Everyone dreams of escaping from the hazy everyday life and sunbathing against the backdrop of the crystal clear islands of a Greek island. Locals and foreigners.
Only its inhabitants Basin they have this at their feet. They just do not know.
And in the advanced summer, in fact, with the streets more empty and the people clearly less, these small paradises of Attica become infinitely more accessible.
Holidays in Kleinon Asty, in places a breath away from the center that have almost nothing to envy from the giants of Greek tourism.
A mood for exploration is needed, after all, in a city that is literally bathed in the sea. And in many parts of it, see Athenian Riviera, the atmosphere is completely island. But also completely free.
Unexplored beaches with turquoise waters, at most one hour from the city center, will convince you that Attica is a blessed place.
Η CRES in Legrena, the absolute secret beach of Attica, is now better known than the Ports of Vouliagmeni. Like Harakas, especially when he acquired sunbeds.
Anyone who has an appetite for discovery will find many such small oases on the Attic coastline. Whoever does not stop at the difficulties, there is always his riddle Pasalimaniou. Not of Piraeus, but of Sounio. There, in the settlement of Pasha, hides a small paradise that you have to ask a lot to find.
Something similar happens in an "oasis" at the 38th kilometer (Vouliagmeni-Souniou Avenue), in Kalivia Thorikou. But these are crossword puzzles for strong solvers…
A beach of Attica that is known exclusively to the initiates, the locals and their friends, that is, is a tiny and secret paradise with crystal clear waters. At the end of Sounio you meet it, just before Lavrio, and it is a narrow strip of sand that was stubbornly enthroned in the white rocks.
The disorganized blue diamond makes it as difficult to find as possible. Going by Sounio for Lavrio you will see a sign, just as the history of CRES begins. Here it says "Cape". If you follow it, you will find yourself in a dead end with houses on the right and bushes on the left.
There you park, follow the rugged paths and in 5 minutes you are in one of the last hidden paradises of Attica. Do not leave before sunset…
Saint Nicholas is not hidden in any way, it is just that if they do not "whistle" you will choose the most famous neighboring beaches. And you will lose. Here we are talking about a flawless diamond of Attic waters, with fluffy sand and turquoise waters. And a choice for organized or unorganized situations in its two creeks.
And here you follow a sign, that of the School of Tourism Professions, just before the main beach Anavyssos, as the beach is not visible from the road.
The side street, however, takes you without much trouble to the beach, to these beautiful coves that are supervised by the chapel of Agios Nikolaos. The most beautiful peninsula of the Saronic Gulf is waiting for you to dazzle you on a large and beautiful beach.
Between Pike and Porto Rafti there is another Attic secret: a beach with turquoise waters like the Ionian. A magnificent tiny creek is with shallow and crystal clear waters and exotic mood. You will find pebbles and sand here, but also natural shade, a gift of pines and rocks.
Mikri Chamolia also sets its own terms for you to discover it. You must first find the settlement of Chamolia, go down to its beach and head to its right. About 500 meters later you will find a dirt road that leads to Mikri Chamolia.
It is usually windless, unless you are in "those" days. Away from the hustle and bustle, the inhabitants of the settlement know and see it.
"Stairs" you will hear experts call it because you go down the stairs. At the 35th kilometer of Paraliaki you will see a beautiful church, the Agia Marina, and a sign after. "Althea" writes. There you will slow down to see the alley that leads to a small parking lot, in the homonymous settlement.
There are these steps that introduce you to another coastal diamond of the Attic land. Small and picturesque bay, clean sandy beach, even clearer waters. You will now find some wicker umbrellas, although in the afternoon the rocks also cast shadows. Magic…
If you pass Lagonisi, Saronida and Anavyssos, this amazing beach triplet, you will be rewarded with a pristine beach and crystal clear waters. You are now at the 55th kilometer of Paraliaki, in the beautiful Thymari. And there is a turn here and steps and the characteristic sign, plus a relatively camouflaged alley.
After the beach bars and the beach taverns Old Phocaea you will find visible and hidden coves to enjoy your swim away from the crowds. Thyme is everyone, do not worry. Especially the two bays below the homonymous settlement, one with fine pebbles and a smaller and more exotic one.
As for the "thyme" of the name, you will understand that you are there because the place smells of thyme…
The small rocky beach in front of the settlement of Dikastika, in the bay of Schinias, remains a well-hidden secret, only for the few and the initiated. Of course, it is not a beach in the usual sense of the word, as these are essentially rocks from where you dive into perhaps the most crystal clear waters of Attica. Nobody gets here, everyone prefers the sandy beach Ropes.
So after passing the settlement of court clerks, you continue the road and at some point you reach the small rocky beach. You understand it from the villas that frame it. Hard to access, rugged shore in general, you sit on these large rocks and when you dive, your feet will never step on the bottom.
Judicial is not easy, except for people who are willing to work hard to be rewarded. And they are rewarded here with crystal clear and cool waters and absolute isolation…
Η Keratea is another Attic secret that is rarely told. However, it is known for its beautiful coves and has a lot to offer the bather. And if Vromopousi (Kalopigado) and Tsonima have long been unknown, Keratea has other hidden graces in her quiver. It is enough to have an appetite for search.
A quiet sandy beach with easy access and wonderful waters, this is Porto Nine, which strongly insists on remaining unorganized. The locals know this and no one else. You arrive easily and enjoy the sun and the sea without much πολλά
If you see Daskalio from above, you will take an oath that it is an island settlement. Beautiful houses and flowered courtyards adorn its slopes, like an island country. Only that Daskalio is located in Keratea, right after the Bad Sea.
Three beaches has, three small ports with sand and incredible turquoise waters. Here you will find both organized and unorganized situations, covering every taste. Access is easy, the beaches are comfortable, in the background there is an island, everything is simple and beautiful.
The big bonus is this island feeling that leaves you…