On the morning of Friday the 22nd of March/4th of April 2014 headed by Principal Mr Constantinos Pouis and under the musical guidance of Music Teacher Mrs Ioanna Angelou The delegation from Alimos School was received by His Beatitude Theophilos His Beatitude welcomed students to the Holy Land as angels of peace since through music man is reconciled with God and his fellow men peacemaking and cultural work of the Patriarchate in the Holy Land before praising their initiative for veneration and music performance His Beatitude also expressed interest in carrying on this initiative by means of a collaboration between the choir and Patriarchal choirs and also through students at the Alimos School wishing to study at the Patriarchate’s Hieratical School the choir chanted the hymns “Christ Has Risen” Holy Sion” and the Patriarchal Polychronism His Beatitude offered teachers and students alike Hagiotaphite Jerusalemite eulogias and wished that they enjoy their pilgrimage tour and succeed in their school courses Copyright of website material is allowed provided the reference source is mentioned: Jerusalem Patriarchate – Website - www.jerusalem-patriarchate.info as Athens is about to receive seaplanes for the first time after half a century The Hellenic Navy General Staff and the competent authorities for the maritime area of Alimos have issued the necessary license for the operation of a hydroplane strip at the Athens Riviera As Hellenic Seaplanes confirmed on Tuesday the Athens suburb will soon be linked by air with the island of the Cyclades as well as the Ionian Sea and the seaside destinations of the Peloponnese which has undertaken the project of the licensing of Alimos is now proceeding with the inclusion of Attica in its network of water air fields offering Athenians and visitors alike a fast and attractive means of transport to the Greek islands and other destinations noted that “Attica is investing in the sustainable development and upgrading of its means of transport The reoperation of seaplanes serves to illustrate our commitment for better connectivity and strengthening of our tourism product.” He added that “the Athens Riviera is obtaining its own means that combines innovation with tradition.” Hellenic Seaplanes did not supply a date for the start of flights out of Alimos Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox The Ministry of Tourism has approved aid for the upgrade of the tourist shelter of Astakos and the Marina of Alimos through the "Tourism Development" program of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan which is co-financed by the European Union -NextGeneration EU the Ministry of Tourism approved the application for aid for the investment plan to upgrade the tourist port of Astakos to a "smart" the beneficiary of which is the Municipal Port Fund of Xiromero The purpose of the investment is to upgrade the tourist port so that it constitutes a sports infrastructure in the sense that it offers more than one service expansion or modernization of building facilities improvement of infrastructure and installation of equipment a meteorological parameter measurement station a smart structural health system of a tourist port The approved total budget of the project reaches 1,498,200 euros of which 1,183,560 euros are public expenditure and the remaining amount is private expenditure the investment plan for the upgrade of Alimos Marina was approved with the beneficiary being the DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ALIMOS MARINA SINGLE-PERSON SA The purpose of the investment is the shielding and treatment of the waters of the tourist port with the aim of constituting either a sports infrastructure or a multifunctional infrastructure for tourist the removal of rockfalls and water treatment The approved total budget of the project reaches 7,365,739.22 euros of which 5,260,602.26 euros are public expenditure and the remaining amount is private expenditure Nafplio at the epicenter of world yachting with the 10th Mediterranean Yacht Show Samaria Gorge “War Zone” – “Others Decide, We Pay the Price” Argosaronic Islands: Need for a long-term strategy and modern infrastructure FedHATTA | Tourism Bridges between Greece and the Chinese province of Guizhou Top distinctions for Greece and Santorini at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025 HOTREC | Supporting SMEs in European Hospitality Tourism | Promoting Crete in the Arabian Gulf Aegean and Emirates expand their partnership Delta | Athens is in 5th place in American searches for 2025 Promotion of Preveza on the metro and tram in Athens TripAdvisor Awards 2025 | Elafonisi Beach World's Best Beach - 9th in Crete, Sani Beach Award 12th BAJAGREECE: Motorsports Competition in Western Macedonia Crete also invests in cycling tourism - 13th Pediadas Tour Competitions with a summer and autumn backdrop: Attica runs at the pace of sports ATM'25 - Tourism | The fight against food waste at the forefront of sustainable development easyJet holidays | Fam trips to