Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Riviera Line (22): Stavros Niarchos Foundation The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (Greek: Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος) is a complex in the bay of Faliro in Athens which includes new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the 210,000 m² Stavros Niarchos Park. The Center was designed by architect Renzo Piano and is being built by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The €566 million project was completed in 2016, and was donated to the Greek state in 2017. Renzo Piano envisaged the SNFCC...
Edem Faliron
Riviera & Beaches Line (39): Edem In 1919 Dimitris Remoundos founded the “EDEM” restaurant in Paleo Faliro. Today we continue the path in order to maintain the excellent quality of food and services for the future generations. From grandfather to grandson, almost a century has passed. Throughout the years, thousands of people have found here a place to relax and enjoy their meal next to the amazing Saronic. In recognition of the historical past of the restaurant and its potentials, the surrounding area, the local beach and the tram line have been named...
War Cemetery
Riviera & Beaches Line (38): War Cemetery The site of what is now PHALERON WAR CEMETERY was chosen originally by the 4th Division as a burial ground for Commonwealth casualties of the Greek Civil War (December 1944-February 1945). Subsequently, the military authorities, in conjunction with the Greek Government and the Army Graves Service, decided that it would be the most suitable site for a Second World War cemetery for the whole mainland of Greece. The 23rd and 24th Graves Registration Units and the 21st and 22nd Australian War Graves Units worked together...
Hellinikon Airport
Riviera & Beaches Line (37): Hellinikon Airpot Was the international airport of Athens, Greece for sixty years up until 2001, when it was replaced by the new Athens International Airport ``Eleftherios Venizelos``. The grounds of the airport are located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Athens, and just west of Glyfada. It was named after the village of Elliniko (Elleniko), now a suburb of Athens. The airport had an official capacity of 11 million passengers per year, but had served 13.5 million passengers per year during its last year of operations. ...
Glyfada Beach
Riviera & Beaches Line (36): Glyfada Beach Glyfada is a suburb of Athens, situated in the southern parts of the Athens Urban Area. The area, which is home to many of Greece’s millionaires, ministers and celebrities, stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens‘ southern suburbs. This fashion-conscious suburb is known in Greece for its upmarket cafes, well-known restaurants, boutiques and cosmopolitan summer clubs; Glyfada has also been called “Knightsbridge-on-Sea”,[2] “Hellenic Hamptons”,[3] or the “Beverly Hills of Greece”. On the quay at Glyfada...
Voula Park
Riviera & Beaches Line (34): Voula Park Voula Park is often skipped on the visit, owing to the plethora of other prime attractions of Athens. Nearby the sea is a quiet and nice suburb of Athens. ...
Glyfada City Center
Riviera & Beaches Line (35): Glyfada City Center Glyfada is a suburb of Athens, situated in the southern parts of the Athens Urban Area. The area, which is home to many of Greece’s millionaires, ministers and celebrities, stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens’ southern suburbs. This fashion-conscious suburb is known in Greece for its upmarket cafes, well-known restaurants, boutiques and cosmopolitan summer clubs; Glyfada has also been called “Knightsbridge-on-Sea”, “Hellenic Hamptons”, or the “Beverly Hills of Greece”. On the quay at Glyfada...
Vouliagmeni lake
Riviera & Beaches Line (33): Vouliagmeni lake Vouliagmeni Lake, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, is the hidden treasure of Attica’s nature. Situated on an idyllic landscape, this rare geological phenomenon is waiting to be discovered. The lake’s brackish waters which are continuously replenished both by the sea and the underground thermal springs offer a natural and unique thermal spa experience. The imposing rock, thermal waters, the labyrinthine underwater tunnels and the lush vegetation create a unique geological phenomenon. The lake’s present form was created after the roof of the cave fell...
Astir Beach
Riviera & Beaches Line (32): Astir Beach Astir Beach is a wonderful and organised Hotel Complex with sea sports and an amazing sunset. Astir Beach is located in the municipality of Vouliagmeni and specifically on the Laimos peninsula. It is only 20km from the center of Athens and 24km from the Athens International Airport ‘El. Venizelos’. Astir Beach aims to make every visit a pleasant and relaxing experience for everyone. The beach facilities are especially designed so as to offer full access to guests with motion disabilities. ...