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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...

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....

Coast Story : Jelena

Coast Story : Jelena

Jelena (aka Serbian Girl in Greece) recently visited Athens and gives us a run-down of her experience- including some time on the Coast! Why did you choose to stay along the coast (versus other areas in Athens)? I wanted to explore Athens, deeper than it is written...

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...

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...

Coast Story : Martin

Coast Story : Martin

Martin is Swedish, but now lives in Milan, Italy.  He has been travelling to Greece since he was a child.  He loves the Greek culture, nature, food, music and the fun-loving smart people.  “Greece is in so many ways more interesting than Italy.” Why did you decide to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...