Athens Riviera Offers City-Bound Residents an Island Escape This August

As August empties Athens of vacationers, the city's southern coastal suburbs are drawing residents and late-departing travelers seeking a taste of island life without leaving the capital, with beaches, waterfront dining and open-air cinemas lining the stretch from Faliro to Varkiza. The Athens Riviera offers swimming options ranging from free coves like Limanakia in Vouliagmeni to organized beaches such as Akti Iliou in Alimos, which includes a children's water park, alongside hotel pools ...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA