The western half, located between Athinas Avenue and the sea, is covered with pine trees and consists of two peninsulas, Megalo and Mikro Kavouri (" Big Crab " and " Little Crab ") that feature sandy and pebble beaches in between rocky shores, luxury hotels ( including the Astir Palace Hotel occupying most of Mikro Kavouri ), the local high school, the picturesque chapel of " St. George of the crab ", two marinas, an aquatic sports club ( the " Nautical Club of Vouliagmeni ", see below ), a sports club ( soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis ) and upscale restaurants, taverns and cafeterias on the waterfront.

The neighboring communities that surround the mountain are Athens, Zografou, Kaisariani, Vyronas, Ilissia ( a region of Zografou ), Ymittos, Helioupolis, Argyroupoli, Elliniko, Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni in the west, Varkiza, Vári, Markopoulo and Paeania to its east, and Papagou, Holargos, Aghia Paraskevi, Gerakas and Glyka Nera.

The village is built amphitheatrically on the surrounding hills having a panoramic view at the Corinthian Gulf in the SW and the Limni Vouliagmeni, a coastal settlement next to a blue lagoon in the West.

During the Bilderberg Meeting at Vouliagmeni ( Greece ) in 2009, for instance, the British Guardian reporter Charlie Skelton was arrested twice after having taken pictures of vehicles.

The Heraion of Perachora ( sanctuary of the goddess Hera ) is an archaeological site of great significance located at the end of the Perachora peninsula and for the picturesque Vouliagmeni lake.

* Road cycling, held at the Athens historic centre ( start and finish at Kotzia Square, for the road race events ) and in Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre ( for the time trial events ).

Located at Vouliagmeni, to the southeast of Athens, the temporary facility seated up to 3, 600, though only 2, 200 seats were publicly available for the event.

He was also a water polo goalkeeper for the Nautical Club of Vouliagmeni.

After 1-1-2011 Vari joined Voula and Vouliagmeni, according to Kallikratis regulations, in a joined municipality.

Mundie attended a meeting of the Bilderberg Group in Vouliagmeni, Greece from May 14-17 in 2009.

It is referred to as the Hymettus Beltway ( A64 ) ( Greek: Περιφερειακή Υμηττού ), serving parts of eastern Athens, while it is also expected to be extended further southwards to Vouliagmeni and further eastwards towards Rafina.

Vouliagmeni (, meaning " sunken ") is a seaside town and former municipality 20 km south of Athens, Greece.

Vouliagmeni is among the most expensive areas of housing real estate in Greece and Europe.

Vouliagmeni sits on the southwestern foot of the Hymettus mountain range.

After 1-1-2011 Vouliagmeni joined Vari and Voula, according to Kallikratis regulations, in a joined municipality.

Other remnants of early human habitation found in Vouliagmeni include Neolithic and Bronze Age building foundations, and a 5th century BC outpost.

The Nautical Club of Vouliagmeni, or " NOV " ( Greek: Ναυτικός Όμιλος Βουλιαγμένης, " NOB ") was founded by local sportsmen in 1937 and is located on the eastern edge of the Mikro Kavouri, adjacent to the Astir Palace Hotel and overlooking the bay, town and lake.

Immediately to the south of town and very close to the sea, a rare geophysical formation is to be found that gave the suburb its modern name: Lake Vouliagmeni (" Sunken Lake "), a small brackish water lake fed by underground currents seeping through the mass of Mount Hymettus.

At the 2004 Summer Olympics, the triathlon events were held at the Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre.

The Vouliagmeni Olympic Centre was the site of the men's and women's triathlon at the 2004 Summer Olympics at Athens, Greece.

Track cycling took place at the Olympic Velodrome, and road cycling at Vouliagmeni.

Extensions will be constructed towards Rafina, Lavrio and Vouliagmeni.

The Hymettus Beltway will also be extended southwards to Vouliagmeni.

It is also located S of Athens W of Vouliagmenis Avenue, N of Vouliagmeni, NW of Cape Sounio and SE of Piraeus and Syngrou Avenue.

It is also located W of Athens, WNW of Syngrou Avenue, NW of Vouliagmeni, E of Piraeus and SE of Kifissou Avenue.

Other natural features which can be of high interest are the forests, canyons, mountains, deserts, seacoast, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, springs, etcetera with which the area is blessed.

Nearly level areas are required for parking areas, beaches, camp areas, ballfields, etcetera.

Reefs are left high and dry, and the beaches are covered with stranded fish.

When the plague hits, the deprivation of this symbol of freedom becomes more pronounced, as the beaches are closed, as is the port.

There are a number of beaches in the Acapulco Bay and the immediate coastline.

The beaches are also a popular tourist attraction.

The Silver Sands are located on the East side of the village, and are one of Scotland's seven " Blue flag " awarded beaches, which denotes an exemplary standard of cleanliness, facilities, safety, environmental education and management.

The two beaches are linked by part of the Fife Coastal Path which also takes you past the harbour and the Hawkcraig-a popular rock climbing location.

There are several attractions in the city of Aveiro, including cathedrals, canals and the beaches of the Peninsula de São Jacinto.

Bare-breasted women are legal and culturally acceptable at public beaches in Australia and much of Europe.

Emergent coastlines are identifiable by the coastal landforms, which are above the high tide mark, such as raised beaches.

Beyond Copacabana, there are two small beaches: one, inside Fort Copacabana and other, right after it: Diabo (" Devil ") Beach.

29 public beaches are also found along the shore.

There are 33 sand Chicago beaches, a plethora of museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, and 10 bird and wildlife gardens.

Adult Hawksbills and Greens are common in the surrounding seas and nest regularly on the ocean-side beaches of the atoll.

There are no fewer than 152 beaches along its coastline — 50 kilometres of fine, white sand and 25 kilometres of black volcanic shingle.

Excellent sandy beaches are found in many locations.

The beaches adjoining the extensive sand dunes east of Corralejo are popular, as are the more protected extensive sandy shores of the Playa de Sotavento de Jandia on the southeastern coast between Costa Calma and the Morro Jable.

Naked sun bathing and swimming are the norm on beaches away from inhabited areas.

Sites of interest include Corralejo and El Jable to the north which are made up of fine sand dunes whilst the south is filled with long beaches and remote bays.

The northern beaches frequented by snorkeling enthusiasts and sun worshipers alike are referred to as lakes by the locals.