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escape

N amed after a dark
rock emerging from
the sea, the beach of
Mavro Lithari is sit-
uated in the area of
Anavyssos, around
one hour away from the center of
Athens by car. The seashore is cov-
ered with sand and pebbles and the
sea waters are usually calm making
up for the distance.
It is a fully organized beach with
fine pebbles and mostly sand in
and out of the water -an impor-
tant element, that’s true-, although
the waters are smooth but deep.
The characteristic feature of the
beach is the massive black rock in
the middle and a chance to create
an instagrammable moment. Not
that the area lacks of it. Beach bars
Mavro Lithari Beach with music and straw umbrellas
make up the beach scene.

YOU MAY THINK THAT ITS NAME HAS A MYSTERIOUS
STORY BEHIND IT, BUT THIS BEACH IS ALL ABOUT

HAVING FUN AND ENJOYING THE SAND.

Harakas Beach

IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO
KNOW ABOUT IT, THEN YOU HAVE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO VISIT IT.

I t is a short straight coastline with green pure

water and brown sand. The sharpness of entering
the water is quite normal and that’s why this beach
is suitable for everyone. Discovered by those who
know where they can take a nice swim in Attica, it is
the ideal solution if you are looking for an alternative
and relatively nearby beach.
It used to be a well-kept secret off Souniou Avenue also fea-
turing a traditional settlement. In addition to a wide sandy ISTOCK/ GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK
beach, it also has shallow waters and considered particularly
safe for playing and swimming. What is certain is that you
will enjoy your bath in an idyllic environment that you did
not imagine existed so close to Athens. 

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