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. It is situated close to the shore and on a peninsula by the Saronic Gulf. Lagonisi is located approximately 30 km southeast of Athens and 35 km northwest of Cape Sounio.
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
Athens 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
Athens and
Sounio, while
Thorikou road connects Lagonisi with Greek National Road 89. 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
Athens with the entire coastal area of western Attica, from
Palaio Faliro to Cape
Sounion.
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 (Köppen climate classification:
BSh) with mild winters, hot summers and low annual precipitation. Together with
Anavyssos it is the driest area in mainland
Greece.
