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My Favorite Places to Eat, Drink & Be Merry on the Athens Coast

My Favorite Places to Eat, Drink & Be Merry on the Athens Coast

I've been residing in the Νότια Προάστια (Southern Suburbs) since 2010 and have tried my best to sample all it has to offer. From traditional Greek classics to delicacies from foreign lands, here are my favorite places. Gyro Σπιτικό Απλά (Spitiko Apla) is located on...

Coast Story : Anna

Coast Story : Anna

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...

Coast Story : Mark

Coast Story : Mark

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...

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...

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 : 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....

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...

Coast Story: Ruth

Coast Story: Ruth

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...

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...

Steki Kalamaki in Voula

Steki Kalamaki in Voula

Steki Kalamaki has been a Voula favorite since it first opened its doors in 2011.  Their location, just off the main Voula Plateia, makes it a great place to meet friends and enjoy some good food in a friendly atmosphere. What's a Steki? Here is your Greek language...

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...