Athens Riviera, Mediterranean coastal area in southern Athens, Greece.

The Athens Riviera is a coastal strip extending from Piraeus to Cape Sounion, lined with sandy beaches, marinas, and waterfront promenades. The shoreline combines primarily shallow swimming coves with modern amenities, with residential towns and villages arranged successively along the water.

The transformation of this coastal area into a recreation destination began in the 1950s with private investments in housing and club projects. Development accelerated decades later through infrastructure investments such as tram construction and newer building complexes.

Glyfada was the ancient deme of Aixone; today it holds some of the capital's best-known nightclubs, upscale restaurants and shops, and was called one of the most "Americanized" Athenian municipalities after the US airbase at nearby Elliniko closed in the early 1990s. At Vouliagmeni, ruins of the Temple of Apollo Zoster stand inside the public Astir Hotel beach.

The best way to explore the region is by tram from central Athens, which reaches several beaches and towns directly. Additional bus connections serve southern points, while a car offers greater flexibility for longer outings.

The Riviera's coastline runs about 70 km from Piraeus to Sounion, roughly 20 minutes from the Acropolis. At Vouliagmeni, ruins of the Temple of Apollo Zoster stand inside the public Astir Hotel beach; legend says Leto stopped there while fleeing to Delos to give birth to Apollo and Artemis.