The idea at a glance
The logic is simple: since tram line T7 follows the entire coastline from Voula to Faliro, the trip back from the beach stops being a chore and becomes… a stroll with stopovers. You leave the beach around 5–6 pm, when the heat eases off, and ahead of you lies the loveliest part of the Athenian day: late afternoon by the sea.
🚊 One line
Every destination in this article sits on (or right next to) tram line T7.
🎫 €1.20
The single 90-minute ticket covers tram and metro, transfers included.
🌅 5 pm – 10 pm
The best hours: cooler air, golden light and the Riviera at its finest.
👟 Barely any walking
No walk in this article takes more than 10 minutes from a tram stop.
🗺️ The central map: every stop of the evening
Before we get into the details, here's the big picture. The orange dashed line is tram T7 — from the "Asklipiio Voulas" terminus (right next to the beach) all the way to Faliro. Every pin is a destination from this article. Tap them for names and directions.
🗺️ The Riviera after the swim — all the spots
Tram line T7 (orange) and the destinations: pick the one that suits you and get off at the right stop.
⭐ Option 1: Flisvos Marina — my personal favourite
If you ask me where to go when you only have time for one place, I won't think about it for a second: Flisvos Marina. It's where Athens dresses up — superyachts from all over the world, palm trees, a waterfront promenade that seems to go on forever, and cafés and restaurants for every taste and budget. In the evening, when the boat lights come on, it's easy to forget you're 20 minutes from the centre of a capital city.
Get off at the "Trocadero" stop and a 5-minute walk towards the sea puts you on the marina promenade. Start with the big yachts (yes, staring is allowed — everyone does it) and continue towards the park.
Flisvos Marina
Paleo Faliro · the most cosmopolitan promenade on the Riviera
My little ritual: gelato in hand, a walk to the end of the pier, then coffee with a view of the boats. If you're properly hungry, around the marina you'll find fresh-fish restaurants as well as simpler, more affordable spots towards the park side.
🚢 Right next door: the battleship "Georgios Averof"
At the edge of the marina a piece of living history awaits: the battleship Averof, the legendary ship of the Balkan Wars, now a floating museum. Even if you don't make it inside (usually open until early afternoon), it's worth seeing up close — imposing, proud, its guns facing the Saronic Gulf.
Battleship "Georgios Averof"
Floating Naval Museum · Trocadero
🤿 The newest arrival: the submarine "Protefs"
And here's the freshest news in the neighbourhood: next to the Averof, in the Hellenic Maritime Heritage Park, the submarine "Protefs" (S-113) now has its permanent home — an authentic Type 209 submarine of the Hellenic Navy, built in Kiel in 1972, which served in the Aegean for decades. Standing in front of a real submarine out of the water is an experience in itself — kids (and not only kids) love it, and together with the Averof it forms a little open-air "naval museum walk" right beside the marina.
Submarine "Protefs" (S-113)
Hellenic Maritime Heritage Park · next to the Averof
🌳 And for families: Flisvos Park
If you're travelling with children, one stop further (the "Parko Flisvou" stop — the tram literally stops in front of it) there's a big seaside park with playgrounds, a bike path and plenty of space to run until the batteries are empty. Here the kids burn off the last of the day's energy while you sip a coffee with a sea view.
Flisvos Park
Seaside park with playgrounds
🛍️ Option 2: Glyfada — shopping, gelato and a marina stroll
Glyfada is the "easiest" option, because it's only 4 stops from Voula beach — you won't even have time to dry off. The tram drops you at "Vasso Katraki Square", on Lazaraki Street, right in the heart of the shopping district. From there everything is walkable: Metropoleos Street with its shops, cafés and gelato parlours, and 10 minutes further down, Glyfada Marina for a quieter sunset.
My personal tip: don't leave Glyfada without gelato in hand — some of the best in Attica is made here. And if it's a Saturday afternoon, get ready for the liveliest people-watching in southern Athens.
Glyfada Centre & Marina
Shopping on Metropoleos, coffee on Lazaraki, a stroll at the marina
🌅 Option 3: the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
If you want to end the day with something you'll remember for years, stay on the tram until the "Tzitzifies" stop and walk 7–8 minutes to the SNFCC. Its park, designed by Renzo Piano, climbs like a green hill above the sea — and from the top, next to the "Lighthouse", you can see the Acropolis and the Saronic Gulf at the same time. The sunset from up there is, for me, the most beautiful in Athens.
In summer the SNFCC buzzes with life until late: free concerts and screenings, dancing fountains, sun loungers on the lawn. Entry to the park is always free. Check the programme at snfcc.org before you go — there's almost always something on.
SNFCC — Stavros Niarchos Park
Kallithea · sunset with a view of the Acropolis and the sea
🔭 Option 4: the Eugenides Planetarium — but not in August!
Ten minutes on foot from the SNFCC, on Syngrou Avenue, stands the New Digital Planetarium of the Eugenides Foundation — one of the largest and most modern digital planetariums in the world. Its shows under the enormous dome are magical for young and old, and the "swim in the morning, stars at night" combo is a favourite plan for families staying with us.
Eugenides Foundation Planetarium
387 Syngrou Avenue · Paleo Faliro
Heads up: in August the Planetarium stays closed for its usual summer break. Shows resume in September. Before planning your visit, always check the current programme at eef.edu.gr.
💎 Bonus: Lake Vouliagmeni — if you want more water
And for those who haven't had enough swimming: from the tram terminus at Voula, bus 122 takes you in about 10 minutes to Lake Vouliagmeni — a thermal, healing lake beneath an imposing rock, with water at 22–29 °C all year round. It's a completely different experience from the beach, and it stays open until dusk. I've dedicated a whole article to it here.
Lake Vouliagmeni
Thermal lake · 10 min on bus 122 from the tram terminus
🎫 Practical info: tickets and getting back to Ioulianou 50
- Ticket: the single 90-minute ticket (€1.20) covers tram and metro with all transfers. For a day with several stopovers, the €4.10 day ticket is better value — unlimited rides for 24 hours.
- Validation: on the tram, validate at the platform machines before boarding.
- Getting back: from any stop, the T7/T6 takes you back to Syntagma (change at "Pikrodafni" for the T6), then metro Line 2 → Omonia → Line 1 → Victoria. From the SNFCC there's also a direct bus to Syntagma (B2 from Syngrou).
- Last departures: the tram runs until around midnight — but don't leave it to the last minute with kids and beach bags.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I fit a swim and an evening out in one day?
Easily. The plan that works: morning-to-noon at the beach, tram at 5 pm, 5:30–7 pm in Glyfada or Flisvos, sunset at the SNFCC, metro back around 10 pm.
Do I need a different ticket for every stop?
No, as long as each boarding happens within 90 minutes of the first validation. If you plan to hop off 2–3 times, the day ticket is the most carefree option.
Is the Planetarium open in summer?
In June and July yes, with a reduced programme — but in August it's closed. It reopens in September; always check eef.edu.gr before going.
Which option is best for families?
Flisvos Park for little ones (playgrounds + gelato + tram at the doorstep) and the SNFCC for the whole family — fountains, lawns and often free evening events.
Enjoy your swim — and an even better evening! If you can't decide, ask me at the front desk: depending on the day and your mood, I'll tell you where I'd go myself. 💙
— Kathy
