Coast Life

Discovering Italian Delights at Peccati di Gola in Glyfada

Discovering Italian Delights at Peccati di Gola in Glyfada

When the craving for authentic Italian cuisine strikes in Athens, there’s a place where all gastronomic roads lead: Peccati di Gola. Nestled in the chic heart of Glyfada, this cozy establishment is a testament to the simple yet profound pleasures of Italian cooking....

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 Beach Clean Up Locations – May 13

Athens Coast Beach Clean Up Locations – May 13

Athens Coast has joined the 'Let's Clean Up Europe' initiative and will host a few beach clean ups at various Athens beaches on May 13th, 2017 in the morning. *Don't see your local beach listed?  Become a 'leader' and we will help you set it up.  The more beaches we...

5 Tips for Running Along the Athens Coast

5 Tips for Running Along the Athens Coast

If you enjoy running, you have come to the right place.  You basically could run from Palaio Faliro to Vouliagmeni, go past all of the Athens Beaches and get the ultimate Athens Coast experience. On the below map, you will find a few running routes that I personally...

Checklist : Planning a Trip to a Greek Island

Checklist : Planning a Trip to a Greek Island

Want to escape the mainland for a bit?  Greece is the place to be for island adventures.  We have put together a helpful checklist to plan your perfect island getaway. [] Select the Island that is right for you Location : What area of Greece are you going to be in?...

PlayCanDo : Encouraging Free Play in Athens Communities

PlayCanDo : Encouraging Free Play in Athens Communities

We've been seeing photos of these blue blocks floating around on social media and thought they looked pretty cool, so we decided to sit down and chat with Renee Belousis, the managing director of PlayCanDo.   Tell us a bit about yourself and your background I was born...

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...

What Coffee are all of the Greeks Drinking?

What Coffee are all of the Greeks Drinking?

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...

5 Must-Have Athens Apps to Make Your Life Easier

5 Must-Have Athens Apps to Make Your Life Easier

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...

Coast Story : Anna-Lena

Coast Story : Anna-Lena

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...

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...

Coast Story : Natascha

Coast Story : Natascha

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...

Coast Story : Amanda

Coast Story : Amanda

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...

Athens Coast Walking and Running Routes

Athens Coast Walking and Running Routes

With sunshine close to year-round, there is no excuse not to get out and hit the pavement when in Athens, Greece. Lace up those trainers and head to the coast!  We've mapped out 6 different routes for you to take along the Athens Coast whether you feel like going for...

Aerial Yoga with Tiffany

Aerial Yoga with Tiffany

Tiffany is an Athens Coast native who offers Aerial Yoga classes in Greek and English.  What's Aerial Yoga, you may ask?  Tiffany drops some knowledge on us... Tiffany, can you tell us about yourself? I’m bicultural, born to an English mother and a Greek father....

Languages Heard Along the Athens Coast

Languages Heard Along the Athens Coast

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...

Non-Smoking Restaurants on the Athens Coast

Non-Smoking Restaurants on the Athens Coast

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...

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...

Hanging Out at Balux Cafe : The House Project

Hanging Out at Balux Cafe : The House Project

Balux Cafe : The House Project is a Glyfada staple.  It is centrally located along the Athens Coast, which makes it a great meeting spot from all directions- 10km from Paliao Faliro and 9km from Varkiza. I recall the first time I heard about The House Project.  I was...

Brunching on the Athens Coast : Sunday Funday

Brunching on the Athens Coast : Sunday Funday

Brunch has hit the Athens Coast in full force! For years brunch wasn't really a thing here in Athens.  If you wanted to go out for breakfast, you went to a local bakery or grabbed a cheese pie /τυρóπιτα from Everest. "Sunday Funday" has been a part of my vocabulary...

Coast Story : Sophia

Coast Story : Sophia

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...

What to Drink in Greece

What to Drink in Greece

 If a cocktail is what you are going for, why not try one with local ingredients while enjoying the coastal nightlife? Lots of places along the Athens Coast pride themselves in their cocktails and bartenders are now advertised like DJs.  Ark in Glyfada (pictured...

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...

Coast Story : Pip

Coast Story : Pip

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...

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....

Taking the Tram from the Center of Athens to the Beach

Taking the Tram from the Center of Athens to the Beach

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 on the Athens Coast- The Inside Scoop

Taxis on the Athens Coast- The Inside Scoop

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...

Greek Taverna Food According to Pip

Greek Taverna Food According to Pip

Tavernas are traditional Greek Restaurants serving typical Greek cuisine. From appetizers to desserts, Taverna menus across the country, usually look quite similar.  In rural areas, they may not even have a menu, they just come and either you tell them what you want...