Guidebook for Vari
Entertainment & Activities
Varkiza Resort is an all day seascape experience, and a very popular summer hangout. Yabanaki Beach has a sandy beach, clear and shallow blue water, signaled with a blue flag, and water sports are available. Specially designed corners satisfy all tastes and preferences. At the VI.P. Sundara space you can enjoy swimming and sunbathing on the comfortable wooden deckchairs with soft cushions and enjoy a cocktail or some sushi. Children and adults will love the Ben n Jerrys corner with delicious ice cream or if you prefer you can taste the freshly baked sweet and savory French pastries and the large variety of tasty sandwiches prepared at Bake my Day. Sunbeds on the sand, specially designed pavilions and torches create an exotic atmosphere at Moana beach house, where beach parties and other events are also held. Fish lovers will appreciate the fresh fish at the tavern Isalos, with many specialties on the menu, washed down with a glass of ouzo. If you prefer the taste of meat, visit Trelos Gaidaros, which specializes in grilled chicken, kebab, burgers, and steaks. If you feel it is time for a cocktail , Holy Spirit, with its exotic style, is the space to visit to enjoy your drink while listening to selected music.
http://www.varkizaresort.gr/
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Yabanaki
Varkiza Resort is an all day seascape experience, and a very popular summer hangout. Yabanaki Beach has a sandy beach, clear and shallow blue water, signaled with a blue flag, and water sports are available. Specially designed corners satisfy all tastes and preferences. At the VI.P. Sundara space you can enjoy swimming and sunbathing on the comfortable wooden deckchairs with soft cushions and enjoy a cocktail or some sushi. Children and adults will love the Ben n Jerrys corner with delicious ice cream or if you prefer you can taste the freshly baked sweet and savory French pastries and the large variety of tasty sandwiches prepared at Bake my Day. Sunbeds on the sand, specially designed pavilions and torches create an exotic atmosphere at Moana beach house, where beach parties and other events are also held. Fish lovers will appreciate the fresh fish at the tavern Isalos, with many specialties on the menu, washed down with a glass of ouzo. If you prefer the taste of meat, visit Trelos Gaidaros, which specializes in grilled chicken, kebab, burgers, and steaks. If you feel it is time for a cocktail , Holy Spirit, with its exotic style, is the space to visit to enjoy your drink while listening to selected music.
http://www.varkizaresort.gr/
A place of sport, recreation, culture situated in an idyllic spot, with a gorgeous view of the sea and breathtaking sunsets.
It is an 18-hole par 72 championship course , easily accessible from the city center by car , bus and tram; the perfect place to escape for the whole family . In conjunction with the famous market of Glyfada , rich in restaurants and cafes, and a step away from the beautiful Saronic Gulf, it is a memorable experience for everyone.
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Glyfada Golf Club of Athens
Konstantinou KaramanliA place of sport, recreation, culture situated in an idyllic spot, with a gorgeous view of the sea and breathtaking sunsets.
It is an 18-hole par 72 championship course , easily accessible from the city center by car , bus and tram; the perfect place to escape for the whole family . In conjunction with the famous market of Glyfada , rich in restaurants and cafes, and a step away from the beautiful Saronic Gulf, it is a memorable experience for everyone.
Nestled on a stunning 300-km² peninsula in south Attica, the Grand Resort boasts an outdoor heated infinity pool, exquisite dining and holistic spa treatments. Its luxurious rooms enjoy unobstructed Saronic Gulf views.
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Lagonisi
Nestled on a stunning 300-km² peninsula in south Attica, the Grand Resort boasts an outdoor heated infinity pool, exquisite dining and holistic spa treatments. Its luxurious rooms enjoy unobstructed Saronic Gulf views.
White and the color of natural wood blend in aesthetic harmony with the sea blue and the different shades of green of the palm and olive trees. The beach’s comfortable and functional facilities respect the environment while offering guests a unique experience in quality services. To ensure that Astir Beach operation adheres to the strictest safety and quality standards, maximum occupancy is limited to 1.000 people at any given moment as secured by an electronic access device located at the entrance.
http://astir-beach.com/eng/
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Astir Beach
40 ApollonosWhite and the color of natural wood blend in aesthetic harmony with the sea blue and the different shades of green of the palm and olive trees. The beach’s comfortable and functional facilities respect the environment while offering guests a unique experience in quality services. To ensure that Astir Beach operation adheres to the strictest safety and quality standards, maximum occupancy is limited to 1.000 people at any given moment as secured by an electronic access device located at the entrance.
http://astir-beach.com/eng/
Sightseeing
Cape Sounio is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The ruins bear the deeply engraved name of English Romantic poet Lord Byron (1788–1823).
The site is a popular day-excursion for tourists from Athens, with the sunset over the Aegean Sea, as viewed from the ruins, a sought-after spectacle.
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Sounion
Cape Sounio is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. The ruins bear the deeply engraved name of English Romantic poet Lord Byron (1788–1823).
The site is a popular day-excursion for tourists from Athens, with the sunset over the Aegean Sea, as viewed from the ruins, a sought-after spectacle.
The Acropolis is the one historical site you can't miss. You can take a tour or wander up there yourself but during the summer, whatever you do, go early or late in the day. Getting to the Acropolis is easy and more pleasant than ever because the large avenues which border the south and west of the site (Apostolou Pavlou in Thission and Dionissiou Areopagitou in Makrianni) have been turned into giant pedestrian streets with cafes and restaurants and the walk is quite pleasant.
