Sightseeing on Poseidonos Avenue
Sightseeing on Poseidonos Avenue
We recommend using the Athens tram, especially in summer and on weekends, which runs slowly but covers the whole of Poseidonos Avenue.
Editors Choice for Autumn 2023
Discover the best things to see and do on Poseidonos Avenue in Athens! Our suggestions for the summer season 2023.
The much-anticipated creation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation was delivered in 2017. Designed by the award-winning architect, Renzo Piano "The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center" (SNFCC) was built on the old racecourse plot in the Delta Faliron and therein lies the National Library, the National Opera, and the Stavros Niarchos Park.... more
Lake Vouliagmenis, a true oasis in the southern suburbs of Attica, is located in a natural environment in Vouliagmeni, situated in the southern side of Athens (driving direction from Athens to Sounio).... more
About 28 km from Athens Center, located on Asteras Vouliagmenis peninsula, Astir Beach is considered the "upper class" organized beach and is known for its location directly next to the luxurious Astir Palace resort (as an extension).... more
Found anchored at its Trocadero Quay home in Palaio Faliro you will find the Averof warship, which served as the flagship of the Royal Hellenic Navy and now has been converted into a floating Museum.... more
The Athens Marina (formerly named Faliro Marina) or else named the mega yacht mooring, was founded in June 2004. It was the Athens Marina, that hosted the yachts of VIP visitors to the 2004 Olympic Games.... more
Flisvos Marina, which was established in 2002, is a "high" popular spot in the southern suburbs. Flisvos Marina, which is located in Palaio Faliro, was selected as the VIP Olympic Marina during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.... more
The Peace and Friendship Stadium, commonly known by its acronym 'SEF', is a multi-purpose indoor arena. It is located in Piraeus, on the Faliro coastal zone (2 km to Piraeus center, 10 km to Athens and 32 km to the airport).... more
The Airport of Elliniko was the official Athens International Airport for more than 60 years until March 2001, when it was shut down to replaced by "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport. The Airport of Elliniko was built in 1938 by the architect - civil engineer Nikolaos Salvarlis.... more
About Poseidonos Avenue
Paraliaki (Coastal road), is how Athenians call the major avenue across the coastline - seldom with its proper name - especially when it is summertime and many head to the bars / clubs / all-nighters of "Paraliaki".... more
Culinary Poseidonos Avenue offers a wide range of specialties which includes much more than just seafood. The density of high-class restaurants and hotels is especially high here, particularly in the southern suburbs like Glyfada, Voula, and Vouliagmeni.... more
Every year, around Easter, numerous establishments come to life and pamper guests throughout the summer until the end of September. Then, thousands of Athenians flock to the Athenian Riviera, and particularly Poseidonos Avenue, to enjoy partying into the wee hours.... more
