The Athens Coast is going through some tough times right now. Cleanup crews are working around the clock to try and contain an oil spill off the coast of Salamina. What happened 2,200 tons of oil and 370 tons of gasoline were spilled when the cargo...
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Akanthus Beach Club + Nalu Cafe = 365 Days of FUN
Akanthus Beach and neighboring Nalu Cafe are Athens Coast staples for good vibes- chillin’ by day and partying all night long. Akanthus Beach One of the most popular beaches on Alimos’ Akti tou Iliou (Sun Coast) happens to be one of the...
Odontotos Rack Railway & Rio Weekend Adventure
Looking for a quick over night trip away from Athens? Diakopto is a coastal town on the Gulf of Corinth that is just a two hour drive away and home to the Odontotos Rack Railway. We set off on Saturday morning with enough time to get to Diakopto...
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...
Exploring Athens After Dark : Athens Urban Adventures
What are you doing on your first night in Athens? How about an Athenian Nightlife tour hosted by a local guide? I think it’s the perfect thing to do to get acquainted with a city that many find intimidating at first. The Twilight Tour, set...
The Breakdown of Glyfada’s Public Beach Areas
Glyfada is home to the largest stretch of public beach in all of Athens. It is easily accessible by the tram and a short walk from all of central Glyfada’s action. How to get to Glyfada Beach Starting from the tram stop Κέντρο Ιστιοπλοΐας /...