinarily widespread in summer season the place Athenians spend complete days having fun with the seaside and staying effectively into the evening.

Alimos

On the opposite facet of Nalu ( a collective growth also known as ‘Blu’ by locals, is Alimos Seashore which is the place Bikini Seashore Bar is discovered. That is one other of the most well-liked summer season locations for Athenians. On the southern finish of the this seaside are much more bars and Tavernas – Lafitis Dimitrios Kantina and Ellados Eikones amongst them.

This space is present process an enormous transformation – the most important at present in Europe. Alimos was dwelling to Athens Airport and that previous website is being became the spectacular and really aspirational Ellinikon Mission together with lovely Ellinikon Experience Park.

Glyfada

Glyfada Seashore is situated alongside the coast southeast of Athens and tends to be very busy throughout the summer season season. The seaside is pebbly, and the clear waters are excellent for a refreshing swim.

Glyfada Seashore is free to enter, and it’s partially organized. One can find showers, altering rooms, bogs, a lifeguard service, and a few parasols. Nevertheless, do not forget that parasols are rented out rapidly within the early morning. There are not any eating places and bars on Glyfada Seashore, however you’ll find locations to eat close by.

Glyfada Seashore is well accessible by native bus and by automobile, however there are not any parking tons obtainable within the seaside’s proximity.

Astir

Located alongside the Athenian Riviera, half-hour from Athens, Astir Seashore is an unique seaside membership in Greece open to the general public for a big entry price.

Surrounded by pines, Astir Seashore is a 400-meter-long sandy seaside with unimaginable high-level amenities: in addition to lounges and parasols, there are eating places and bars, boutiques, spa remedies, and free Wi-Fi.

At Astir Seashore, additionally, you will discover the Astir Ski Membership, the Seashore Volley Courts, and the Seashore Racquets Space.

Make sure that to ebook a sunbed on-line prematurely if you want to remain at Astir Seashore. A giant plus? Sunbeds include towels and a bottle of water!

Yabanaki

While not technically on the Riviear Yabanaki Seashore is simply round on the following cove south and is known for its delicate sand and shallow waters. The seaside is located in a large bay, defending it from robust winds and huge waves, which makes it excellent for households with youngsters.

This seaside may be very well-organized in summer season with many sunbeds and umbrellas obtainable for hire, in addition to bogs, showers, and altering rooms. Many individuals play seaside sports activities, equivalent to volley, or water sports activities like water snowboarding and windsurfing, to spend some enjoyable time with your mates or household. There’s additionally a child playground with a prepare and a bouncy citadel.

Additional studying: The Top Beach Club in Athens