Santorini, Skiathos and Rhodes Chania: The next actions of the “Tourism Partnership” Navarino Challenge returns on May 9-11, 2025 Cruise Takeoff in Chania – Record Arrivals in the First Quarter of 2025 Three Greek beaches among the world’s 50 best – Triumph for the Ionian The “Typhoon” that saves the Greek coasts from garbage EOT at the “Arabian Travel Market” | Interest from Gulf countries, India, and Australia CERT to manage Vasilitsa Ski Resort – Investment of over 20 million euros Is American tourism in Europe “slowing down”? What do professionals see for 2025 and 2026 This is Athens & Partners | The 7 partners renew their collaboration - the joint actions FedHATTA: Dynamic presence of Greek travel agencies at the international Dubai exhibition ATM 2025 Ryanair announces new offer for Prime members on June flights Thomas Ellerbeck | “Rhodes can become a model of sustainable tourism internationally” The Times | The perfect time to experience the authentic side of Santorini Chania: The Alternative Tourism Festival returns to the Venetian Port Angela Gerekou: "Tourism is a force for good and Greece can play a leading role" New flights to Greece in 2025 from 4 airlines Crete welcomes Reveil 12 – Festival of Sounds and Ecology Greek tourism - 3rd quarter | 97% of arrivals in Athens and Thessaloniki Modernization aid for the marinas of Symi and Messolonghi HOTREC Assembly: Focus on challenges and reforms in European tourism AEGEAN 2025: Passenger growth and fleet expansion with an eye on the international market FedHATTA Cooperation with Shaanxi Province, China Greek academic in finalists of European Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 Thessaloniki museums join forces to promote the city GNTO introduces “Sustainable Greece” to British Agents Strategic meeting for cruises in Santorini A message of friendship and cooperation at the friendly Greek-Turkish football match in Chios Municipality of Xiromero | Diving tourism: Request for sinking of a decommissioned warship The first La Quinta by Wyndham in Batumi, Georgia Double racing event in Megalopolis on May 11: Festival Enduro and Theater Run 2025 Explora Journeys: Start of the summer season with the luxurious EXPLORA I from Piraeus Strong start in 2025 for Aegean and SKY Express Xanthi Tastes: A Gastronomy Festival with a Cultural Flavor Rhodes: These are the five-star hotels with the highest revenue – Which ones “fill up” first Greek Tourism/Webhotelier: The Winners and Losers in Online Bookings for 2025 GNTO | Promotion of Santorini in target markets Unprecedented blackout in Spain, Portugal, France Greece can play a leading role in the global sports tourism scene Rhodes | Event for the protection of biodiversity Attica, the …Caribbean of the Germans Agios Nikolaos | Cruise season kicks off with arrival of luxury Silver Spirit Operational Plan: “Cretan Food Culture 2026-2030” Destination Management and Promotion Organization in Thessaloniki Kefalonia: The authentic character of the island through the “Travel Reimagined” project Hoteliers vs. Booking.com: The European uprising has begun Tourism | Greece 4th choice for Europeans' holidays in 2025 - what the ETC survey shows New high-standard heated swimming pool in Chania, aimed at sports tourism Greeks Traveled (A Lot!) in 2024 – Where They Went, How Much They Spent Greek-American Dean Spanos brings the NFL to Greece – Opportunities for promotion in the USA Lesvos: The season begins with birdwatching tourists MSC Cruises: Strengthens its presence in Greece with 6 cruise ships New Luxury Arrival in Crete | JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa Opens on June 2 "Peloponnese Trails" inaugurated today: New network of trails for sustainable tourism Knossos: 125 years since the excavations of Arthur Evans The Spanish TV show “Viajeros Cuatro” in Corfu Wyndham - Soliteight | 40 Super 8 hotels in Spain and Portugal Airbnb: Final price now displayed in accommodation searches Investments in the beaches of the Attica Riviera The Municipality of Chania at the “From Crete to Side” Festival in Turkey Region of Central Macedonia: Tourism Promotion Activities in Poland and the Middle East Region of Crete | Connecting Minoan Palatial Centers with Archaeological Sites Biodiversity protection plan is in full swing in Elafonisi Record participation in the ATHENA International Olive Oil Competition | Chania 8 - 10 May Communities at the heart of tourism development Booking.com | No to limiting tourists, yes to infrastructure investments Thessaloniki’s dynamic presence at the World Tourism Summit in Hong Kong easyJet | Summer 2026 sales open Cruise | Turkey doubles its share, new opportunities for Greek ports Aid for the upgrade of the tourist shelter of Astakos and the Marina of Alimos Preparing the settlement of Kionia for the tourist season: An example to follow The action of the region of Crete "Let's go for... Greens" concludes this weekend “Art is our Language”: Campaign for the 70th Anniversary of the Athens Epidaurus Festival Tourism | Nostalgia