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Local guides
Six honest guides to the east coast of Attica — beaches that don't show up on Instagram, the tavernas worth the drive, the day trips that fit comfortably between two beach mornings. Everything below is what we'd tell a friend who'd just booked the villa.
The town, its history, and why it's a quieter alternative to the Athens Riviera.
Read guide →Driving directions, taxi fares, car rental, and the public bus that actually works.
Read guide →Avlaki, Erotospilia, Agia Marina — ranked by what they're best for.
Read guide →Sailing, the Brauron ruins, Markopoulo wineries, and rainy-day options.
Read guide →Fish tavernas at the harbour, village bakeries, and one ouzeri worth the wait.
Read guide →Sounion, Athens, the Cyclades by ferry — distances and which one to do first.
Read guide →A month-by-month breakdown — weather, sea temperature, what's open, crowds.
Read guide →What a family-friendly week here looks like — beaches, activities, logistics.
Read guide →Pet-friendly villa, dog beaches, local vets — and the paperwork to get here.
Read guide →Three serious wineries within 20 minutes — Savatiano, Malagouzia, history.
Read guide →How to order in a taverna, what's worth seeking out, a short menu glossary.
Read guide →Renting at the airport, road rules, tolls and parking — the practical bits.
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