Activities in Athens Riviera
The Athens Riviera is the coast running south from Piraeus to Cape Sounio, with marinas, beaches, rocky coves and clear water. It is the base for most of our water adventures, between 20 minutes and about an hour from central Athens.
Bike tours · Athens
Athens City & Coast Bike Tour: Plaka, Stavros Niarchos Centre & the Riviera
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from €43
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Athens Riviera Morning Cruise: Swim Stops, Lunch & Open Bar
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from €32
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
Cave Diving at Vouliagmeni Lake: Guided Dives & Cavern Course
On request
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling · Athens Riviera
Cliff Diving & Snorkelling Varkiza: Jumps, Caves & Clear Water
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from €70
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling · Athens Riviera
Coasteering Sounio: Cliff Jumps, Rappel & Sea Caves
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from €80
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
Discover Scuba Diving in Varkiza: First PADI Dive on the Athens Riviera
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from €80
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Exclusive Full Day Private Cruise from Varkiza: 18 m Wooden Boat to Cape Sounio
On request
from €1,500
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Grande Motorsailer Athens: Private Cruises for Up to 180 Guests
On request
from €8,500
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Athens: Scuba Diver & Open Water
On request
from €350
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Catamaran Cruise Athens: BBQ, Swim Stops & Hotel Pick-up
On request
from €1,300
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Catamaran Cruise to Cape Sounio: Full Day from Athens
On request
from €3,000
Cliff diving, coasteering & snorkelling · Athens Riviera
Private Cliff Diving & Snorkelling Boat Trip from Varkiza
On request
from €500
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Full Day Wooden Boat Cruise from Varkiza to Cape Sounio
On request
from €1,200
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Half Day Cruise from Varkiza on a Wooden Boat
On request
from €900
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Half Day Yacht Charter Athens: 5 Hours from Alimos
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from €1,300
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Motorsailer Charter Athens: 68ft Boat for Up to 49 Guests
On request
from €3,800
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Sunset Yacht Cruise Athens: 2 Hours from Alimos Marina
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from €900
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Wooden Boat Sunset Cruise from Varkiza, Athens Riviera
On request
from €900
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Private Yacht Cruise to Aegina and Moni Island from Athens
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from €1,800
Scuba diving · Athens Riviera
Scuba Diving Boat Trips from Varkiza: Wrecks, Walls & Caverns
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from €80
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sea Kayaking Anavyssos: Sea Caves, Hidden Beach & Picnic on the Athens Riviera
On request
from €120
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sea Kayaking Athens Caves: Paddle, Snorkel & Swim
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from €90
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sea Kayaking Sounio: Paddle to the Temple of Poseidon
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from €90
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Semi-Private Catamaran Cruise Athens: BBQ, Swim Stops & Pick-up
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from €170
Cruises · Athens Riviera
Sunset Sailing Cruise in Athens: Wooden Boat & Open Bar
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from €99
Sea kayaking · Athens Riviera
Sunset Sea Kayaking at Athens Riviera: Kavouri Beach, Vouliagmeni
On request
from €90
Paramotor flights · Athens Riviera
Tandem Paramotor & Paratrike Flights Near Athens: Low Over the Coast
On request
from €150
The Athens Riviera is the stretch of coast south of the city, running through Palaio Faliro, Alimos, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Anavyssos and Legrena down to Cape Sounio, where the Temple of Poseidon stands above the sea. It mixes sandy beaches with rocky headlands, sea caves and small islets just offshore.
How far is it from central Athens?
Marina Zeas in Piraeus and Marina Alimos are about 20 to 30 minutes by car. Vouliagmeni and Varkiza take about 45 minutes, and Legrena and Sounio about an hour or a little more.
Which activities happen on the Athens Riviera?
- Sea kayaking: a sea caves tour from Agios Dimitrios beach, and a full day paddle from Legrena or Sounio towards the Temple of Poseidon.
- Scuba diving: Discover Scuba and PADI courses at Varkiza, boat dives to the Panagis wreck, the Drop Off and Devil’s Hole, and cave diving at Vouliagmeni Lake for certified cave divers.
- Cruises: shared sailing trips from Marina Zeas, private yachts and catamarans from Alimos, private wooden boat days from Varkiza, a full day catamaran trip to Sounio and motorsailers for events.
- Cliff diving, coasteering and snorkelling: cliff jumps and snorkelling at Varkiza, coasteering below Cape Sounio and a private boat trip to the islets off the coast.
- Paramotor flights: tandem flights that take off from the beach at Anavyssos.
Which marina or beach should you head to?
It depends on the activity. Shared cruises leave from Marina Zeas, private yachts and catamarans from Alimos, and the wooden boat, diving and cliff diving trips start at Varkiza. Each activity page gives the meeting point, and some details are sent by email after booking.
When is the best time to visit?
The sea is warmest from July to October, and late spring is quieter with long, bright days. Diving from Varkiza runs from March to December. In summer the north wind can make some spots choppy, so our guides and skippers choose sheltered bays on windy days.