A ride along the Athenian coastline

Top raTed beaches for a swim a few kilomeTres away from The husTle and busTle of The ciTy cenTre

By Stella Chamakioti

trips to athens rarely feature its deep blue waters —the archeological sightseeing is quick to take precedence over any sandy counterparts. t hat’s understandable— no trip to athens is complete without a visit to the acropolis, the picturesque Plaka or a couple of her museums. a nd when you think of Greek beaches, it’s natural to jump to Crete or mykonos or Santorini before you do athens. But the truth is, with a capital lapped by the aegean Sea, it would be a grave error to leave the ocean-dipping to a Greek island holiday. in this list, you’ll discover some of the best beaches along the athenian coastline - the perfect getaway after a long day of busy sightseeing.