ancient ruins
Cape Sounion
A dramatic headland south of Athens crowned by the ruins of the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Anávyssos
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Anávyssos
Anávyssos is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Keratéa, 16km from Lake Vouliagmeni.
Anávyssos is in Attica, Greece, with about 6,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Keratéa, about 9 km away.
Anavyssos (Greek: Ανάβυσσος) is a town and a former municipality in East Attica, Greece, located in the Athens Riviera. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Saronikos, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 14.478 km2. At the 2021 census it had 6,180Read more
inhabitants.
It is situated near the Saronic Gulf coast, at the foot of Olympos hill (487 m). It is 2 km north of Palaia Fokaia, 4 km east of Saronida, 10 km west of Lavrio and 34 km southeast of Athens city centre. The Greek National Road 91 (Athens - Sounion) passes south of the town, along the coast. Anavyssos is located in the area of ancient Attica's demos of Anaphlystos, which has shown significant archaeological findings like Kroisos Kouros that is exhibited in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. The contemporary settlement was originally a village founded by Greek refugees who resettled there after fleeing from various areas of Asia Minor after the Asia Minor Campaign.
Anavyssos is the place where Elias Venezis, one of the most important Greek novelists of the 20th century located his 1939 novel 'Tranquility' (Γαλήνη). Today Anavyssos is a major coastal resort of Attica famous for water-sports, the town sees its population tripled during the summer months. In addition to the main part of the town, Anavyssos includes a number of satellite settlements such as Ag. Nikolaos, Mavro Lithari, Paralia Anavyssou, Lakka, Alykes etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Anávyssos?
Within an hour or so of Anávyssos: Cape Sounion (12 km), Athens Riviera Coastal Road (15 km), Lake Vouliagmeni (16 km), Acropolis Museum (32 km).
Are there any good drives near Anávyssos?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road.
Where is Anávyssos?
Anávyssos is in Attica, Greece, about 9 km from Keratéa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,180
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.7341, 23.9439
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Anávyssos
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Athens Riviera Coastal Road
Sun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
15 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Vouliagmeni
A thermal mineral lake near Athens fed by underground hot springs, set in a collapsed cave surrounded by lush vegetation.
16 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Monastiraki Square
A vibrant Athenian square at the base of the Acropolis known for its flea market, street food, and eclectic blend of ancient and modern.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Anávyssos
- Right hereAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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