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Is there anything to do near the Athens airport?

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Funny enough, I have a quick 8 hour layover in Athens before going to Turkey for a business trip. I've never really explored the area by the airport. Is there anything to do there?
 
Totally! There's a really nice beach town called Porto Rafti with great tavernas and really clear blue waters. It's about twenty minutes from the airport and there are also some small hotels if you would like to stop and rest
 
Last time I went to the Athens airport I stayed in Porto Rafti and it was amazing. We had dinner at the limani (port) at a great pizza restaurant. It's a great place for a layover
 
I've heard great things about Porto Rafti - that sounds like a great option, and it isn't too far away from the airport. Although eight hours isn't long, it is still plenty of time to see the beach and get a bite to eat.
 
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