Happy TravellerWelcome to Glyfada, a beautiful suburb located in South Athens along the Athens Riviera. This stunning area stretches from the foot of the Hymettus mountain to the Saronic Gulf, making it the largest of Athens’ southern suburbs. Glyfada has a rich history, dating back to ancient times when it was known as Aixone. Today, it is a bustling hub of activity, packed with some of the capital’s best-known nightclubs, upscale restaurants, and shops.
One of the most unique aspects of Glyfada is its blend of Greek and American atmosphere and cuisine. This is due in part to the presence of an American airbase in the area until the early 1990s. Although the base is now gone and the school relocated, Glyfada still retains part of its American flavor while continuing to offer distinctly Greek cuisine, entertainment, and nightlife.
Glyfada is also known for its prime waterfront location, rich commercial center, and modern business district. It has been described as the headpoint of the Athens Riviera and features some of Europe’s most opulent seafront residences, gardens, and extensive beachfront property, with a modern marina. The town hall is located at the center of the municipality, and nearby Glyfada’s shopping district has one of the most vibrant and diversified commercial centers of Athens neighborhoods, with a collection ranging across specialist and designer boutiques.
During the summer months, Glyfada’s proximity to a succession of beaches and a concentrated seaside club scene greatly increases the number of visitors. The area’s shopping district runs across Metaxa Avenue and Grigoriou Labraki Street, while both the offices of major businesses and shopping areas also dot the Avenues Vouliagmenis, Gounari, and Gennimata.
Glyfada has a hot semi-arid climate, with mild winters and hot summers, with particularly warm summer nights. The driest months are during the summer while the rainiest period is during the fall.
Transportation in Glyfada is convenient, with two major avenues (Poseidonos Avenue and Vouliagmenis Avenue) and a tram line operated by STASY S.A which goes across the seaside next to Poseidonos Avenue. An extension of the Line 2 of Athens Metro from Elliniko station to the south, with two stations in Ano Glyfada and Glyfada is being planned.
Glyfada is also home to several sports teams, including ANO Glyfada, a club with many honors in Greek Water Polo, and Glyfada F.C.
Come and experience the unique blend of Greek and American culture in Glyfada, where history, modernity, and natural beauty come together to create an unforgettable destination.
