{"id":57552,"date":"2026-06-01T11:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T08:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/cres-beach-the-bay-of-attica-for-enjoyable-dives\/57552\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T17:08:48","slug":"cres-beach-the-bay-of-attica-for-enjoyable-dives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/attica\/south-attica\/cres-beach-the-bay-of-attica-for-enjoyable-dives\/57552\/","title":{"rendered":"CRES Beach: The beautiful and least known beach of Attica"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weekends are the best opportunity for excursions to beaches inside and outside Attica. Among the many options of Attica’s coastline, you can find the ideal beach to relax and enjoy the sea and the sun. Some of the beaches of Attica are quite famous and loved, and not unfairly. One of them is the CRES beach in Sounion.<\/strong> A bay that steals your heart from the first moment because of its beauty. CRES beach is considered the most famous hidden beach of Attica.<\/p>\n

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CRES Beach: The bay of Attica<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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CRES Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The beautiful beach of Attica, CRES, is perfect for those who want to escape to Attica but think they are on an… island at times. If you are wondering what CRES means, it is an acronym for “Center for Renewable Energy Sources”. It used to be a secret beach of the Attica basin.<\/p>\n

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Beautiful waters at CRES beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Due to its beauty, however, the beach became known and is a hidden gem that many want to visit.
\nThe reason is none other than the exotic waters and the environment that make you feel as if you are on an island in Greece.
\nYou will find this beach immediately after passing the village of Charakas, in Legraina, Attica<\/strong>. It is located at the 64th kilometer of Athens-Sounio Avenue. Expect to encounter a dirt road on which you have to leave your car. From that point onwards, you will descend about 100 steps that will lead you to a small paradise. In an hour, it will arrive. \"<\/picture>Already from above, you will enjoy the view which promises to lead you to a special place in Attica.
\nWelcome to CRES.
\nIn the earthly paradise that looks like an island, next to Athens.
\nIf you’ve done… Your second home is this place, see this sentence. The Charakas of pleasures, the long and affordable beach 50 minutes from Athens.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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The steps lead you to CRES beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What to remember during the one-day trip to CRES beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"<\/picture> One of the reasons that makes CRES beach so beautiful is the fact that it retains its simplicity and is not organized. This practically means that you should be organized, especially if you plan to stay all day. <\/strong>There is, of course, a canteen before you go down that can offer you the necessities. Also, it is advisable to arrive early so you can find the right place for you and your company. Especially on weekends, the hidden secret of Attica… Revealed.<\/p>\n

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