Porto Rafti
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Porto Rafti official name: Limēn Mesogaias (Greek: Λιμήν Μεσογαίας) or Limani Mesogaias ("Port of the Mesogeia", the plain to the east of Mount Hymmettus
), is a seaside town.In 2001, its population was 7,131. It surrounds the Porto Rafti Bay in the east coast of Attica
, 38 km from the center of Athens
, Greece
. It is also located very close to the new Athens International Airport, the Attiki Odos
and to the closed Olympic Equestrian Centre of Athens. Porto Rafti is part of the Markopoulo Mesogeias municipality in the East Attica
prefecture.
The town is known for its beaches, restaurants serving traditional Greek food (tavernas), hotels and apartments for rent during the holidays. In Porto Rafti, thousands of Athens' residents have built their country-houses for their holidays.
), so it is isolated from the rest of Attica. The climate resembles mostly that of the Aegean Islands with relatively mild winters and hot dry summers. Its main avenues are Gegou Gregou, Markopoulou and Porto Rafti.
).
Porto Rafti also has its own football and basketball team, called AEPOR (Athlitiki Enosi Porto Rafi or Porto Rafti Athletic Club).
Hymettus
Hymettus, also Hymettos is a mountain range in the Athens area, East Central Greece. It is also colloquially known as Trellos or Trellovouno , a name of uncertain origin...
), is a seaside town.In 2001, its population was 7,131. It surrounds the Porto Rafti Bay in the east coast of Attica
Attica
Attica is a historical region of Greece, containing Athens, the current capital of Greece. The historical region is centered on the Attic peninsula, which projects into the Aegean Sea...
, 38 km from the center of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. It is also located very close to the new Athens International Airport, the Attiki Odos
Attiki Odos
Attiki Odos is a privately owned toll motorway in Greece. The Proastiakos high-speed suburban rail is set almost entirely in the median of the motorway, along its main section. The motorway's numbers are 6 for the main section, 64 for the Hymettus Beltway and 65 for the Aigaleo Beltway...
and to the closed Olympic Equestrian Centre of Athens. Porto Rafti is part of the Markopoulo Mesogeias municipality in the East Attica
East Attica
East Attica is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of Attica. The capital of the regional unit is the town of Pallini. The regional unit covers the eastern part of the agglomeration of Athens, and also the rural area to its east....
prefecture.
The town is known for its beaches, restaurants serving traditional Greek food (tavernas), hotels and apartments for rent during the holidays. In Porto Rafti, thousands of Athens' residents have built their country-houses for their holidays.
Geography
The city is surrounded by two hills (Merenta peak 613 m above sea level, and PeratiPerati
Perati is a small settlement near Livek in the Kobarid Municipality in the Littoral region of Slovenia.-External links:*...
), so it is isolated from the rest of Attica. The climate resembles mostly that of the Aegean Islands with relatively mild winters and hot dry summers. Its main avenues are Gegou Gregou, Markopoulou and Porto Rafti.
History
The port of Porto Rafti is no longer in use due to environmental concerns. This port was the scene of the allied troops' evacuation after the German invasion in Greece at the end of April 1941. The port was a major trading place during ancient times, and until the collapse of the Roman Empire. The names of the ancient villages were Prassiai, Steiria and Koroni. They belonged to the Pandionis tribe according to the division of Ancient Athens Democracy made by Clisthenes in the early 5th century BC.Historic population
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3,292 | |
| 2001 | 7,131 | +116.61% |
Other areas
Porto Rafti has a school, a middle (gymnasium) and secondary (lyceum) school. The town also has at least five churches (the church of Prophet Helias is the parochial church), a post office and a square (plateiaPlateia
Plateia or platia is the Greek word for town square. Most Greek and Cypriot cities have several town squares which are a point of reference in travelling and guiding...
).
Sports
Nautical sports at Porto Rafti are served by two major clubs (NASPOR http://www.naspor.gr and IOPOR http://www.iopor.com).Porto Rafti also has its own football and basketball team, called AEPOR (Athlitiki Enosi Porto Rafi or Porto Rafti Athletic Club).
Nearest places
- Achladia, south
- Markopoulo Mesogeias, west
- Vravrona, north