Athens Beaches to Visit With Families
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Athens, the capital city of Greece, is arguably one of the best destinations that you can visit. With its inviting beaches, a visit to Athens will give you and your family memories of a lifetime. The mention of Greece brings up images of islands with deep blue waters and sunny shores, ideal 
for sand bathing. Below are some of the five most fascinating beaches that you should visit in Athens with your family.
Here’s more information about the best beaches you can visit with your family while in Athens:
Vouliagmeni Beach
It is located approximately 23 km South of Athens. Vouliagmeni beach is not only a favorite choice for the locals but also for tourists as well. Its sheer organization and numerous facilities make tourists make annual trips to Vouliagmeni. Some of the facilities at the beach include a restaurant area, individual cabins, water slides, play area for children and volleyball courts.
Schinias Beach
This is also another great destination that will awe you and your family. It is located in Attica approximately 45km north east of Athens. Schinias’ exquisite beaches have a big reputation for its crystalline waters. The very design of the beach makes many tourists yearn to spend their vacations there. Schinias beach is long and pine carved. Indeed, the reason why many holiday-makers visit Schinias beach is due to its natural beauty and amazing scenery.
Cape Sounion Beach
If you happen to visit Athens, one place that you shouldn’t miss out on is the Cape Sounion beach. The presence of the Temple of Poseidon being the highest peak of the beach makes it the best sight in the whole of Athens. Pericles, a former Greek leader, was the one who rebuilt the Temple after it was destroyed in 480 BC. It is located just 65 km South of the city center. Sounion beach will provide you with some of the best rental facilities as well as excellent hotels.
Legrena Beach
Legrena Beach is located approximately 60 km southeast of Athens on a coastal road that goes up to Cape Sounion. It is found about 3km west of Sounion. Indeed, the clean and cold waters of Legrena beach will amaze you and your entire family. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to unwind and go on endless cruises on the long beach that stretches for kilometers. Furthermore, you will find a chance to partake of delicious cuisines by the sea.
Porto Rafti Beach
Porto Rafti beach is located 35km southeast of Athens. In summer, the beach experiences an upsurge of visitors due to the many tourists and locals who holiday on the clean and organized beach. When you visit Porto Rafti beach, you will be able to enjoy the ambiance without strong and disturbing winds. The nightlife on the beach is amazing. For instance, the beach has numerous cafeterias and taverns that serve the visitors on the beach.
Athens is a popular tourist destination that has remained on the priority list of tourists. As such, most people have developed the habit of visiting Athens for its many beaches and clean coastlines. The five most famous beaches such as Vouliagmeni, Schinias, Cape Sounion, Legrena and Porto Rafti remain popular among tourists. Indeed, if you are planning to go on a vacation soon, then Athens should be at the top of your priority list.
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This post was written by Greek Boston
