Continuing the coastal road that connects Vouliagmeni with Varkiza, a series of wraps of the natural landscape unfold with many small coves. An area well Known as Limanakia, or ‘small ports’, are little coves with rocky beaches and blue-green waters, Is particularly popular among Athenians. The area is accessible only by foot and requires care when navigating through the steep slopes of the rocks overlooking the coves.
There, listening with both an open heart and ear, you can hear the waves crashing against the nearby rocks. These rocks have been the go-to place for many bathers since they were kids. They used to jump off of it and into the water, or sit on it and read their favorite book.
Waves crash over the rocks spreading it's lacy foam like the edge of a petticoat. Depending on the orientation of wind, the salty air may lay thickly on your tongue and fill your nostrils. You will never taking your eyes off the empty horizon where blue sea meets blue sky. You will enjoy the faint taste of salt.
The air carries a faintly delicious perfume with it also. It is as if a vial is being slowly uncorked, revealing a galaxy of otherworldly scents.
The coastline is brilliant in the morning sun with it's chalky white ribbon of cliffs, jagged and folded, shrinking into the distance. Below the cliffs were beaches of rocks made rough by the barnacles upon them.
Ideal for relaxation and diving, Limanakia are a favourite destination of the young and scuba-divers.
You should know that the same picture-perfect scene you are devouring with your eyes may be very dangerous for many an unwary mariner. The fool-strewn sea floor is not to be underestimated, however sensuous it may seem above the surface.