Best Things to Do in Athens in Summer
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From the classic SUP Tours Athens / Messinia - Sup Lessons and Go Scuba Diving Athens, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 5.0 · 8 reviews
Glide across the Greek coastline with SUP Tours Athens / Messinia, a small outfit teaching paddleboarding to beginners. Learn the basics, then paddle a guided route on safe, quality gear, with a friendly guide beside you.
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★ 4.9 · 97 reviews
Slip beneath the surface with Go Scuba Diving Athens, a dive centre on the Attica coast known for its careful, friendly instructors. Join a guided open-water dive, with full briefings and gear support, whether you are new to diving or rusty.
★ 4.5 · 2,288 reviews
Hop aboard the Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise for a lively day on the Saronic Gulf. Explore Agistri, slide into the sea near Metopi, enjoy a Greek buffet and wander Aegina's harbour before sailing home.
★ 4.7 · 3,097 reviews
Catch a film at Cine Paris, a Plaka open-air cinema looking out toward the Acropolis. Arrive early for the sunset, pick up a drink and popcorn, then watch the screening with the ancient ruins above you.
★ 5.0 · 393 reviews
Join the Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise from Alimos Marina for a laid-back day on the Riviera. Swim at two stops, then share a freshly prepared Greek barbecue meal with wine and beer on deck.
★ 4.9 · 2,749 reviews
Set sail from Marina Zeas on a wooden yacht for a full day across the Saronic Gulf. Stroll Agistri, swim and snorkel near Moni or Metopi, enjoy a Greek buffet lunch, then explore Aegina.
★ 4.6 · 3,203 reviews
Spend an evening at Thision Open Air Cinema, one of Athens' classic summer film spots. Pick a seat with a drink in hand and watch a movie with the illuminated Acropolis glowing behind the screen.
★ 5.0 · 649 reviews
Sail from Alimos Marina on a Riviera catamaran tour with a professional crew. Swim in Asteras Bay, snorkel near Hydrousa, and share a freshly prepared seven-dish meal with wine and beer on board.
★ 4.9 · 671 reviews
Board a catamaran at Alimos Marina for a relaxed sail along the Athens Riviera. Swim and snorkel near Hydroussa and in Vouliagmeni Bay, then enjoy a freshly prepared Greek lunch with wine on deck.
★ 4.6 · 986 reviews
Watch a film at Dexameni Outdoor Cinema, set within stone walls draped in jasmine and honeysuckle. Pick a seat, settle in as night falls and enjoy a movie under the stars in the heart of Athens.
★ 4.7 · 1,300 reviews
Spend an evening at Cinema Riviera, a garden open-air cinema tucked into the centre of Athens. Take a comfortable seat, watch a carefully chosen film on a crisp screen and enjoy beer and pizza during the interval.
★ 4.3 · 4,663 reviews
Treat yourself to a day at Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni, a polished beach club on the Athens Riviera. Swim in notably clear water, relax on a reserved sunbed, and order drinks and fresh fruit.
★ 4.7 · 2,262 reviews
Climb aboard a traditional wooden boat at Marina Zeas for a day of island hopping. Wander Agistri, swim or snorkel near Moni or Metopi, enjoy a Greek buffet, and finish with free time on Aegina.
★ 4.6 · 684 reviews
Settle in at Zéphyros, a neighbourhood open-air cinema in Petralona that shows classic and arthouse films all summer. Grab a drink and snack, then watch an original-language film under the night sky.
★ 4.4 · 3,367 reviews
Settle into Aigli Cinema, a historic garden cinema in central Athens where summer films play under the night sky. Grab a deckchair, order something from the cafe and watch a movie in a leafy open-air setting.
★ 5.0 · 601 reviews
Be picked up at your Athens accommodation for a coastal run to Poseidon's cape. Sip Greek coffee, take a dip at a Riviera beach, then explore the clifftop temple above the Aegean.
★ 3.6 · 659 reviews
Ride the tram straight to Akti Iliou and trade the city for a few hours of sand and sea. Claim a sunbed under a parasol, swim, and order drinks brought to you on the beach.
