Athens Athens Riviera

Location: Paleo Faliro

In south Athens, summer lasts all year long! Just 30 minutes away from Athens city center, Athens Riviera will make you feel as if you are in some Greek island. Stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to Sounion, Athens Riviera is basically an array of organized and unorganized beaches, rocky coves, resorts and harbors, along the Saronic gulf.

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Some of the best places to visit in Athens Riviera are the coastal areas of Floisvos, Glyfada, Varkiza, Vouliagmeni, Saronida and Anavissos. All these Athenian suburbs boast beautiful beaches, where you can enjoy a plunge near Athens city center. Apart from fantastic beaches, though, Athens Riviera also boasts a selection of luxurious spa resorts, watersports centers, gourmet restaurants and marinas, where many yachts moor. Athens Riviera is very easily accessible from the center of Athens, either by public means of transportation (bus and tram), or by car!

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How to get there

There are many ways to reach Athens Riviera in Paleo Faliro, from any location in Athens.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked Athens transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: 0030 693 881 8288, 0030 694 597 2090, 0030 690 943 9292 or book your taxi online.

Car rental: Τhere’s the option of renting a car in Athens with as little as 13 euros per day and pick it up directly from the airport, port or your hotel. Using a car rental allows visitors to discover Athens Riviera in Paleo Faliro and many other places of interest in Athens at their own pace.

By bus/trolleybus: The closest bus stop is “Trokantero” in Paleo Faliro. Check the routes and the official timetables on OASA Telematics.

By tram: The closest tram stop is “Parko Flisvou” on Routes 1 and 3. Get a map of the tram here.

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