Living near the Aegean Sea obviously has it’s perks, but there is more to the Athens Coast than just the beaches. Coast Life highlights general information and ‘good-to-know’ tips for anyone spending time in the coastal suburbs.
I've been residing in the Νότια Προάστια (Southern Suburbs) since 2010 and have tried my best to sample all it has to offer. From traditional Greek classics to delicacies from foreign lands, here are my favorite places. Gyro Σπιτικό Απλά (Spitiko Apla) is located on...
UnderDog in Glyfada offers top-notch services for your four legged friends, specializing in grooming and pet sitting. UnderDog caught my eye a few years back when I was walking down Metaxas, simply because of their cute logo. Self Pet Wash A service they offer that...
The Athens Coast is going through some tough times right now. Cleanup crews are working around the clock to try and contain an oil spill off the coast of Salamina. What happened 2,200 tons of oil and 370 tons of gasoline were spilled when the cargo ship "Agia Zoni II...
There a few different types of places in Greece where you can buy your necessities when it comes to the food and drink arena. I find that Greece is a very convenient place for getting what you want, when you want it. The All Day Cafe/Bar is a perfect example, but we...
Athens Coast's number one objective is to inform the world about this wonderful area and we are using various social media platforms to do so. Are you following? Social Media. So many discussions these days regarding those two little words. 'Member life before...
Are you looking for a venue to host an event in the Southern area of Athens? Occasions Function Hall in Elliniko is centrally located and highly adaptable for any of your party needs. Occasions is run by Deborah who left her native Scotland in 1983 and moved to the...
Glyfada is a city with a lot to offer residents as well as visitors. Upscale shopping and dining, with everyday life mixed in with a splash of beach. It is the last urban(ish) city before you hit the La La Land of Voula and beyond. Glyfada is a city of action....
Athens Coast is a participant in the European Union's initiative 'Let's Clean Up Europe'. What is Let's Clean Up Europe? Let’s Clean Up Europe is one program of the LIFE+ project, European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR). The project aims to promote the implementation...
Coffee is a part of everyday life in Greece. Greeks love their coffee! BUT they don't just drink any old filter coffee from a drip machine. They make coffee a super cool accessory. Here is a game you can play when you arrive in the Athens Airport. See how long it...
Apps Apps Apps! And I don't mean the category of food that happens to be my favorite. I hope that you will find these Apps appetizing and that they will make your life in Athens easier. Mobile phone applications are here to stay and a big part of many people's daily...
It's not all Greek to me! The Greek language is the language used everywhere in Athens and along the coast. We are not Mallorca. While Greek is the native language everywhere in Greece, there are certain areas where English is widely spoken. Where you find...
Finding non-smoking dining in Athens can be tricky. Luckily for about half of the year, you can find outdoor dining (even more if you dress warm). We've put together a list of restaurants with non-smoking dining options, with the help of NoSmoke.gr. Some of these...
The Athens Metro is a quick and efficient way to get CLOSE to the Athens Coast. In Athens, there are no metro stations with 'beach access'. Two of lines will get you close and then you can maneuver from there. Decide which beach you want to go to before setting out...
Shop hours in Greece are extended during the holiday season to help people find time to get in all of their Christmas and New Year holiday shopping. Christmas shopping hours in Athens start on December 15 this year and normal hours will resume on January 3, 2017 after...
It is no secret that Athens has pretty amazing weather. But what you may not know is that along the coast, we have even nicer weather! In this post, we have broken down the four seasons and how each affects the beach life and general lifestyle on the Athens Coast....
The easiest way to get to the Athens beaches, without dealing with traffic, is the tram. After 30 minutes of weaving through the concrete jungle of Athens, you will pop out onto Poseidonos Ave. You’ve arrived on the coast! Tram Tickets You can purchase your ticket...
Taxis are generally the quickest option to get to the Athens beaches, but there is the risk of getting stuck in traffic. Taxi advice while on the Athens Coast Getting the taxi If you have your smartphone smarting-it-up while in Athens, definitely download the app...