Athens Beach

Anchor Seaside Cafe in Saronida

Anchor Seaside Cafe in Saronida

Anchor Seaside Cafe in Saronida is personally one of my favorite spots in the summer because it has a swimming pool AND the beach option just across the road. If you are looking to get out of Athens and want to go a bit farther out than the suburbs of Vouliagmeni and...

Coast Story : Bilal

Coast Story : Bilal

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...

Akanthus Beach Club + Nalu Cafe = 365 Days of FUN

Akanthus Beach Club + Nalu Cafe = 365 Days of FUN

Akanthus Beach and neighboring Nalu Cafe are Athens Coast staples for good vibes- chillin' by day and partying all night long. Akanthus Beach One of the most popular beaches on Alimos' Akti tou Iliou (Sun Coast) happens to be one of the hottest night clubs as well....

Bolivar Beach Bar – Akti tou Iliou in Alimos

Bolivar Beach Bar – Akti tou Iliou in Alimos

The longest stretch of sandy beach along the Alimos coast is known as Ακτή του Ήλιου/Akti tou Iliou -Costa del Sol.  Bolivar Beach Bar is a part of this property and a popular destination for tourists staying in the center of Athens. Why does it have so many different...

Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni : The Premier Beach in Athens

Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni : The Premier Beach in Athens

Ask a local resident which is the best beach in the Athens metro area and odds are that they will answer, "Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni".  I mention metro area, because many Athenians choose to go well beyond Vouliagmeni when it comes time for them to hit the beach....

The Breakdown of Glyfada’s Public Beach Areas

The Breakdown of Glyfada’s Public Beach Areas

Glyfada is home to the largest stretch of public beach in all of Athens.  It is easily accessible by the tram and a short walk from all of central Glyfada's action. How to get to Glyfada Beach Starting from the tram stop Κέντρο Ιστιοπλοΐας / Kentro Istioploias, the...

Drive to Sounio

Drive to Sounio

The one-hour drive from Glyfada to Sounio is an attraction all on it’s own.   Sounio (or more properly Sounion) is home to the very popular ancient archaeological site of the  Temple of Poseidon. Because it is located 60km from the center of Athens, many people will...

Athens Coast Joins ‘Let’s Clean Up Europe’

Athens Coast Joins ‘Let’s Clean Up Europe’

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...

Top 10 Athens Beaches

Top 10 Athens Beaches

Throughout time, the Aegean Sea has played a major role in the lives of the inhabitants living near the shores.  From the ancient port of Piraeus to the modern day cosmopolitan beach sprawl, there is no doubt about the importance of the sea to the Athenians. The...

Using the Athens Metro to get to the Beach

Using the Athens Metro to get to the Beach

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...

Coast Story : Julia

Coast Story : Julia

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...

Coast Story : Nassmah

Coast Story : Nassmah

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...

Weather on the Athens Coast

Weather on the Athens Coast

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....