Below the Acropolis is the theater of Herod Atticus built by the Romans in 161 AD and still used today for classical concerts, ballet, performances of high cultural value.
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Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis is the one historical site you can't miss. You can take a tour or wander up there yourself but during the summer, whatever you do, go early or late in the day. Getting to the Acropolis is easy and more pleasant than ever because the large avenues which border the south and west of the site (Apostolou Pavlou in Thission and Dionissiou Areopagitou in Makrianni) have been turned into giant pedestrian streets with cafes and restaurants and the walk is quite pleasant.
Below the Acropolis is the theater of Herod Atticus built by the Romans in 161 AD and still used today for classical concerts, ballet, performances of high cultural value.
Parks & Nature
A mineral spa that is reported to have many healing properties.
The lake is about 50 centimeters above sea level and so it is constantly overflowing and being replenished by the hot springs beneath it. The composition of the lake is brackish and full of such minerals as potassium, natrium, lithium, ammonium, calcium, ferrum, chloride and iodine. These minerals are known for giving relief to bone and muscle problems as well as those listed above. The lake is recognized as a wonder of nature because of its unique appearance and the surroundings.
The lake is surrounded by beach chairs and umbrellas and there is a cafe-bar-restaurant too. The lake is excellent for swimming for therapy as well as for pleasure and there is equipment for helping those who find it difficult or impossible to get into the water on their own. During the summer Lake Vouliagmeni offers hot-spring baths, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy. English is spoken as are a number of other languages. Children are welcome.
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Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso
10 Agiou NikolaouA mineral spa that is reported to have many healing properties.
The lake is about 50 centimeters above sea level and so it is constantly overflowing and being replenished by the hot springs beneath it. The composition of the lake is brackish and full of such minerals as potassium, natrium, lithium, ammonium, calcium, ferrum, chloride and iodine. These minerals are known for giving relief to bone and muscle problems as well as those listed above. The lake is recognized as a wonder of nature because of its unique appearance and the surroundings.
The lake is surrounded by beach chairs and umbrellas and there is a cafe-bar-restaurant too. The lake is excellent for swimming for therapy as well as for pleasure and there is equipment for helping those who find it difficult or impossible to get into the water on their own. During the summer Lake Vouliagmeni offers hot-spring baths, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy. English is spoken as are a number of other languages. Children are welcome.
Food Scene
A unique Restaurant, Bar, Club with breath taking views. Check their website. http://www.islandclubrestaurant.gr/
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Island Club Restaurant
Leoforos Athinon SouniouA unique Restaurant, Bar, Club with breath taking views. Check their website. http://www.islandclubrestaurant.gr/
Vouliagmeni sits on the southwestern foot of the Hymettus mountain range. It is bisected by a palm tree lined boulevard. The sea, is covered with pine trees and consists of two peninsulas, Megalo and Mikro Kavouri ("Big Crab" and "Little Crab") that feature sandy and pebble beaches in between rocky shores, luxury hotels (including the Astir Palace Hotel occupying most of Mikro Kavouri), the local high school, the picturesque chapel of "St. George of the crab", two marinas, an aquatic sports club (the "Nautical Club of Vouliagmeni") and upscale restaurants, taverns and cafeterias on the waterfront.
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Vouliagmeni
Vouliagmeni sits on the southwestern foot of the Hymettus mountain range. It is bisected by a palm tree lined boulevard. The sea, is covered with pine trees and consists of two peninsulas, Megalo and Mikro Kavouri ("Big Crab" and "Little Crab") that feature sandy and pebble beaches in between rocky shores, luxury hotels (including the Astir Palace Hotel occupying most of Mikro Kavouri), the local high school, the picturesque chapel of "St. George of the crab", two marinas, an aquatic sports club (the "Nautical Club of Vouliagmeni") and upscale restaurants, taverns and cafeterias on the waterfront.
Shopping
The area, which is home to many of Greece's millionaires, ministers and celebrities, stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs. This fashion-conscious suburb is known in Greece for its upmarket cafes, well-known restaurants, boutiques and cosmopolitan summer clubs; Glyfada has also been called "Knightsbridge-on-Sea", "Hellenic Hamptons", or the "Beverly Hills of Greece".
On the quay at Glyfada is a rescue and rehabilitation centre for sea turtles, run by ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece. The staff there provide free educational tours of the facilities and treatments for visitors.
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Glyfada
The area, which is home to many of Greece's millionaires, ministers and celebrities, stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs. This fashion-conscious suburb is known in Greece for its upmarket cafes, well-known restaurants, boutiques and cosmopolitan summer clubs; Glyfada has also been called "Knightsbridge-on-Sea", "Hellenic Hamptons", or the "Beverly Hills of Greece".
On the quay at Glyfada is a rescue and rehabilitation centre for sea turtles, run by ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece. The staff there provide free educational tours of the facilities and treatments for visitors.
Arts & Culture
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies on the archaeological site of Makrygianni and the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.
The museum was founded in 2003, while the Organization of the Museum was established in 2008. It opened to the public on 20 June 2009. Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square metres.
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Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies on the archaeological site of Makrygianni and the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.
The museum was founded in 2003, while the Organization of the Museum was established in 2008. It opened to the public on 20 June 2009. Nearly 4,000 objects are exhibited over an area of 14,000 square metres.