{"id":69357,"date":"2026-05-28T13:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/clean-monday-weekend-travel-to-islands-near-athens\/69357\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T17:21:27","slug":"clean-monday-weekend-travel-to-islands-near-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/clean-monday-weekend-travel-to-islands-near-athens\/69357\/","title":{"rendered":"3-day trip ideas: Travel to islands near Athens"},"content":{"rendered":"

The islands near Athens are an ideal choice for a long weekend as well as a pleasant, relaxing break by the sea. There are, in fact, islands that take more or less two hours to get to, which means you spend a full weekend there. The islands near Athens are an ideal choice for a Clean Monday weekend and a pleasant, relaxing weekend by the sea. There are, in fact, islands that take less than two hours to get to, which means you spend a full weekend there. You can reach them from the port of Piraeus, Rafina, or Lavrio, depending on your itinerary and what suits you best.<\/p>\n

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Clean Monday weekend: Travel to islands near Athens
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Hydra island<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Everyone’s favorite Hydra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A dream destination for all seasons of the year and even within walking distance from the port of Piraeus is Hydra.<\/strong> But especially on a three-day weekend, the island is what you are looking for to spend this day differently and happily. The reason is that Ash Monday or any three-day trip is celebrated with great gusto on the island of Hydra. One of the most famous areas of Hydra, chosen by locals and visitors, is the area of Vlycho, to the west of the settlement of Hydra. It can be reached either by hiking or by sea.<\/p>\n

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Hydra at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are also several places to fly your kite, while you will find traditional taverns and shops to eat fish appetizers and anything else you want. The duration of the trip from Athens <\/b>to Hydra<\/b> is about 1 hour and fifty minutes to two hours, depending on which port you will leave from and which type of ferry you choose.
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Kythnos<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kythnos Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An alternative but very good choice for the Clean Monday weekend is Kythnos<\/strong>. A surprise island very close to Athens, where you will find the necessary tranquility and everything necessary to have a good time this weekend. This island is the calm power of three-day holidays and will surely pleasantly surprise you. On the one hand, Chora of Kythnos is a stately, genuine Cycladic Chora with whitewashed alleys and painted walls. And on the other hand, the beaches of the island are ideal for a walk and for flying the eagle before you end up in a tavern on the island for food.<\/p>\n

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Kolona Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is not possible, of course, to leave the island of Kythnos without visiting Kolona beach<\/strong><\/a>, one of the most famous not only in Kythnos but also in Greece. From Lavrio, the distance to Kythnos is 1 hour and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Tzia<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Tzia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our third suggestion for the three days of Clean Monday is the all-time classic Tzia. \u00a0Tzia, with its beautiful beaches and picturesque Chora<\/strong> <\/a>is close to the capital, has high-standard accommodation and sophisticated restaurants to have a good time, whatever tastes you have and whatever budget you want to spend. It is, of course, advisable to book in advance because it is an island with heavy traffic, especially on weekends, due to its proximity to Athens.<\/p>\n

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The Lion of Tzia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you are in Tzia for Clean Monday, do not forget to see Leo up close, which is located in the Chora of the island. According to the legend that is transmitted from generation to generation, Leo was sent to the island by Zeus to drive away the nymphs who lived in the forests and killed the women. It has been carved into the rock since the 7th century BC and is now an emblem of Kea.<\/p>\n

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