drives Brits’ travel choices ΕΟΤ China | B2B meetings with Chengdu's t.os - Flights to Athens in June State-of-the-art conference center at Theartemis Palace Hotel in Rethymno Zagori: Collaboration with Impact Hub Athens for sustainable tourism and innovation Cooperation Memorandum between Development Athens and Piraeus University on Tourism Kos: New advertising campaigns with Jet2 and National Geographic Traveller UK Five cruise ships in Souda by Saturday Imbros Trail Run & Hike 2025: A sporting tribute to the History of Sfakia Cultural Days and Sea Routes in Piraeus Religious Tourism | The University of Palermo comes to Panagia Nafpaktiotissa Audio Walk in the Sitia Geopark: A Different Exploration Experience in Crete AEGEAN “takes off” Larnaca with a new direct flight to Rome FedHATTA | Tourism Bridges between Greece and the Chinese province of Guizhou Nafplio at the epicenter of world yachting with the 10th Mediterranean Yacht Show Top distinctions for Greece and Santorini at the American Leisure Lifestyle Awards 2025 HOTREC | Supporting SMEs in European Hospitality Tourism | Promoting Crete in the Arabian Gulf Argosaronic Islands: Need for a long-term strategy and modern infrastructure Samaria Gorge “War Zone” – “Others Decide, We Pay the Price” TripAdvisor Awards 2025 | Elafonisi Beach World's Best Beach - 9th in Crete, Sani Beach Award Aegean and Emirates expand their partnership Delta | Athens is in 5th place in American searches for 2025 Competitions with a summer and autumn backdrop: Attica runs at the pace of sports Crete also invests in cycling tourism - 13th Pediadas Tour 12th BAJAGREECE: Motorsports Competition in Western Macedonia ATM'25 - Tourism | The fight against food waste at the forefront of sustainable development Promotion of Preveza on the metro and tram in Athens What to expect at this year’s ITB Berlin Exhibition from March 4-6 PM at 1st Greece-Saudi Arabia High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council on Monday What the Israeli Ambassador discussed at the Chania Chamber Greece's Permanent Delegation to UNESCO organizing concert on January 16 Athens to host the European Film Awards in 2027 North Macedonia: Increase in foreign tourists in 2024 Alonissos tops the list of Greek destinations without mass tourism Athens Municipality Festival 2025 | The city's biggest celebration, with more than 200 events German tourism: Advance bookings are the new "last-minute" ELSTAT: Hospitality enterprises' turnover grows 28.6% in Greece during Q1 a section of Poseidonos Avenue near Alimos in southern Athens flooded with rainwater and sewage Officials blame illegal connections diverting rooftop and yard runoff into the sewer system causing manhole covers to burst under pressure during heavy rain This recurring issue also impacts Glyfada and Vouliagmeni Alimos’ mayor decried inadequate infrastructure and cited EYDAP’s plans for a new sewer pipeline study by March The water and sewerage utility claims about 7,000 illegal connections are the culprits and warns violations could result in water shutoffs from UC San Diego and is now a data scientist and project leader at NASA's JPL When he was 14 years old and a junior high school student in Iran in 2004 Ryan Alimo watched the twin Spirit and Opportunity NASA rovers land on Mars The young Alimo was watching with his father and both were struck by how happy everyone looked at Mission Control “I want to see you one day in that position,” Alimo’s father told him “These people are the happiest people in the world right now.” and Alimo got to watch the landing of the Perseverance rover on a private channel in a conference room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena “It was an emotional moment,” said Alimo in computational science at the University of California San Diego in 2017 we were testing the rover outside my office Between first watching the rovers in 2004 and being part of the team Alimo transformed himself from a mediocre student to an astronomy expert his classmates called “The Martian.” He became one of the youngest students to win Iran’s national astronomy Olympiad competition in 2005 Alimo studied engineering as an undergraduate at Sharif University in Iran focusing on numerical computation before joining UC San Diego in 2012 After his family emigrated to the United States in 2011 he contacted the program manager on the Spirit and Opportunity rovers and told him about his dream the manager of the Mars missions and the director for solar system exploration offered to give him a tour of the JPL campus and became his mentor Alimo decided to pursue graduate school at UC San Diego where he earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in the lab of Professor Alison Marsden in the research group of Professor Thomas Bewley This led him to a postdoc at the California Institute of Technology’s Center for Autonomous Systems and Technology (CAST) and finally a job as a data scientist and project leader at NASA’s JPL Alimo views his experiences as a lesson in