The apartment is located in the privileged and quiet suburb of Athens, an area along the Attika coastline comprised mainly of country housing and also of much larger houses and/or Villas. Beautiful beaches can be found by taking a 5-minute (downhill) walk from the front door of the apartment. The rental is the ground floor of a two story Villa located in the exclusive residential area of Saronida. This apartment is accessed through the gated entrance to the villa and has wireless internet access, central heat, air-conditioning (all rooms), tile floors and a beautiful large patio with table and chairs and outside grill. It also has full access to a striking garden with all kinds of flowers and roses, green lawn, vines and fruit trees like lemon, orange, figs, tangerines.
In less than 1km away is the main business street of Saronida Avenue, where a number of shops are located such as full scale supermarket, bakeries, cafeterias, restaurants, fresh fish market, fast foods (excellent souvlaki), bars, taverns as well 4 open air cinemas. There is a large kids playground area, tennis and basketball courts and a mini market open longer hours.
Whether you want to spend relaxing family time and sun tanning at the beach or party day & night, everything is at your hand.
Saronida is conveniently located 20 minutes drive from Athens International airport and the subway/Metro to from down town Athens.
I short distance from the rental apartment, you can find quiet beaches, sea sports, play grounds and excellent sea side fish restaurants all along the coastline. Examples include:
Edens Beach: a variety of water sports is waiting for you, beach bar, sun beds, showers and beach volley.
Annavissos: The best location for wind surfing in the Attika region with separate beach front for those who want to swim. The beach has shallow waters ideal for windsurfers and the more inexperienced in swimming or children.
Saint Nicholas area: sandy beach with many facilities.
Cape Sounion/Temple of Poseidon: 20 minutes car drive, takes you to this historic site where you can visit the ancient Temple of Poseidon built 440BC. You can combine the visit with swimming in one of the close by beaches and also dine in one of many local restaurants and tavernas. You must definitely arrange your timing in visiting Sounion to watch the sunset
at the top hill of the cape where the temple is located. The view is breathtaking.
Glyfada: is 20km away and has an 18golf course, many supermarkets, shops, nightlife , restaurants, nightclubs, etc.
Lagonissi Grand Resort: 4km away. One of the most luxurious hotels in Grecce, where you can enjoy their exclusive beach(for a fee), top-notch restaurants and bars.