The 5 Best Beach Bars to Escape the City Close to Athens

While visiting Athens, you are just minutes away from the beautiful Athenian coastline, which is dotted with amazing beach bars. It is the perfect escape to relax and enjoy the sea and a coffee, cocktail or even a meal.
1. L’amico Beach Bar Lounge, Anavissos
This beach side bar has a bit of everything. It is located in the town of Anavissos about an hour away from Athens center. It is a large beach club with shallow, calm seas and great food and cocktails. Why not spend your whole day there?

2. Ark, Glyfada
When you are looking for ambiance, look no further than Ark, in Glyfada. You can go there for coffee or drinks by the sea or try some fresh seafood or other Greek cuisine offered with both indoor and outdoor seating – again, right on the sea. This is the perfect beach side destination to escape from the chaotic pace of Athens and enjoy the beauty of Greece.

3. Peñarrubia Lounge, Alimos
Transport yourself to another world – one where you can chill beachside while enjoying a drink. Peñarrubia Lounge is relaxing and always has seating available when other joints are crowded and there is a wait. You can take in the sea views while laying in a hammock, cool off in the fresh sea, and have your favorite coffee or cocktail.

4. Bolivar, Alimos
Another true ‘island experience’ awaits you at this beach side bar which is surrounded by palm trees and huts that are made of straw and wood. This is a great place to relax in a lounge chair and take in the sun during the day and then stay for dancing to music from well-known DJs at night.

5. Rubirosa – Alimos
This beach side bar is a favorite place to chill and relax after a hot summer day in Athens. Where else on your visit to Athens are you going to have the chance to relax at the sea while sipping your favorite cocktail and lay on comfortable bean-bag-styled couches and chairs on the beach?