having a goal and sticking to it “It shows the value and importance of having a vision,” he said Alimo worked on both the Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity helicopter Alimo’s team developed an AI system that finds data errors quickly and reliably so Perseverance and Ingenuity can move faster Data from Ingenuity follows a complex and multi-stage path: from the helicopter to the rover to Deep Space Network (DSN) stations back on Earth DSN stations consist of huge radio antennas located in California Australia and Spain that receive data and send commands to the Mars rovers Alimo designed optimization algorithms to automate and optimize the performance of complex and nonlinear systems which were later used at NASA to automate and optimize data transmission for Mars Ingenuity’s first flight was very much a Wright Brother moment—but on Mars Technologists weren’t sure how well Ingenuity and Perseverance would work together The fact that the mission came together during a pandemic One explores how a swarm of multiple spacecraft can work together to perform complicated tasks have thousands of small satellites work together to take a picture for an exoplanet The other investigates how different classes of robots can work together to explore underground caves on other planets “We have meetings where we talk about diving and driving on icy moons or flying on Titan and Mars,” Alimo said “We want to go to other planets.” Alimo said he feels like NASA and JPL can realize these goals “It’s good to dream big,” he said We asked Alimo for advice for students considering graduate school and those who just finished their Ph.D I had different offers to go to graduate school because it looked like a good place to live for five years Even though UC San Diego doesn’t have a strong space program it brings together mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering I first heard of Professor Marsden because I knew of her father’s contributions to space science She was my academic mother and Professor Bewley was my academic father How did you go about getting more experience in space research at UC San Diego I was able to volunteer in the lab of Professor Allen Hargans at the School of Medicine I sought out Professor Bewley because he has many connections with JPL and NASA The world is changing and requires more skilled people It’s different right now than it was a few decades ago It’s not just for an academic career It’s also something you can use in industry I would advise them to pursue a study that is applicable to many fields I had the option to enter different fields and collaborate with other industries including bioengineering Also think outside of the box: you don’t need to be in a computer science department to study AI and machine learning You can choose other departments where admissions are easier and collaborate with computer scientists It’s important to pay attention to both of these things Alimo with a model of the Ingenuity helicopter what advice would you give to someone who just earned their Ph.D You should think about what excites you the most Think about something you could do for 80 hours per week I also would stress that you need to establish connections to find your dream job from hedge funds in the Midwest to self-driving car companies and semiconductor companies in the Bay Area Interviewing at different places with different people enables you to understand how broad industry is and where exactly you can go The job market these days is like taking a GRE or SAT exam: you should prepare There are even some books for interview preparation that you can read The most boring meetings that we have are about how we can go to the Moon You are spending the majority of your life at work which is supposed to be one of the best periods in your life If you cannot find your dream job after graduation I highly suggest going to a research lab or doing a very short postdoc after your Ph.D This enables you to choose your path afterward whatever that may be whether you want to go to academia or private industry These days academic institutions want to get applicants who have had an industrial background The advantage of research labs is that you get paid much more compared to a postdoc I suggest you consider joining an early-stage startup or establishing your own business and follow your passion and dream Have you ever encountered a piece of landscape art that felt like a place you’d been before? Something about the shape of the coastline and the hills, or the color of the water, feels familiar and connected to old memories? That’s a feeling you may have a lot when seeing the work of Alimo Sean Kesterson is a West Coast artist whose minimalist colorblocked creations are an ode to the ocean the simple but striking imagery feels intimately personal to outdoor-lovers Inspired by the coasts of the West and forests Alimo’s artwork isn’t directly tied to a single place although the influences of a popular California beach or a snowy mountain in Japan may