Lagonissi (, meaning "island of the lakes") (from latin "lago" and ) is a seaside residential area in the Athens Riviera and the southern part of Kalyvia Thorikou in

East Attica East Attica () is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Attica. The regional unit covers the eastern part of the urban agglomeration of Athens, and also the rural area to its east. Administration The regional unit East ...

. It is situated close to the shore and on a peninsula by the

Saronic Gulf The Saronic Gulf ( Greek: Σαρωνικός κόλπος, ''Saronikós kólpos'') or Gulf of Aegina in Greece is formed between the peninsulas of Attica and Argolis and forms part of the Aegean Sea. It defines the eastern side of the isthmus of C ...

. Lagonisi is located approximately 30 km southeast of

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and 35 km northwest of Cape

Sounio Cape Sounion ( Modern Greek: Aκρωτήριο Σούνιο ''Akrotírio Soúnio'' ; ''Άkron Soúnion'', latinized ''Sunium''; Venetian: ''Capo Colonne'' "Cape of Columns") is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, ...

. Restaurant facilities, cafeterias and bars are located mainly at the heart of Lagonissi, close to Kalyvion Avenue (the road connecting Lagonissi with Kalyvia Thorikou). It is part of Athens metropolitan area.

Beaches

Lagonisi has many sandy beaches including those of ''Pefko'', ''Agios Nikolas'' and ''Galazia Akti''.

Education

The increasing number of new residents, most notably from the southern suburbs of

has led to the construction of public schools for children of all ages. Most specifically, the last decades there have been built two nursery schools, two primary schools, one middle school and one high school. There are also two private nursery schools, one of whom is English-speaking.

Transportation

Greek National Road 91 connects Lagonissi with

and

, while Thorikou road connects Lagonisi with

Greek National Road 89 Greek National Road 89 is a road in East Attica, Greece. It connects Gerakas with Sounio, via Koropi and Lavrio. Between Gerakas and Koropi it has lost importance after the opening of the A6 motorway. There are plans to upgrade the section bet ...

. OASA (Athens Urban Transport Organisation) operates a frequent all-year round bus service to and from Elliniko metro station with the designation 122. The average travel time between Lagonisi and Elliniko metro station is about 50 minutes. Furthermore, there is a KTEL coach service connecting central

with the entire coastal area of western Attica, from Palaio Faliro to Cape

Sounion Cape Sounion (Modern Greek: Aκρωτήριο Σούνιο ''Akrotírio Soúnio'' ; ''Άkron Soúnion'', latinized ''Sunium''; Venetian: ''Capo Colonne'' "Cape of Columns") is the promontory at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, ...

. An inter-municipality bus service operating four to five times per day connects Lagonissi with Kalyvia Thorikou. Taxi service is available as well.

Sports

Lagonisi has an indoor basketball/volleyball arena located close to the middle school. There are numerous outdoor basketball courts and football pitches, a tennis court and two beach volleyball courts. Furthermore, there is a gym and many indoor areas provide lessons for martial arts, yoga and aerobic exercises. An equestrian club called "St.George" is located in the eastern outskirts of the community as well.

Climate

Lagonisi has a

hot semi-arid climate A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a desert climate. There are different kinds of sem ...

(

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: ''BSh'') with mild winters, hot summers and low annual precipitation. Together with Anavyssos it is the driest area in mainland

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References

Populated places in East Attica Saronikos, Attica {{Attica-geo-stub