Taxis are generally the quickest option to get to the Athens beaches, but there is the risk of getting stuck in traffic.
The prices are considered low by international standards and most drivers speak basic English and can get you to all of the major spots with no hassle. The taxi/metro combo is ideal for avoiding traffic and keeping costs down.
If you have your smartphone smarting it up while in Athens, definitely download the app ‘Taxi Beat’ if you plan on taking taxis. “You get to choose your taxi driver based on your specific needs, rather than have someone randomly assigned to you. Instead of flagging down a stranger, you get a trusted taxi driver, rated by other Taxibeat users.” This app also shows the languages spoken by the driver.
advice: Even if your smartphone is not connected to the internet while traveling, save things on it ahead of time like the name of where you want to go and addresses. Find the name in Greek and save it to your phone so you can just show the driver that.
If you are able to arrange your airport/port transfer ahead of time, we highly recommend George Dimakogiannis (Mobile: 694 570 3977 | Email: gdimako@gmail.com). He is a native English speaker and always extremely courteous and on time.
1. Transfers (Airport, Ports, etc)
2. Tours
Ruth OConnor
Thanks Athens Coast for putting me in contact with George. He has taken me to the airport twice, and it is nice having a friendly face sending off—but more importantly he will never over-charge and I have fallen prey to that in the past! He is definitely someone you can count on. My first experience with George was on a tour to Souino. Best tour guide ever! We really got the full experience, not only of Souino, but of the entire coast along the ride. Lots of good recommendations for other activities in the Athens area! Of course for me, the fact that he speaks English is a huge plus! He is my go-to guy for transportation.