feel right in the viewer’s mind preserving and taking care of the seas that are both his playground and home is paramount Alimo’s recent work and partnerships have been deeply rooted in sustainability whether in supporting environmental causes or directly reevaluating how his own artist production can be made more sustainable We recently caught up with Kesterson to learn more about the evolution of his distinct artistic style and what’s next on the horizon for the nomadic nature lover I'm Sean. I go by the artist name, Alimo I was living in San Francisco [when COVID hit] but generally I'm a bit of a traveling nomad It is hard to kind of get stuck to one spot You just brain dump your imagination onto paper or whatever medium is really kind of understanding the color theory and layouts and how to present stuff and really looking at it conceptually.. And then school taught me what design was and then post school realizing that I needed to revert back to what really kept me moving and got that blood flowing Sometimes we're really trying to bridge that to keep it fresh The connection has been there since I was a kid who taught me just about every board sport and sport there is out there dragging me along whether I liked it or not That really grew that love for doing everything outside because when you're drawing and on the computer and you're painting Nature is what keeps me alive and level headed "How can I be a snowboarder loving the snow and surfer in the ocean and be okay seeing trash in the mountains and in the water?" I really like the scenic scenes that I draw You look at it and you don't know where it is Once you can relate to it and you're like I remember going to this spot on this coastline with my friends over the weekend." And so those types of empty spaces And then other times when there's a full scene with people.. and it's like a spitting image of like what you did over the weekend with this crew And so there's some history and then there's future dream landscapes that you can't wait to go to I carry around my medium format camera just about everywhere I go—my Mamiya 6 or my Nikon S There are tons of scenes that are just shot with my iPhone And then I'll compose many different image pieces together to turn them into this kind of singular dreamscape people will point out a painting that I have and they'll be like The point is that it brings back this feeling that people have been somewhere before or this relationship to people that they've had before The process has always been quick sketches on paper whether that be a napkin or the back of a business card or my actual sketchbook And at different times I can look at it if I’m having any sort of writer's block It’s just scribbles and most of the drawings are quick—they're not good—but i can see one line and it'll trigger something so I can go forward and start drawing that again a lot of times I'll go in and scan certain lines or textures or different photos that I've taken And then I'll blend together to create a new kind of composition and then I'll play around with different color palettes And then I'll revert that back onto canvas and I'll redraw it and really kind of pull in that analog form It's taken me 15 years to figure out this technique But that's kind of the secret sauce—it's both digital and analog It's just using one tool for the next tool to give you the kind of solution that you've been looking for I'd say all three of them would be with friends or my brother surfing my brains out for the majority of the day Second would be a splitboard in the backcountry getting away from all the clutter and really earning those hippy turns it's really just getting outside of my normal “Groundhog Day” routine Maybe that's just walking across the street and looking at a different item to get some inspiration or it is a few hour drive just to see something new but these are some of my top picks for painting the outdoors I accidentally fell into this dirty industry of cheap apparel and fast fashion It started out as selling prints and paintings and then it turned into why don't I put it on a shirt or hoodie This is rad.” And then I realized that the quality was pretty awful That's why I don't really have t-shirts or much apparel on my website right now I want to feel good about what I'm selling because we're in this outdoor world. And like, how can I be a snowboarder loving the snow and surfer in the ocean and be okay seeing trash in the mountains and in the water? So, I partnered up with a company called SeaTrees a nonprofit that helps creators and businesses fund projects and initiatives in sustainable ways So every sweatshirt or T-shirt that I produce we plant a mangrove tree out in Biak Island I'll likely continue doing more small batch drops Other different fundraising initiatives have been impactful I did a big one to support wildfire relief in Australia last year and then George Floyd raised a ton of money within a couple of days I'm also coming out with a new puzzle here shortly, and then a new