Koundouros beach
Koundouros is located on the island closest to Athens, in its northwestern part. Previously, according to legend, only nymphs lived here. Now, residents of the capital are selected for the weekend, expensive yachts are standing on the roads. All arrivals are greeted by the wings of windmills from the cliffs, and on the shore there is the Blue Flag. Iulida, the capital of the island, is 15 km away, about 20 to Corissia.
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Beach description
Kunduros is the best resort on the island, it is well-equipped. Soft golden sand under the feet, the most transparent water, rare even for Greece, washes the calm bay, and tamarisk bushes grow on the beach. The beach location is its reliable protection from north winds, so, starting from spring and during all summer months, many tourists come here.
Visitors find everything able to make the vacation comfortable:
- Parking places.
- Wooden sling chairs with pillows, umbrellas.
- Volley-ball sites.
- All kinds of water sports and water games are available.
- Cafes and taverns with snacks and drinks, restaurants close to the beach.
- Beach activities for adults and kids.
The place is wonderful for young and old family members. Traffic is almost absent, children can walk safely wherever they want, the beach is also very convenient for them. Yachts and boats often dock here, sounds of music reach your ears from beach taverns, and the wide sand beach is well-filled. Cruise vessels going in the southeast direction of Aegean Sea temporarily cast the anchor in Kunduros.
The coastline is cut by numerous bays and small gulfs, and paths from the main beach lead to more secluded and quiet places. In some areas, active improvement and construction are in progress, but the main share of tourists don't care, one can always find a cozy place. Due to Cay proximity, inhabitants of Athens come here to spend their weekend, and tourists from all over the world come here with one-day and longer visits.
Tourists leave the crowded city of Kunduros and go exploring wilder beaches on the opposite side of the island, following paths the most of which are paved with stones. nearby, there are several more picturesque beaches, and a ravine. Drivers who are not afraid of mud-locked roads will enjoy local earth-roads.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
Video: Beach Koundouros
Infrastructure
The cliffs built up with stone houses look quite original. Buildings made of local stone are difficult to see from far, because they are not painted, as it is customary in other parts of Greece. Everything is built from natural stone in the village: residential houses, villas, apartments.
One of these distinctive buildings is - Porto Koundouros Villas, 3,5*. The stylish rooms have access to a private beach. Guests are offered excellent breakfasts and cocktails, served in the bar above the sea. The hotel has own restaurant, and each villa equipped with a kitchen. The pool on site is in demand. A good place for romance and comfortable accommodation for a large group or with children.
The proximity to the capital determines the popularity of the island and the beach among the Athenians. The slopes of the cliffs are gradually built up with hotels and luxurious private villas. The metropolitan elite acquires residences here. The level of service in hotels, meals in restaurants, prices are corresponding.
Service in restaurants is always up to standard. If there are Greek names on the menu, the waiter will always explain the essence of the dish. The cuisine is for every taste: Mediterranean, Greek, Japanese. Seafood and all kinds of meat dishes on the grill are cooked perfectly. A lot of greens, fruits, they always try to please guests.
Vacationers with children do not have any problems with baby food, there are many things for children to choose from. Greek cooks who are spice lovers, respond to requests not to season children's dishes with specific seasonings. The cured pork loza, excellent xino cheese are worth trying, honey from local bees is appreciated.
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- Upon arrival at Athens airport, tourists travel to Lavrio by taxi or rented transport. It is only an hour by sea from Lavrio to Kea. Ferry services operate between most island resorts. Getting to the sea, tourists admire the uninhabited islands, breathe the sea air. From the port of Korissia, it takes 15 minutes drive to the capital of Kea. From there, a regional highway leads to the beach.
- Real beach weather occurs in Kunduros around June. You can swim and sunbathe until October. But the tourist season here lasts all year round.
What is interesting near the beach:
- Small caves with hiking trails.
- Rare species of birds that settle in oak groves are the subject of study by ornithologists, eco-tourists.
- Archaeological Museum.
- Panagia Kastriani, built on the steep cliff. A big holiday is held here on August 15.
- A lion carved in a rock near Iulida.
- Mylopotamos, shop of original products. Lots of natural Greek dishes.