4 December 2024
Escapes Lifestyle

30 Must-Do Activities Along the Athenian Riviera: Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun in Athens

Lefteris Canteen

A trip to Athens is not complete without an excursion (or more) to the southern suburbs of the city, the well-known Athens Riviera. Diving on island-like beaches, restaurants and flavors that make you fall in love with Greece and summer, walks by the sea, concerts, sunsets, endless parties, and cocktails. The summer in Athens belongs to southern suburbs and the local people are well aware of this. Here are 30 suggestions for things to do along the Athenian Riviera – or just outside the trending coastal route. Combine two or more of them to create a unique day trip in the hottest part of Athens.

1. Eat a waffle with two scoops of ice cream and praline spread at Waffle House, vouliagmeni in Vouliagmeni

2. Watch  this year’s summer blockbusters at the Arian open-air cinema in Glyfada

3. Take water skiing lessons at Lolo’s Ski Center in Vouliagmeni

4. Go to a concert at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

5. Stop at the taverns of Pezoulas or Argoura for incredible seafood

6. Take a walk or dive in the hot springs of Lake Vouliagmeni

7. Hike to Faskomilia Hill and enjoy the sunset from there

8. Attend a concert of Greek rock music at the Faliro Summer Theater

9. Have a drink in the canteen of Lefteris, Limanakia in Limanakia of Vouliagmeni

10. Experience the ultimate dance party until dawn at Bolivar

11. Go to Trigono in Kalivia for delicious meat chunks after swimming

12. Watch a romantic movie at the Akti summer cinema in Vouliagmeni

13. Enjoy the gastronomic experience head to tail at Blue Fish in Vouliagmeni

14. Swim at the KAPE beach in Sounio

15. Do your shopping in the square of Nea Smyrni and then drink your coffee in Aplika, in the yard of a ’50s detached house

16. Watch the sunset from the rocks at the beach of Glyfada, with an ice-cold beer in hand

17. Have a coffee by the sea at Ark, Glyfada or swim at the newly opened B Bungalow 7

18. Try a traditional souvlaki with gyros at Zachos in Vouliagmeni or a tradition greek dish at Louizidis after a day on the beach

19. Try the Greek souvlaki in its ultimate vegan version at Avit in Glyfada

20. Combine your walk in Marina Floisvou with a movie at the Cine Floisvos summer cinema

21. Drink the “Fantastic Boyfriend” cocktail by the sea at the Holy Spirit Beach Bar in Varkiza

22. Go for a swim on the Skalakia, Althea

23.       Enjoy your shopping in Glyfada and drink amazing cocktails at Vibo 

24. Go to the iconic club restaurant “Island, varkiza” in Varkiza

25. Take SUP lessons at Shark Water Sports in Varkiza

26. Go for a meal at Trypia Varka

27. Have a beer (or more) in the yard of 7 Monks in Argyroupoli

28. Ride a bicycle by the sea, on a wonderful coastal route

29. Visit the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio

30. Go for seafood at the famous tavern “Theodoros and Eleni”

These are just some of the amazing things you can do in the southern suburbs of Athens this summer. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, great food, or exciting nightlife, the Athenian Riviera has something for everyone. Explore these suggestions and create unforgettable memories in this beautiful part of Greece.

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