For any information before coming to Athens, or any assistance during your stay, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Wedding Planner Ariadni, who will be more than happy to assist you!
Ariadni Gaziani
+306974333447
ariadni@pointofu.gr
www.pointofu.gr
Free Now & Uber
Free Now www.free-now.com/es-en/ & Uber are two of the most popular taxi applications in Greece. Through the app, you can find the best taxi drivers in Athens 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
They operate a taxi and ride-hailing mobile app for smartphones and other mobile devices.
Taxi
Taxis are located located at Exit 3 of the Arrivals halls, and are available 24 hours a day. The journey from the airport to Vouliagmeni hotels takes 20-30 minutes and costs approximately 30 Euro during the day (05:01 - 23:59) and 40 Euro at night (00:00 - 05:00 am); and around 30 minutes to Glyfada. Please note that most taxis do not take cards (you can withdraw money at the airport).
Ceremony
Transportation to and from the wedding venue will be organised for guests staying in Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni. We'll send you the pick up times and locations on the WhatsApp group.
Zen Beach
https://zen-beach.gr
One of our favourite beach in Vouliagmeni. Smaller in size than Astir Beach but in the same cove. The beach is protected from the wind and surrounded by lush vegetation. It is a great place if you like snorkelling, swimming or just relaxing on a comfortable deck chair with an Aperol spritz in hand! It also has a small restaurant for lunch or a snack. Call to book your deck chairs and get the best price. Minimum price is around 35 euros for 2 deck chairs with parasol.
Krabo beach
https://krabo.gr/
Very similar to Zen beach, it is 10min away if you would swim from one beach to the next! It has a restaurant for lunch. The food is excellent and you can spend the day on a sun lounger listening to the coolest latest summer tunes.
Astir Beach
www.astir.gr/beach
The most exclusive beach in the area. It has very fine sand, crystal clear waters and comfortable deck chairs with plush cushions. It also tends to be more protected from the wind. In recent years, the price has gone up significantly, so expect to cash out. It can cost anywhere between 25-70 euros, depending on the day of the week and whether you would like to reserve a sun lounger beforehand!
Vouliagmeni Beach
On the opposite side to Astir Beach, Vouliagmeni beach is the more affordable option. It is less exclusive, has less comfortable deck chairs and don’t expect a button to order your cocktails, however it is by far the better value beach. You can still expect crystal clear blue water in a fairly protected cove. There are a couple of cafes to order your iced coffees, beers and snacks. We recommend you to go early during weekends as it gets busy with the locals.
Vouliagmeni Lake
www.limnivouliagmenis.gr/en
Visit Vouliagmeni lake, and take a dip in the natural mineral water that is said to have restorative powers and the average temperature is 21°C. It also has a restaurant on site as well as changing rooms.
The C Beach
www.thec.gr/
This is a relatively new beach in neighbouring Voula. We have not tried it but it was recommended to us. It closer to you if residing in Voula or Glyfada area.
*Booking ahead is advised for the below
VOULIAGMENI
Sophisticated and upmarket
Sofi’s Eatery, bakery and brunch/lunch spot with some healthy options €
O Takis Kebabtzidikon, +30 21 0890 0200, souvlaki and salads €
Zaxos, +30 210 8960352, famous for souvlaki €
Waffle house, +30 210 896 1227, home made ice creams €
Sardelaki Me Thea, +30 21 0967 0913, serves mainly fish, €€€
Garbi, +30 210 8963480, one of our favourites, serves mainly fish (recommended to go at sunset) €€€
Akti, +30 210 8960448, by the sea, serves mainly fish €€€
Panorama, +30 210 8951298, seafood €€€
Ithaki + 30 210 8963747, seafood €€€€ (beautiful views and fine dining, smart dress required)
Pelagos, +30 210 890 1192, a particularly special place for us as this is where we got engaged! €€€€
GLYFADA
Bustling with bars and restaurants
George and Zachos, +30 210 8945557, traditional Greek taverna famous for its meatballs €
Laos kai Kalamaki, +30 210 8940414, souvlaki and salads €
Tsi Tsi, +30 210 8985531, souvlaki, salads and grill €
To Drami, +30 21 0894 4959, affordable authentic Greek food €€
Kayak, if you have a sweet tooth, they do great ice creams and frozen yoghurt €€
To Elleniko, +30 21 0894 1471, literally called ‘the Greek’, you will find all the Greek classics €€
Sardelaki, +30 211 4021195, our favourite for seafood €€€
Ark, +30 21 0894 8882, seafood overlooking the sea €€€€ (opt to dine on the sand or the pier for something different!)
