The city is known for its great culture, lively events, wonderful food and more. We hope you have time to explore!

Please see below areas worth exploring and strolling around in the city centre:

· Dionysiou Areopagitou Street

· Plaka (refuel stop at iconic 'Giasemi' for Greek coffee and a slice of the traditional orange pie)

· Syntagma Square

· Kolonaki & Lycabettus Hill

A few spots to enjoy a nice coffee, brunch or dinner around the city center of Athens

· The Dolli at Acropolis

· Athenee Athens

· Gorlomi, Kolonaki

· Brunello, Kolonaki

· Zurbaran Athens, Kolonaki

· Kouzina

· Dionysos Zonar's (fine dining with Acropolis views)

· Strofi (Acropolis views)

Rooftops

· Grand Bretagne Roof Garden

· The Dolli at Acropolis

· Deos, Athens

· Ergon House, Athens

· The Acropolis - It is worth visiting the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. Please pre-book your tickets online: https://etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr/?culture=en

· National Gallery (City Centre)

· Benaki Museum (City Centre)

· Sounio & the Temple of Poseidon

Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon is approximately 50-60' drive from the area of Glyfada and about 40-45' from Vouliagmeni. It is known for the iconic ancient monument of the Temple of Poseidon as well as the incredible sunsets. If you make a day out of this, make sure to have lunch at Syrtaki tavern.

Book Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Tickets 2023 | Athens Best Prices (templeofposeidon-tours.com)

· Tennis Session at Kavouri Tennis Club

· Golf Session at Glyfada Golf

· Watersports including (water-ski/ wakeboard/ wakesurf sessions etc.) at Lolos Ski Centre Vouliagmenis

· Relaxing day by the beach

- The Lemon Tree & Co, Athens Riviera

- Astir Beach

- Dot Beach Vibes

- Vouliagmeni Beach

- Krabo Beach

Kindly note that there is an entrance fee for the above mentioned beaches as well as a charge for the use of sunbeds. In case you wish to go for a quick, refreshing swim without any charge, the beach opposite to the entrance of Astir beach is free and open to the public. Moreover, many spots along the coastline of Kavouri have free access.

* Best to book ahead to ensure availability

RESTAURANTS

​Glyfada Area

· One and Only Aesthesis (coffee and fine dining)

· Ark (brunch - coffee by the seaside)

· Colonial (brunch - coffee next to the Golf Course)

· Opus (brunch - coffee in the centre of Glyfada)

· Blends Mix & Match (brunch - coffee in the centre of Glyfada)

· Astakos (Mediterranean restaurant by the seaside in Glyfada)

· To Drami (traditional Greek food and mezes)

· Yi (vegan)

· Feedέλ Asador (Greek food)

· Vittoria Gati (Italian restaurant)

· Tsi tsi (souvlaki )

· George (at Biftekoupoli) - for the famous meatballs and BBQ

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Vouliagmeni Area

· Cova Astir Marina (coffee - quick lunch)

· Rumors (brunch - coffee)

· Moorings (brunch/ dinner)

· En plo (coffee)

· Blue Fish (dinner place by the seaside)

· Krabo (Mediterranean food and music)

· Akti (Mediterranean food and music)

· Margi (cocktails by the pool)

· Sardelaki me Thea (traditional sea food restaurant in Vouliagmenis)

· Labros Restaurant (Traditional Greek tavern)

· Ithaki (great sunset views)

· Zaxos (Greek souvlaki)

· Waffle House (for the best ice cream and waffle)

Kavouri Area (nice area to walk along the coastline)

· Papaioannou Restaurant

· Lasithi

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NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS

· 100 - police

· 199 - fire brigade

· 166 - emergency medical service

· 108 - coast guard

TAXI

GETTING AROUND ATHENS

If you wanted to pre-book a taxi and have someone waiting for you in the airport, some good taxi companies detailed below for you to use:

TAXI FOR YOU: +30 698 37 35 492, info@taxiforyou.gr

MERCEDES TAXI CLUB: +30 210 6821424, info@mercedestaxiclub.gr

RADIO TAXI GLYFADAS: +30 210 9605600

info@radiotaxiglyfadas.gr

RADIOTAXI ERMIS: +30 210 411 5200

Useful TAXI Apps:

Uber, FreeNow

TIPS:

· Taxi fares are typically paid in cash although some drivers may accept card payments (best to ask in advance).

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: - Airport taxi service (book online):

You can arrange your airport transfer via your hotel’s concierge service, but here are some additional options:

Athens Airport Taxi | Taxi – Minivan – Minibus

Athens Airport Taxi | athens-taxi-driver.gr

We hope you have a great time in our City and enjoy each and every moment of your stay here so you can come and visit us again and again!

xoxo