Coast Stories are a collection of people’s experiences while spending time on the Athens Coast. Residents, visitors, global citizens – see what they have to say about the Athens seaside.
Celeste is a proud Dutch gal who has really embraced Greece as her new home. She loves it so much that she shares her adventures and blogs about all of her family experiences in Greece. If you are from outside of Greece, what brought you here? I completed my Master...
Anna is originally from Balgowlah Heights, Sydney, Australia. She is a lawyer, previously of the Australian Government Solicitor, as well as a freelance journalist who writes about social and community issues and has edited dissertations, websites, and books. Anna...
Bilal's first European adventure landed him smack dab in the middle of the Athens Coast- Glyfada. Why did you choose to stay along the coast (versus other areas in Athens)? I have never been to Greece before, or Europe for that matter, and my friend suggested we...
Jelena (aka Serbian Girl in Greece) recently visited Athens and gives us a run-down of her experience- including some time on the Coast! Why did you choose to stay along the coast (versus other areas in Athens)? I wanted to explore Athens, deeper than it is written...
Mark is originally from Baltimore, Maryland and now is happy to spend as much time as possible on the Athens Coast. He shares some of his favorite spots with us and his incredible drone images taken of the Coast. What brought you to Greece? I married a Greek and have...
Anna-Lena started her Greek odyssey living in Mykonos during the summer months doing Online Marketing & Social Media. She loved the Greek lifestyle so much that she eventually found a place perfect for her along the Coast and made Vouliagmeni her residence. What...
Martin is Swedish, but now lives in Milan, Italy. He has been travelling to Greece since he was a child. He loves the Greek culture, nature, food, music and the fun-loving smart people. “Greece is in so many ways more interesting than Italy.” Why did you decide to...
Natascha is a Belgium native who has lived in central Athens for a few years. She recently made the Athens Coast her permanent residence so that she can enjoy it every day. Why did you choose to live on the Athens Coast? You know that 'coming home' feeling? That's...
Amanda swapped her native sunshine state of Queensland for (almost) year round sunshine in Greece. This Aussie is our favorite local writer, so be sure to click on the links throughout this piece to get even more tips about the Athens Coast! What brought you to...
Ruth is an American who travels to Athens whenever she can. She has visited the Athens Coast during every season, mainly preferring fall and spring. Why did you choose to stay along the coast? I've always been drawn to the water. I currently live in New Mexico and...
Kevin is an American with Colombian heritage who happens to love everything about the Greek culture. He has been to Greece twice and made friendships that will last a lifetime. He works in public relations in New York. Why did you choose to stay along the coast? I...
Tell us about yourself I'm an international mix or third culture generation as they like to call us now. Dad is Greek and Mom is British (yes, summer romances do sometimes last as testament to my parents - they met on a Greek island when they were 18!) However, they...
Xavier is a French-American living and working in the southern suburbs of Athens. Why do you choose to live along the coast? I've always been a coastal person, need to see the sea every day and open air. Which is your favorite beach and why? Yabanaki, good bars, good...
Julia is originally from Hungary and was transferred to Greece for work and is loving her active life on the Athens Coast. Luckily her office is close to the coast, so she can live close to work and ‘play’. Which is your favorite beach and why? Anavyssos. It is bit...
Tarek has lived in Athens for most of his life. He lives in the northern suburban area of Athens, but spends a lot of free time on the coast, because it is the place to be! Which is your favorite beach and why? I love the Sounion area during the week, it's...
Nassmah (pictured at Astir Palace) is a Middle Easterner who lived and worked in Athens for two years and returns to Greece for holidays every summer. Why did you choose to stay along the coast (versus other areas in Athens)? Because I love being by the sea! Fresh...
Pip (pictured at Edem beach) is a half-Greek, English Londoner who has been traveling to Greece several times a year for around 20 years! She loves Greece so much, she even has her own blog, Pip the Greek. Give a short description of your usual travel itinerary...