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A walking tour of Lavrio, Greece

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Lavrio is the coastal town in the southeastern part of Attica which is the region where Athens is located. This is a great place to visit if you want to go to restaurants and shop around, but also be by the water. Personally, I get pretty tired of staying in downtown Athens because there's not much of a breeze and I can't get to the beach very quickly. This is only super easy if you're renting a car, otherwise you can get to the beach or visit closer beach areas like Glyfada.

 
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Lavrio is the coastal town in the southeastern part of Attica which is the region where Athens is located. This is a great place to visit if you want to go to restaurants and shop around, but also be by the water. Personally, I get pretty tired of staying in downtown Athens because there's not much of a breeze and I can't get to the beach very quickly. This is only super easy if you're renting a car, otherwise you can get to the beach or visit closer beach areas like Glyfada.

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Wow! This place looks fantastic. Seems like it is a bit of a "miniature" downtown Athens... off the beaten track, plenty to do, and a nice way to spend the day.
 
There is a fantastic walking holiday for you whether you want to explore the beautiful islands of Crete, Naxos, Santorini, or Andros; hike Mount Olympus for impressive views; or journey into the heart of Greece to discover ancient wonders in Athens and Meteora. Car rental services are increasingly popular as an alternative mode of transportation. Renting a car is highly recommended unless you are visiting a neighbouring town or state and returning home the next day. CRETARENT is a reputable car rental company with 40 years of industry experience. We deliver your rental car to Heraklion and Chania, as well as all Cretan airports and ports, or to your hotel if you prefer, and we have a brand new large fleet of vehicles to choose from.
 
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