It’s not all Greek to me! The Greek language is the language used everywhere in Athens and along the coast. We are not Mallorca. While Greek is the native language everywhere in Greece, there are certain areas where English is widely spoken...
Category - Coast Life
Living near the Aegean Sea obviously has it’s perks, but there is more to the Athens Coast than just the beaches. Coast Life highlights general information and ‘good-to-know’ tips for anyone spending time in the coastal suburbs.
Maria
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 www...
Jessica
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...
Athens Holiday Shopping Hours 2016
Shop hours in Greece are extended during the holiday season to help people find time to get in all of their Christmas and New Year holiday shopping. Christmas shopping hours in Athens start on December 15 this year and normal hours will resume on...
Weather on the Athens Coast
It is no secret that Athens has pretty amazing weather. But what you may not know is that along the coast, we have even nicer weather! In this post, we have broken down the four seasons and how each affects the beach life and general lifestyle on...
Taking the Tram from the Center of Athens to the Beach
The easiest way to get to the Athens beaches, without dealing with traffic, is the tram. After 30 minutes of weaving through the concrete jungle of Athens, you will pop out onto Poseidonos Ave. You’ve arrived on the coast! Tram Tickets You can...
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...
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