Autumn is the season when you’ve been full of batteries since the summer period, but you miss the excursions and the sea. You still have time to spend a weekend or take a one-day trip close to Athens. Attica and the places around are ideal for a one day trip without having to spend a lot of money or time to make the trip. Such a place which is close to Athens and it looks like an island when actually it is not. It is Galaxidi. The nearby seaside village which is ‘a must’ for a weekend that looks like an island but it is not.
Galaxidi: An economic destination close to Athens
And Galaxidi has everything. Sea, picturesque alleys, beautiful corners, and good food, at very good prices and excellent service. And this is the main reason that will make you visit it again and very soon. This destination close to Athens is ideal if you want to escape for a weekend from Athens but not to travel far away. It is just two hours from the center of Athens.
If you go as long as the weather is good you will be able to enjoy swimming since most beaches have warm waters and almost no wind. A typical example is the Agios Vasilios beach. There you will enjoy a hot swim until the end of October.
Galaxidi is a romantic destination that will make you escape from everyday life for a while. You’re going to walk on cobblestones and eat in traditional taverns. If you manage to go for a three-day trip, you can easily organize an excursion to Arachova or Delphi. Perfect for a quiet and relaxed autumn getaway close to Athens.
What you have to remember
- Worth a visit to the Maritime and Ethnological Museum. You will see some of the most important exhibits of the past years and make a unique journey in history.
- It’s a low budget destination. You will need about 40 euros for your whole drive, for a double room 35-40 euros while you will eat with more than 12 euros per person in many taverns in the area.
Source of external photography: Vlachos Evangelos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Galaxidi is located just two hours from the center of Athens, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway or one-day trip without having to travel far or spend a lot of time on the journey.
No, Galaxidi is not an island. It is a picturesque seaside village in Attica that looks like an island due to its charming coastal setting, traditional architecture, and island-like atmosphere, but it is located on the mainland close to Athens.
Autumn is an ideal time to visit Galaxidi. The weather remains good enough for swimming until the end of October, with warm waters and minimal wind. Most beaches, such as Agios Vasilios beach, are comfortable for swimming during this season.
Galaxidi is a low-budget destination. You will need approximately 40 euros for your round-trip drive from Athens, double room accommodations cost 35-40 euros per night, and you can enjoy meals at traditional taverns for around 12 euros or more per person.
Main attractions in Galaxidi include the Maritime and Ethnological Museum featuring important historical exhibits, beautiful beaches like Agios Vasilios, picturesque cobblestone alleys, traditional taverns with excellent food, and the charming port area. From Galaxidi, you can also organize excursions to nearby Arachova or Delphi.
