Lakes of Attica
Lakes of Attica
Swimming in a lake is different from swimming in the sea. The water feels much softer, it smells different and you can relax in a more unique way. The quality of the bathing water of the lakes is, by the way, very often controlled by the health authorities, the best example being the "Blue Flags Beaches" listing.
Lakes of Attica
Lake Vouliagmenis, a true oasis in the southern suburbs of Attica, is located in a natural environment in Vouliagmeni, situated in the southern side of Athens (driving direction from Athens to Sounio).... more
The artificial lake of Marathon is a lake created in 1926 for the purpose of collecting water for the water supply of Athens. It was formed by the erection of the Marathon Dam at the junction of the streams of Haradrou and Barnaba and a few kilometers from the town of Marathona of Attica.... more
The Attica region has many mountains, canyons, and forests, some rivers and lakes, and, of course, many breathtaking natural beaches, but unfortunately only one waterfall. Therefore, it is even more amazing that it is less than half an hour from the center of Athens and even more beautiful. ... more
