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Astera
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Astera is located on the Saronic Gulf (part of Aegean Sea) and it is in the 186th place out of 409 beaches in the Attica region 14.2 km away from its center, the city of Athens. It is one of the beaches of Cheroma settlement, just 4.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with brown water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Astera coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Voula beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Astera is located in Attica within Cheroma, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Although the paid beach park is currently closed, the beach remains accessible to the public and free of charge. If you find yourself facing the closed main entrance, simply follow the construction fence in a clockwise direction for approximately five minutes until you reach a right turn that leads to a narrow path between the construction site and various sports courts, inc..."
Nikolai Petrovich Zinoviev
"This beach undoubtedly ranks as the top choice for families with kids. Its serene ambiance, refined vibe, and well-stocked bar and restaurant make for a pleasant experience. The sandy shore is free of pebbles, and the water and sand are of exceptional quality. Our family, including the little ones, thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Although entry to the private beach requires a..."
Nikolai Petrovich
User reviews
"Although the paid beach park is currently closed, the beach remains accessible to the public and free of charge. If you find yourself facing the closed main entrance, simply follow the construction fence in a clockwise direction for approximately five minutes until you reach a right turn that leads to a narrow path between the construction site and various sports courts, inc..."
Nikolai Petrovich Zinoviev
"This beach undoubtedly ranks as the top choice for families with kids. Its serene ambiance, refined vibe, and well-stocked bar and restaurant make for a pleasant experience. The sandy shore is free of pebbles, and the water and sand are of exceptional quality. Our family, including the little ones, thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Although entry to the private beach requires a..."
Nikolai Petrovich
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ark• 4 min walk
- Charlie Dos• 5 min walk
- The Greek• 5 min walk
- Tsi Tsi• 6 min walk
Attractions
- Δρόμος των ποιητών• 9 min walk
- PIKPA naturist beach• 12 min walk
- Sea Turtle Rescue Ce...• 14 min walk
- Accropolis• 22 min walk
Transport
- HEW• 14.1km
- Antōnopoulou• 6 min walk
- SQUARE HESPERIDES• 7 min walk
Localities
- Cheroma• 4.7km
- Athens• 14.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Astera?
The coastline of Astera is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is brown, it does not look very good. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Astera?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Astera has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Astera good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Astera does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Astera good for families?
Yes, the Astera is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Astera secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Astera?
Astera can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Astera?
The bar is located right on the Astera.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ark is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Astera?
There are 2059 places to stay in the Astera area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Astera include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Astera from parking?
The Astera has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Astera?
There are 4 attractions near Astera that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Δρόμος των ποιητών located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Astera?
The month with the highest temperature in Astera is August. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Astera (Attica) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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