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SUMMER PARADISE
ATHENS RIVIERA JOURNAL The Grand Beach at Grand Resort Lagonissi is one of the surprising oases of the Athenian Riviera.
escape
Sandy Glories L apped by the Aegean, Athens is blessed
with a coastal line that every European cap-
ital is jealous of. Visitors who expect to be
impressed by the cultural and gastronomical
grandeur of the city, they surprisingly find
themselves thrilled by the fascinating beach hopping.
Starting from Phaliron with the landmark of Stav-
ros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center where the
first beaches emerge the alluring blue of the sea, the
coastal line embraces the area of Glyfada, Varkiza and
Vouliagmeni with its unique lake all the way to the all
time classic, Astir beach, only to continue towards the
YOU COULD ONLY EXPERIENCE SUMMER beach complex of Anavyssos and Lagonissi to meet the
breathtaking sunset at Cape Sounio.
ATHENS, IF YOU SPENT A WHOLE DAY
DISCOVERING WHAT WE CALL “BEACH LIFE
AT THE ATHENIAN RIVIERA”.
Text by VIVIAN VOURTSA
