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Athens, ah Athens, filled with ancient memories, filled with ghosts of Caesars past and battles won and lost. She still stands after three thousand, four hundred years, still bathed in sunshine, still proud, and still dominating the Attica periphery.
Tourists might wonder if Athens, the capitol of Greece, may not be finally defeated by the dreadful cancer of pollution. However, the powers that be seem to have taken recognition of the value of their historic legacy, and have implemented 'Pedestrian Only' areas of historical importance. Today about five million people call Athens home and they welcome visitors offering accommodation and services to keep the lucrative tourist trade alive. On one hand there are all the historical artifacts and ruins, the most famous of which must be the pillars left standing of the mighty acropolis. But on the other is the teeming mass of people who populate Athens, and the resultant pollution.

For tourists and their families there is a plethora of sights, museums and theatres, as well as bazaars and great shopping in modern up-to-date malls. For those whose main interest in life is food there are many fine dining venues, especially at Plaka. For sun worshipers there are any number of beaches to choose from, and at night singles can enjoy getting to know the beach bunnies they have met and celebrate life with them dancing at the wide selection of nightlife venues. Accommodation is available with a hundred and twenty five different hotels to choose from five star luxury suites to cheap more affordable rates for travelers and their families.
Athens Attica, Greece beach guides .
  • Agios Kosmas Beach  
    Agios Kosmas is a long popular sandy beach near the old airport. It is one of the closest beaches ne... We recommend this beach for families, sunbathing.
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  • Asteras Vouliagmenis Beach  
    Vouliagmenis is a great organised beach 23km south east of Athens Attica. It has something for every... We recommend this beach for families, sunbathing.
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  • Breksiza Beach  
    Is a beautiful urban blue flag beach near Nea Makri. This beach has plenty of facilities and ammenit... We recommend this beach for families, sunbathing.
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  • Eden Mavro Lithari Beach  
    Eden / Mavro Lithari beach can be found in the resort area of Anavyssos. This is a blue flag beach t... We recommend this beach for families, sunbathing.
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  • Rafina Beach  
    Rafina area is a busy passenger port that has a handful of small beaches. This beach lies to the right of the port and is good for sun tanni... We recommend this beach for sunbathing.
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  • Schinias Beach  
    Schinias beach is near Marathon, about 40 mins from Athens Attica. It is a long sandy beach that is ... We recommend this beach for families, sport, sunbathing.
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  • Varkiza Beach  
    Varkiza beach is on the south east coast and is one of the beaches that despite it's beauty is somew... We recommend this beach for families, sport, sunbathing.
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  • Voula A Beach  
    Voula beach is a spotless sandy beach. Both Voula A and Voula B are popular beaches due to their clo... We recommend this beach for families, sport, sunbathing.
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Why we love the beach

"I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought."
- Helen Keller

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Most popular hotels in Athens Attica based on user confidence
  • Royal Olympic Hotel
    Hotel Class: 5 stars
    Situated in front of the Temple of Zeus, Royal Olympic features beautifully appointed rooms with free wireless internet and personalised service.
  • Amalia Hotel
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    In the heart of Athens, next to Syntagma (Constitution) Square, Amalia Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with excellent service.
  • The Athens Gate Hotel
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    This hotel has a prestigious location in the historic heart of Athens. It offers 4-star facilities, excellent views of the Acropolis and Temple of Olympian Zeus, and fine cuisine.
  • Crystal City Hotel
    Hotel Class: 3 stars
    Situated in the heart of Athens within the famous Karaiskaki Square, this renovated hotel features a warm atmosphere, comfortable accommodation and a wonderful outlook over the city.
  • Plaka Hotel
    Hotel Class: 3 stars
    Situated in the heart of the city, in the attractive Plaka area, this hotel is a few blocks from Syntagma Square and next to the shopping area. Enjoy the magnificent view from the roof-garden.
  • St George Lycabettus
    Hotel Class: 5 stars
    Located at the foot of Lycabettus Hill, in the upmarket Kolonaki area, the St George is a luxury boutique hotel with spa facilities and amazing views of the Acropolis.

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