Athens Riviera: exotic Eden beach, Saronida - snorkeling experience in G...

Welcome to the riviera of Athens, Greece. Feel an exotic experience while exploring the crystal clear waters of Attica and doing snorkeling. Eden beach is located 46 kilometers south of Athens center, in Saronida, Anavyssos. A magnificent protected bay with crystal clear waters, with the characteristic Black Rock dominating, it has been awarded the Blue Flag for 20 consecutive years. At Eden Beach, the heart of cosmopolitan entertainment beats, while gazing out over the beautiful Attica sunset. Snorkeling (British and Commonwealth English spelling: snorkelling) is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually swimfins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. Use of this equipment allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods with relatively little effort and to breathe while face-down at the surface. Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity, particularly at tropical resort locations. It provides the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting without the complicated equipment and training required for scuba diving. It appeals to all ages because of how little effort is involved and is the basis of the two surface disciplines of the underwater sport of finswimming. Snorkeling is also used by scuba divers when on the surface, in underwater sports such as underwater hockey and underwater rugby, and as part of water-based searches conducted by search and rescue teams. Essential equipment includes the snorkel for breathing, and a diving mask or swimming goggles for vision. Swimfins for more efficient propulsion are common. Environmental protection against cold, sunburn and marine stings and scratches is also regionally popular, and may be in the form of a wetsuit, diving skins, or rash vest. Some snorkellers rely on waterproof sunscreen lotions, but some of these are environmentally damaging. If necessary, the snorkeller may wear a weightbelt to facilitate freediving, or an inflatable snorkelling vest, a form of buoyancy aid, for safety. Underwater photography has grown in popularity since the early 2000s as waterproof cameras became affordable to recreational users. Many snorkelers now carry a waterproof camera with them while they snorkel and may record photographs or video clips and later share them on social media platforms or post them to other websites. This mass of documentation has enormous scientific potential, as millions of tourists are able to cover greater areas than professional scientists whose field-study time is limited. Various citizen science programs have emerged to realize this potential. Thus underwater photographs of natural subjects become database records of geo-located and time-stamped species observations. The observed species may be identified by the contributor or by other website users or team members, depending on the platform. Various protocols for organization and self-directed study for snorkelers interested in natural science also exist. At Réunion island, these approaches have resulted in many new records and even the discovery of new species. Saronida (Greek: Σαρωνίδα) is a seaside resort village and former community in East Attica, Greece. It is part of Athens metropolitan area. Saronida is located on the Saronic Gulf coast, in the southeastern part of the Attica peninsula. It lies on the western foot of the Olympos hill. It is 2 km northwest of Anavyssos, 10 km south of Kalyvia Thorikou and 31 km southeast of Athens city centre. Greek National Road 91 (Athens - Sounio) passes through the town. Saronida is connected to Athens by bus services. Saronida in antiquity was an area of ​​the Attic Municipality of Saronikos that was located on the coast of Trittya, according to the administrative division of Kleisthenos. Today it is a popular holiday community in Southeastern Attica, built on the shores of the Saronic Gulf, in the wider residential complex of Lavreotiki. The area presents significant tourist traffic and has a large number of summer homes due to its long and sandy beach. In recent years, however, more and more people choose it as their permanent place of residence. The center of the community is located in front of the Saronic Sea, at the junction of Sounio and Saronidos Avenues, from where the area becomes accessible. Saronida has an organized road plan that consists of semicircular roads that start from the hill and meet on the coastal road. The name comes from the Saronic Gulf, which overlooks the settlement. #Athens #exoticbeach #Greece #snorkeling #underwater #scuba #diving #saronida #eden