Places of Interest | |

The vicinity

To the north-west, along the main road to Athens, lies the resort of Saronida (about 3km away) and further along the road are the resort villages of Varkiza and Vouliagmeni. Beyond that, lies the cosmopolitan suburb of Glyfada with its large modern shopping area and famous nightlife. Following the coastal road in the same direction one can reach Piraeus, the main Port of Athens. Athens itself is reached along many routes, the public bus taking the main Syggrou Avenue route, leading straight to the Acropolis, some 47km from the Resort.

To the south-east, along the road to Sounio, one finds the typical fishing village of Palea Fokea (about 4km away), still very much living off its small fishing caiques, and other small villages. Following the wavy road, taking in some spectacular scenery, you reach Sounio, with the Temple of Poseidon visible suddenly against the blue sky. Beyond Sounio lies the town of Lavrion, once famous for its ancient silver mines that made Athens the most powerful city-state of the ancient world. The mines are still in use, now producing cadmium and other base metals. Many ancient mine-digs are still evident in the wooded hills, reachable if one has a rented car with which to explore.

Transportation

The main public bus service has a stop right outside the Hotel, on the main road. In the summer, there are buses to and from Athens every half hour and it costs about 3€ to the centre of Athens. Taxi service is available from the hotels reception.