Athenian Riviera & Attica Coastline

Little known fact: Athens is more than just the Acropolis. Hands down, this city with its vibrant urban landscape boasts some of the best beaches and seaside destinations in the world and boasts a Riviera just 30 minutes away from its heart. Begin by gazing at the luxurious yachts docked at Flisvos Marina, the mega yacht marina with shops and dining venues in the town of Paleo Faliro; enjoy a light salad, burger or cool drink dockside at Marina Alimou just a few tram stops away. The tram is the best way to see the coastline neighborhoods the make up the greater Athens-Attica region (Paleo Faliro, Alimos, Kalamaki, Agios Kosmas, Elliniko and Glyfada). Take it from Syntagma up to the beginning of Voula and enjoy some of the year round seaside hotspots. Voulgiameni is one the ritziest places to enjoy the Athens summer. And the accommodations here serve neighboring towns Voula, Varkiza and Glyfada. If blue waters and curvy winding paths is your version of sightseeing, then take the E22 Saronida Express bus for an awe-inspiring ride you are surely not to forget. On your left is the Lake at Voulgiameni and just a bit further down in Varkiza is Island, one of the best summer supper clubs this side of the Mediterranean. Anavissos has many seaside tavernas and windsurfing locales. Lagonissi is also a hot destination on the summer. Perhaps that’s why every year more and more twenty and thirty-something jet setters choose to make Athens their home, opting to take advantage of the city’s sea and sun lifestyle choices, not to mention chic nightlife and designer and prêt a porter shopping. For native Athenians, the blue-flag beaches are just part of daily life; but for those who come from colder and cloudier climates, the sea that extends from the city is something to be appreciated daily. It’s not many cities where you can take a swim after putting in a full day at the office or sightseeing! Visitors to Athens can easily explore this side of the city – all the way down to its tip and the Temple of Poseidon – just by taking the bus or the tram. No need to head to the Greek islands, at least not yet…