VOULA
Laid back with a family vibe, get ready to mix with the locals
To Gnission, +30 21 0895 1131, great value for money and our favourite place for souvlaki. €
Oven, great for brunch/lunch or morning pastry. Go early for their tahini-filled koulouri €
Faidon, great coffee place and shop to get high-quality nuts and dried fruits. Turns into a wine bar in the evening €€
Island berry, great Greek coffee chain €
GLYFADA
Holy Spirit, +30 210 8982650
Ark, +30 210 8948882
Soleto, www.soleto.gr/en/home
Pere Ubu, +30 210 8941450
Opus Inner Pleasure, +30 210 8980050
VOULA
FAIDON’S, +30 215 510 9975, trendy coffee spot turns into wine bar for the evening.
Cava Vegera, +30 21 10125700, one of the best wine bars in the area.
VOULIAGMENI
Rumors, +30 210 8961200
Our recommendations for Food
Ergon, +30 210 0109090, a great destination for modern Greek food. Ergon is more than a restaurant, it's also a Greek food shop where you can find a wide variety of food. A must if you are a foodie €€
Ella Greek cooking, one of our favourite spots where you can find modern Greek cuisine €€
Dopios, +30 21 0331 0049, a bit off the beaten track but totally worth it. Great Greek cuisine with a twist €€
Mani Mani, +30 21 0921 8180, modern Greek cooking, on our list of restaurants to try €€
Thes "Greek Creative Cuisine", +30 21 0321 2858, gastronomic spot at the heart of Athens €€€
Varoulko, probably the best seafood restaurant in the capital, 1 Michelin star kept for many years now €€€€
Hytra, Modern Greek food, tastes amazing and the menu costs 89 EURO per person. A bargain for a 1 Michelin star. €€€€
Other recommendations
Mavro Provato, + 302107223466, in Pagkrati area close to Kolonaki €
Papadakis, + 30210360862, seafood, in Kolonaki €€
Kuzina, +302103240133, in Thyseio area €€€
For drinks
PointA bar, +302109238991, terrace under the Acropolis €
Odori, +302103314674, close to Kolonaki €
The Clumsies,+302103232682, number 3 at world’s top 50 bars, close to Kolonaki €
Zurbaran, +302107238334 at Kolonaki €€€
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
One of the sights to definitely visit when in Athens!
The Acropolis Museum has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters, ten times more than that of the old museum on the Hill of the Acropolis. The new Museum offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of the 21st century. From Glyfada you can take the green T5 tram line and get off at Leoforos Vouliagmenis which is a short walk to the entrance.
www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en
Walk down Dionysiou Areopagitou street
Circular footpath around the acropolis, well worth a wonder for views of the ancient ruins.
Monastiraki
Under the Acropolis hill, Plaka is an area surrounding the ancient ruins, consisting of many shops and restaurants. One of the most popular places for tourists, with both vintage, tourist shops and the best Greek souvlaki! You can take the green T5 tram line all the way from Glyfada to Syntagma (Constitution square) from where you can walk to Monastiraki in approximately 10-15 minutes.
Syntagma square
Watch the Greek guards and take a selfie at the Hellenic Parliament.
Shopping on Ermou Street & Attica department store
Ermou Street is Athens’ main shopping street. A one and a half kilometer-long pedestrian-only street in the neighbourhood of Monastiraki, it’s a good place to pick up a few souvenirs, and also has a lot of the usual shops you’d find on any main city shopping street. Attica is by far the biggest shopping venue in Athens, within walking distance of Ermou street and Syntagma square, well worth a visit if you want everything in one place!
Cape Sounion
Visiting Cape Sounion from Athens is one of the best day trips you can enjoy from the Greek capital. Cape Sounion is famous for the imposing Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean sea. Head up to see the marble temple as it is today, and stay as the sun sets behind the island of Patroklos.
Hair Goals
hairgoals.gr/
+30 2114107484
Gino
www.gino.gr/salons/γλυφαδα
+302108942026
Ilias and Staff
www.iliasandstaff.com
+302109607779
Petros Glyfada
www.petrosglyfada.gr
+302108945688
Thodoris Gionis
www.thodorisgionis.gr
+30216000462
Aveda TEO
www.avedateo.gr/glyfada.html
+302108941166
Fairynails
fairynails-glyfada.business.site
+302121068237
Cure Nailworks
www.facebook.com/pg/curenailworks/about/?ref=page_internal
+302108948400
The Beauty Bar
+302108941227