★ 4.8 · 388 reviews
Discover Avra Bar, a lounge on the Athens Riviera in Vouliagmeni. Order a seasonal cocktail or mocktail and take in the coastal views from a relaxed, welcoming setting.
★ 4.6 · 272 reviews
Head up to DOLLI•S, the rooftop restaurant atop The Dolli at Acropolis hotel. Time your table for sunset and dine with the illuminated Acropolis as your backdrop.
★ 4.2 · 717 reviews
Settle in at Bungalow7, a revamped seafront classic on the Glyfada coast. Pair fusion sushi and miso-glazed meat cuts with cocktails, and stay for sunset over the water.
★ 3.7 · 690 reviews
Spend an easy day at Asteras Beach in Glyfada, where sand, sea and facilities sit side by side. Swim, lounge under an umbrella, let the kids play, then settle into the beach restaurant.
★ 4.5 · 11,443 reviews
Discover Couleur Locale, a lively rooftop bistro with the Acropolis as its backdrop. Settle on the terrace for brunch, dinner or evening cocktails as the city's rooftops light up.
★ 4.3 · 11,193 reviews
Discover 360 Cocktail Bar, an industrial-style rooftop bar with the Acropolis in plain sight. Order a signature cocktail in the garden, then stay on for dinner as the evening light fades.
★ 4.4 · 6,942 reviews
Discover A for Athens, a hotel whose top-floor bar looks directly onto the Acropolis. Settle in with a drink above Monastiraki Square and watch the ancient hill change colour as evening arrives.
★ 4.7 · 10,173 reviews
Ride the coast road south to Cape Sounion as the afternoon light softens. Wander the columns of the Temple of Poseidon, then watch the sun drop over the Aegean.
★ 4.6 · 7,127 reviews
Discover Schinias National Park, where pine forest and dunes open onto a wild, shallow beach. Stroll to the sea, swim in clear water, or follow the rugged ridge trail along the Kynosoura peninsula.
★ 4.1 · 5,300 reviews
Set sail from the Athens coast on a day cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Wander each island's waterfront on your own, then relax over a Greek buffet lunch and onboard music between ports.
★ 4.5 · 1,636 reviews
Discover The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy, an Athens hotel rooftop with Acropolis views. Work through a tasting menu with Greek wine pairings in a refined, attentive dining room.
★ 4.6 · 260 reviews
Dine at Pelagos in Vouliagmeni, where an elegant tasting menu is served above the sea. Savour Mediterranean courses, including the much-praised pasta with caviar, as the evening light fades.
★ 4.8 · 1,978 reviews
Step inside the Eugenides Foundation planetarium, where a vast dome turns the ceiling into outer space. Settle into a seat and watch a 40-minute 3D film on Earth, solar storms or the solar system.
Athens · ⚽ Sport
SUP Tours Athens / Messinia - Sup Lessons
2h
Go Scuba Diving Athens
4h
Athens · 🎭 Entertainment
Aegina, Agistri & Metopi Swimming Cruise
7h
Cine Paris
Luxury Athens Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal & Drinks
5h
Agistri, Metopi & Aegina Luxury Cruise with Meals & Drinks
8h
Thision Open Air Cinema
Riviera Catamaran Tour with Fresh Meal Beer and Wine
Catamaran Cruise with Fresh Lunch and Wine
Dexameni Outdoor Cinema
Cinema Riviera
Athens · 🌳 Nature
Astir Beach
Luxury Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks
Zéphyros
Aigli Cinema
Athens · 🧭 Tours
Athens:Sounio Poseidon Temple &Athens Riviera Trip, Swimming
5h30
Akti Iliou
3h
Athens · 🍸 Drinks
Avra Bar
1h30
Athens · 🍽️ Food
DOLLI•S
1h15
Bungalow7 Athens
Asteras Beach
Couleur Locale
360 Cocktail Bar
A for Athens
Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip
4h30
Schinias National Park
Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch
10h
The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy
Pelagos
1h45
Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium
