Glyfada is considered the ‘capital’ of the southern suburbs of Athens.  Glyfada has the most public beach access and a nice scenic walking path along the beaches which takes you past a few different marinas.

Glyfada Public Beach in October

Glyfada is definitely the shopping hub of the area with many upscale shops and boutiques. Besides the shopping, many restaurants, trendy cafes and bars attract people from all over Athens year-round.  There really is never a dull moment in this bustling suburb.

Glyfada has many tram stops and is approximately a 5 euro taxi ride from Elliniko metro station.