You have received a sunlit morning Kyriakatika want to get the car and make a great ride, but do not know where to go? The utopian ideal and be heard, a few miles from Attica ekdromikoi destinations are offered for one - Escapes (not only) and can distract you from polyvoui reality of the city.
Now, especially in warmer weather, what better than a one day trip with the company, which will include - if not even swim in the sea-anazoogonitikous peripatous, the necessary dose of sightseeing, relaxation in seaside tavernas and ouzeri and magical sunsets just before the return?
Collected, therefore, information about the most beautiful and short-haul destinations in Athens, xethapsame the summer our hats and prepared to film in our machines. What nomizate? Only you would travelling?
Starting with an island. The small and evergreen Agkistri, in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, is only 55 minutes from Piraeus by ferry Catamaran and 5 nautical miles from Aegina.
Our experience from our visit to our island left the best impression. You will be proposed for a one day trip, do not get a car together. The paths are small and can easily fill either the local private bus or a taxi.
The best you can do however is to rent a bike and follow the coastal route from Skala, which is the port, to Megalohori, the capital. It surprised by the beautiful beach Chalikiada and green landscape with trees almost touch the sea.
And when peinasete select one of the seaside taverns and enjoy fresh seafood and homemade mageiremata. Our proposals on food for the two centrally taverns of Skala, Aquarius and Gialo, whose owners have rented rooms and, for you who will "agkistrotheite" and will want to spend the night there.
Tripoli: Waiting tide
The Tripoli is perhaps the first part will think when you look a day ekdromiko destination. And it is true that most of you you have been here.
It lies about 70 kilometers from Athens and is ideal for chalarotikous peripatous both beach, the big port, and more mountains, the hill where the ancient fortress. The natural phenomenon of tides in the Strait of Euripus, indeed, is what draws most of the old bridge for observation of the water.
However, the city is rich in other attractions, such as projecting Red House, on the north side of the beach, dating from 1884, the House with the Statues, against this and the Archaeological Museum.
And if all those you know, we are here to tell you suggest the best taverns and ouzeries. We have and we say, then: the Ouzeri Lucas, is seaside, but is located opposite the beach of Halkida, namely from the other side of the old bridge, in Kanithos. Try definitely shells, which is always fresh and bekri meze from shrimp. Tavern - Restaurant "well", located just outside of Tripoli, on the road to B. Evia, in Outside Panagitsa. Famous for kreatomezedes and deserves to go on grafikotati courtyard with mouries. Restaurant "Loxantra" in the city centre, neoclassical stone, with traditional dishes. Finally, fish tavern "The Dolphins, on the beach of Halkida, what is best for fresh fish.
While there are two coffee shops must. In Mostar, with a magnificent location at the entrance of Halkida and tourist Xenia, located on the hill and fortress.
In Eretria can be reached either by road from Tripoli or ferry boat from Oropos, in just 20 minutes. With a rich history, numerous sites and picturesque corners, is an ideal proposal for a "full" day.
Wander to the seaside pedestrian street, visit built in 326 BC ancient theatre and the archaeological museum with a rich collection of ceramic works, notable sculptures and classical and Hellenistic periods epitymvies inscriptions.
Admire the ruins of the ancient citadel, the Roman baths, the gate of the ancient wall, the museum of modern art and his home Kanari, neoclassical building dating from 1847. Move the picturesque bridge to get around the Island of Dreams, a small island which houses the Montreal hotel complex.
The mesimeraki, fresh fish would enjoy the "Remezzo" on the beach, while homemade steamed - the specialties kokkinisto with macaroni-will go to "Lykos." For coffee ice cream and then a position in upper class "Budas".
Just outside Eretria, the road to Aliveri, Amarinthos offered for walks on the beach and chalarotikous peripatous. Here you can enjoy fresh seafood in "Stefano" ouzo-and traditional varieties in the cafe "Hades", which will travel at other times. For coffee or drink at exactly the point skaei wave, visit the beach bar "Inn and Out".
Loutraki: Ydatini charm
The "city of water", as called for in an official site of the Municipality of Loutraki, might have, in recent years, linking its name with one of the best casinos in the country, has, however, much more to offer the visitor.
Many archaeological sites with great historical interest, including mykinaikoi graves in Skaloma, Isthmia and the Heraion near Lake Vouliagmeni, Byzantine churches, monasteries and chapels graphics, pezoporikes routes into the nature of the mountain cluster Geraneion and, of course, The winners of Blue Flag beaches in the wider region promise to give the trip you color and variety to such an extent that will probably dyskolefteite not to extend.
For a wide variety of exceptional, fresh seafood make a stop in a tavern "John", in the coastal zone, while for the meat-must-paidakia to more glam environment go to the "Fragkia" near the casino… and leave room for extra desserts, at the end.
Despite the fact that the majority of Athenians visited almost exclusively for summer clubs, the coastal area of Attica is probably the best option for a one day trip, not only because of its proximity to kleinon asty, but also for its charm, which largely remains discreet….
The route, if you start a little earlier than the lunchtime rush-hour, it will take more than half an hour. Even, however, they "pagidefteite" movement, coastal route is anyway very relaxing - and a brief stop in any of the beaches more than proposed.
Make a stand for excellent homemade ice cream-must the handmade chocolate syrup-the Sweet Palace, in Lagonissi and coffee exactly opposite, in Aqua, to enjoy a splendid view of the sea from the huge balcony.
For noon, fresh fish and other thalassinous snacks by the sea will enjoy the tavern "Galini" in the Old Fokaia, or "Efkalypta" in Lagonissi. For cooked dishes and time is very good choice "Anna", also in the Old Fokaia, while "Chagiati" in the centre of the famous Anavyssou… skewer is honorary.
Calculate the time to get to Sounion dysei just before the sun, to admire the amazing sunset from the temple of Poseidon. And if you come to mind summer, kykladitikes images… patience. The summer is now a breath.
