Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex, sports park in Athens, Greece
The Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex is a sports park along the coast of Athens in Attica, Greece. The complex includes several modern buildings and fields, such as the Peace and Friendship Stadium, the Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena, and a beach volleyball stadium, with wide walkways and open areas that face the sea.
The site was constructed in 2004 for the Athens Summer Olympics and hosted handball, taekwondo, and volleyball events. The Peace and Friendship Stadium had existed since the 1980s but was renovated just before the Games and remains an active venue for local sports teams today.
The name Faliro refers to an ancient coastal area of Athens that has long drawn people to its waterfront. Today you can see how the complex brings together locals and visitors who gather to play sports, walk along the paths, and enjoy time by the sea as part of their daily rhythm.
The complex is easily reached by public transportation from different parts of Athens. The grounds feature wide, well-maintained paths and open areas that are simple to navigate, and the space feels safe to visit during the day or in the evening.
The Peace and Friendship Stadium was built back in the 1980s, making it a rare example of an older structure reused for the Olympics. The mix of sports buildings with beaches and local basketball teams creates an unexpected blend of Olympic legacy and everyday city life.
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