The areas hit worst by wildfires in Greece are the seaside ... all of which can be seen on the below map. The worst-hit area in Rafina is the seaside community of Mati, which is a popular summer ...

The wildfire struck Mati on Greece's east coast, not far from Athens, an area popular with tourists. Hundreds fled into the sea to escape the flames, although many did not make it that far.

In the coastal resort of Mati, the welcome sign that had advertised what was once one of Greece's picture-postcard tourist villages was hanging down by the side of the road, charred and unreadable.