Staying at a Beach Hotel near Athens

The majority of visitors to Athens during the summer rarely think to combine their stay with beach holidays. The main reason is that Athens is worldwide famous for its historical and archaeological sites and vibrant nightlife rather than its proximity to amazing beaches. It's funny that if someone asks a person who has already visited Athens if the city is near the sea, a significant percentage will answer "no"! Well, this iconic city is not only close to amazing beaches but also boasts a wide variety of beach hotels near athens. So, if you intend to visit Athens this summer, it's worth doing some online research before booking and taking a closer look at beach hotels in Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni.

These three Athenian neighborhoods stand out not only for their proximity to the beach. These cities are among the most expensive areas in the city, offering magnificent houses, very good beach hotels, high-end fashion shops, and numerous dining options, from tavernas to fine dining. For locals, Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni are considered the Greek equivalent of California!

Staying at beach hotels near Athens offers a truly satisfying experience, combining the pleasures of a holiday in a vibrant capital with the benefits of sun and sea. Imagine waking up in the morning to the view of the Aegean, enjoying a lavish breakfast at a beach hotel's dining area, and having instant access to the beach. Now, add to your dream the lively Athenian nightlife, just 20 minutes away from your beach hotel in the heart of the city. Magic ha?

The Amazing View From Lycabbetus Hill

Thanks to the geomorphology of the Athens city center, the visitor has many options to enjoy a wonderful view from various privileged parts of Athens. One of them is the hill of Lycabettus. It rises to 227 meters and the ascent to the top of the hill can be done by cable car or on foot for those who have or want to improve their endurance! At the top of the hill is the church of Agios Georgios, from where the view of the Athens basin and the Saronic Gulf is magnificent! The hill of Philopappos, known in ancient times as the "Hill of the Muses'', is another place to see Athens from above. One can follow the alley that leads to the historic Pnyx, where the Church of the Municipality was convened in Ancient Athens.

At the foot of Mount Hymettus and in a green landscape is the Monastery of Kaisariani, one of the most important medieval, Christian monuments of Athens. hotels athens The visitor can enjoy the view from various paths in the Aesthetic Forest of Ymittos and then continue their walk on the pedestrian street of Ermou, do their shopping in the surrounding alleys and end up in Monastiraki only to discover small treasures on the counters of retailers. In the evening the area of Psyrri, one of the oldest districts of Athens, invites everyone to find some of the most popular nightclubs in Athens as well as many taverns and traditional ouzo restaurants.

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