The summertime club crawl at the Athens Riviera (tips + photos)

April and the weather is heating up as Greeks take to their favorite beach bar restaurants

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Akanthous Summer

The famous spot by the beach for dining, drinking and dancing opens up on April 30. Wooden tables by the sand for diners, while others may prefer to drink a cocktail on the sunbeds under a moonlit starry night.

Poseidonos Avenue, Kalamaki, Tel. 210 9680800.

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Acrotiri – Dream City

The historic nightclub in the prime spot kicked off its operations on April 17. Live concerts and parties promise to lift summer vibes to the peak. What can be more relaxing than a brilliant view, sea breeze and some sushi?

B’ 5 Vasileos Georgiou Street, Agios Kosmas beach, Alimos, tel. 210 9859147.

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Aspro Piato (White Plate) 

Aspro-Piato isn’t a club-restaurant per se but there’s music, the sea, and a reputation for the best food, with an emphasis on its meat menu. Typically, live Greek music is played. It moves from its Halandri winter location to Glyfada by the sea at the same venue where Cataralla was formerly located.

20 Diadohou Pavlou Street, Glyfada, tel. 210 8983425.

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Balux

Balux The House Project with its friendly homey feel allows guests to feel like they’re in the comfort of their own home… with the exception that home is by the sea. There’s a living room, play room, billiards, internet spot and – if you’re hungry – head to the restaurant with Italian cuisine and Mediterranean dishes. Sit on the lawn or, alternatively, on the comfy sunbeds while sifting sand through your fingers.

58 Poseidonos Avenue, Asteras, Glyfada, tel. 210 8983577.

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Bolivar

The famous beach bar opened in summer and is back with hot events and DJs on the decks. Friday Nights begin kick off with events headed by DJ Nick Devon as of May 8 with Saturday Nights filled with DJ remixes, with producer DINO MFU, at the helm. Another date to keep in mind is June 12 when the 3rd Beach House Festival takes place. And while the focus is on the music, the cuisine is not to be scoffed!

Poseidonos Avenue, Akti tou iliou (Sun Coast), Alimos, tel. 6980 392325, 6970 367684.

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Island

A steady favorite, the club is one of the favorite destinations of the southern suburbs. The restaurant boasts of the finest in Mediterranean cuisine and there are over 150 Greek and International labels in the cellar. Then there are the house parties and other events and happenings at least three times a week.

27th km Athens-Sounion, Varkiza, tel . 210 9653563.

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Yabanaki Beach – Varkiza Resort

During the day, its filled with bathers while at night its all about beach parties, drinks and dinner. Vincenzo has chosen this beach spot for its summer location. Not hungry? Try a cocktail at the bar, Holy Spirit.

Varkiza Coast, tel. 210 4511888.