Plan a Trip to Astir Beach Near Athens
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Astir Beach, about 25km from Athens in the municipality of Vouliagmeni in Neck, is one of the flashiest beaches in the area. It’s an extension of the upscale hotel complex, Astir Palace. It’s considered a “new concept beach” since its based on innovative design and environmentally friendly facilities. People from all over the world love to spend time here!
About Astir Beach
The design implements white and the color of natural wood since the combination creates an aesthetic agreement with the other natural colors of the environment such as the blue sea and the green vegetation. The beach features water sports, sand sports, and shops and restaurants.
Visitors can enjoy water sports that include water skiing, wakeboarding, parachuting, jet skiing, canoeing, paddle boarding, and boating. Sand sports include beach volleyball and racquetball. Visitors can build a team and participate in the Astir Beach Volley Tournament. The Holmes Place offers exercise and wellness programs for adults and children including yoga, Pilates, baby swimming classes for children from 6 months to 3 years, and Children’s Swimming Academy for children from 4-13 years.
Things to Do at Astir Beach
Astir Beach features two primary restaurant options: T.G.I. Friday’s and Dodona. T.G.I. Friday’s features a fun atmosphere that is known throughout the world. Dodona offers pure, fresh flavors from the finest materials in Greece and throughout the world.
Shopping is another popular pastime at Astir Beach. Shops have everything that you need for the beach including swimwear, sunscreen, flip-flops, towels, sunglasses, and beach toys from designers from around the world. You can also find handmade jewelry and a collection of books, newspapers, and magazines.
Orloff Spa Experts at Astir Beach specialize in aesthetics and art in any kind associated with beauty, relaxation and wellness. Orloff has had a presence in Greece to buy cosmetics and spa products since 1997. Visitors can enjoy spa and massage services and a manicure and pedicure.
Astir Beach is accessible by tram from Athens or the local bus. The bus stop is right next to the entrance to the beach. There is also a private parking garage that costs a small fee. Hours and entry price varies depending on the time of year. Summer season (5/17-9/14) is the most expensive while winter season (1/1-3/31 and 11/1-12/31) is the least expensive.
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