The best sunsets in Athens
Indeed, sunset in Santorini island is one of the best in the world! But there are some more secret spots for those who visit Greece and just want to stay in the historical city of Athens…
So, dear sunset hunters Athens Riviera is the Attica coastline, easy to find and ideal for some romance with your beloved one! Day or night! But because we’re talking about unforgettable afternoon moments, we will give you some reasons and more tips to enjoy sunset while being in Athens.
Why sunset in Athens?
You have many sunset- gazing spots to explore but with much less tourists around, with silence and peace. Without selfies and people talking all the time. The same people that after your vacation, you will try really hard to crop them from your precious sunset photos. You see, for us sunset is something simple and straightforward. You sit, watch, enjoy. Nature is sometimes more beautiful in her silence! Don’t you agree?
You can watch sunset from the city (Lykavitos, Plaka) or on the beach (Kavouri, Vouliagmeni). Whatever the choice, it won’t let you down!
Apart from Athens Riviera, you can go further to Sounion, where you will also see the Greek temple of Poseidon. A must- see historical place for sightseeing in Athens!
Added to the above, remember that Athens is more pretty and cool (we mean literally cool, without hot temperatures) when she “wears” her sunset or night clothes. Simple, ancient, crowded during the day but still sooo pretty!
The best sunset spots
- Mikro and Megalo Kavouri (near Divani apollon hotel)
- Laimos Vouliagmenis (above the old heliport)
- Vouliagmeni beach (Vouliagmeni is a seaside town)
- Sounion (from Temple of Poseidon)
- Lykavitos (Lycabettus hill)
3+ 1 attractive ways to enjoy sunset
Boat: Rent a sailing yacht or a boat and watch the sunset onboard. This way, you get to see more than you would from any of the islands… The colors, the sea, the sun, the seagulls you hear!
Walking: Afternoon walks in Athens are one of the kind! Relax you’re your friend(s) and go to Laimos Vouliagmenis. There you will find the old heliport, many secret and private spots to swim without no one is watching and you will certainly enjoy the perfect sea view. Prefer to watch the sunset up from Laimos! The highest the better!
Water sports: For example canoe paddleboarding is a good choice to “drive” to the beach and follow the sunlight! Stay with yourself- or not- and that’s all you need for the perfect sunset…
VIP Athens Taxi: Take your journey partner, VIP Athens Taxi, and combine two sunset spots in Athens. Lykavitos with Plaka, Kavouri with Vouliagmeni. Sounion with Varkiza… Your choice!
