The beach of Athens that puts expensive glasses next to it

June 20, 2024 | 08:15

When the late Andreas Papandreou made that famous phrase:Public bathroomsA few decades ago, he might not have even imagined that this process would seem like such a luxury today. With some obvious exceptions, such as that which lies almost at the feet of the Athenians!

Especially in previous years, the situation had reached a dead end, with the problem worsening in the so-called “”Beach front» Attica, which was either left to the neglect of individuals, or abandoned to its fate. The situation is similar or worse on the islands.

There – and basically in Popular summer destinations– It is now impossible for someone to be able to set up their own umbrella to enjoy something as simple as a shower. Wherever he finds himself, he is forced from the beginning to come to terms with the idea of ​​eSunbed rental.

This in itself may not be reprehensible if two conditions are met. The first concerns existence and Empty space For those who do not want to put their hand in their pocket, and the second is that there were no obvious (and rude) phenomena. Profiting.

However, we have to admit that lately This situation is gradually changingespecially in the Attica region where thanks to the work of agencies, groups and of course the active municipal authorities, beaches that previously seemed either inaccessible or deserted, have now been restored to where they should be: For citizens.

The state of our knowledge Glyfada It definitely stands out. There the action of the local municipality is evident and makes even the nearby “closed” beaches blush.

Over the Beautiful sand It was placed Elegant umbrellas Where everyone can spread out their towel in the shade and enjoy a swim (or much else) in Crystal clear water Ha. Some may still doubt this, but the fact is that in recent years the beaches of Glyfada have continuously won the well-known blue flags, which confirms how clean they are!

The magic of nature combined with hard work transformed them In a little paradisea few minutes away from the “solid” urban fabric, giving Athenians the possibility to dive without… getting wet.

The beaches along its entire length have already been cleaned with special machines, while all the required machines are now available Infrastructure. That is, showers, changing rooms, hallways and parking areas. In addition, what is definitely worth noting is its presence com. seatrakThat is, the facilities necessary for the sea to be accessible to our citizens who face mobility problems.

As the Deputy Mayor recently said on Open TV Eleni KarachoAnd now this is the situation. “There are no organized beaches with sunbeds in Glyfada. We have installed straw canopies, showers and changing rooms, which are accessible to everyone. We were recently awarded a Blue Flag from The Nature Conservancy. We have five free beaches, and we have no obligation to pay for bathing» He pointed out distinctively.

On the contrary, somewhere nearby Vouliagmeni coast Entrance costs €10 per person and €15 on weekends. to Brine The corresponding prices are 8 EUR for a single entry and another 3 EUR per sunbed, and the amounts on weekends and holidays are 15+5 EUR respectively. Finally, in bullet You need 7.5 to 9 euros to enter.

Photos from Trip Advisor