You can reach the village of Marathon and the school’s venue, Golden Coast Hotel & Bungalows from the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos.

• by our chartered bus. Specific information will be announced soon.
• by taxi. The trip takes about 35  minutes and the price is approximately 40-50 Euros  (depends on extra charges for night shift etc).
• by public suburban bus  at the hotel’s main gate direct connection. Public orange buses (KTEL) depart from SOFITEL HOTEL in the AIRPORT

Lunch and dinner are offered in a seated buffet in a reserved area for the Play-Create-Learn Summer Schools 2018, which you will be shown upon arrival. If you miss the opening hours the restaurant/tavern of the hotel can offer you a selection of dishes, according to the all-inclusive policy of the hotel.

A brochure will be distributed describing analytically all services and regulations of the hotel's all inclusive policy, including free of charge sports, recreational activities, pool bar services and rates for activities or services that are not including in the free of charge services and activities (ex.scuba diving lessons etc that are hosted in the hotel premises).

For any special requests or complaints we kindly advise you to contact directly the hotel reception. If any issue remains unresolved then do not hesitate to inform the school organizers. We will do our best to assist and upgrade your stay in the hotel.

Sun bathing and tanning may be beneficial for your health nevertheless extensive stay under direct sun light may cause skin burns and sunstroke. It is strongly recommended to wear head cap and protect the uncovered skin of your body with sunscreen lotion. Please note that after 14.00 p.m. until 17.00 p.m you must take extra precautions once being outdoors (dressed lightly but covered drinking water and avoiding heavy lunches and extra alcoholic beverages). A sun burn soothing cream and a mosquito repellent spray can be found in the shops in the hotel premises or the airport and could be very helpful. The hotel's beach (Marathon Bay) is sandy, easy to walk and friendly for children. The waters are sparkling clear and pleasantly refreshing. There are a variety of swimming pools and places to relax in the hotel premises. It is advised to bring a light jacket or cardigan due to sea breeze at night long trousers and sneakers or loafers for safe sightseeing and walking outdoors.
Before outdoors activities according to weather conditions and type of activity you will be re-notified about outfit and other requirements.

In case of any sudden illness or other problems that need immediate medical treatment please contact the hotel reception and the contact person (representing the organizers) in the hotel premises. We have arranged so that you will be treated according to the incident that has occurred efficiently.