collaboration with Arvin Goods. Way stoked on that partnership. All-natural colors. No harmful chemicals. Zero water waste. Plus 10% of sales go to @Seatrees Visit the Alimo webshop to check out his many prints, paintings, and fun accessories for sale, and find more work on Instagram at @alimofun Discover other artists and creators inspired by nature here Zoe Baillargeon & Graham Hiemstra contributed to this story In the latest chapter of an ongoing dispute the Municipality of Alimos in southern Athens has suspended around 40 building permits tied to height bonuses provided by the New Building Code are now on hold pending a final decision by the Council of State The controversy arose when the court declared these bonuses unconstitutional in December the Environment Ministry issued legislation allowing already-issued permits to proceed “We cannot allow construction to create irreversible outcomes before the ruling is published,” Kondylis said adding that contractors had hurriedly initiated work to bypass legal roadblocks The suspended permits highlight tensions between local authorities and national policies The Environment Ministry’s intervention sought to limit municipal cancellations of permits issued before December 12 Kondylis insists that developers knowingly took risks With approximately 14,000 New Building Code permits nationwide and only weeks until the final ruling Burglars held a couple captive inside their home in Alimos Three masked individuals broke into the house through the balcony door and subdued the couple inside They remained in the home for nearly three hours searching each room before fleeing with a stash of valuable jewelry Police have launched an investigation and are analyzing surveillance footage from the surrounding area in an effort to identify and apprehend the suspects The mayor of Alimos in southern Athens has pledged to make every effort to “bring order” to the area which for years has been identified with mobsters and illegality “We have gone to great lengths to clear the Riviera of drugs and thugs we won’t go back to the old days,” said Mayor Andreas Kondylis who appealed to the judiciary to investigate reports of threats issued against him he said citizens had told him bouncers are threatening to take action in response to municipal inspections at coastal establishments and nightclubs Last summer Kondylis had asked beachside establishments to comply with the rules particularly with regard to noise pollution The Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) has thrown its support behind Kondylis and much more await us at the beach bars of the southern coast of Athens one of the most famous beach clubs of Athens It’s become a destination on the Athenian Riviera when you want to escape from everyday life and relax on the sunbeds enjoying the sea and golden sand during the day sipping a drink or cocktail as the sun sets the Macaw beach bar offers everything you need for a pleasant day by the sea On the sunbeds in front of the beach and at the tables higher up on the beach you can enjoy your morning coffee or a meal all day to a cocktail with a view of the sunset or later under the moonlight Akanthus also offers all-day escapes for a swim at Alimos beach Grab a spot on the sunbeds with your friends and then enjoy Mediterranean cuisine dishes or a cocktail with a view of the horizon and nice background music Bikini beach bar offers sunbeds along the beach from where you can gaze at the beautiful sea view for hours – and of course The music plays non-stop and gets you in the mood to order your cocktail to fully experience the moment DOT Beach Vibes promises to make the summer in the city enjoyable with coffee and brunch options in the morning as well as carefully prepared dishes in its restaurant area as the day goes by The new beach bar-restaurant (at the same beach as above- mentioned DOT) is an all-day project that combines swimming and relaxation by the sea with a bar-restaurant serving Mediterranean fusion cuisine giving you plenty of reasons to enjoy your time here at any hour of the day You’ll find the beach outfitted with specially designed cabanas In Kavouri (Vouliagmeni) in front of the luxurious Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso hotel From early morning until the magnificent sunsets Trypia Varka is an all-day concept on the beach of Kavouri Although a restaurant (offering seafood and meat dishes) it has some umbrellas with sunbeds right in front of the sea where you can sit and have a great day full of swims in the water Located in a cove in Vouliagmeni that resembles an island landscape Krabo exudes a boho aesthetic reminiscent of an exotic destination Whether you sit on the sunbeds that stretch along the shore or in the restaurant area one thing is for sure – you will feel the summer in the city Zen Beach in Vouliagmeni will transport you far away from the city to island destinations as the scenery alone and the overall vibes of the place will make you relax and forget about obligations The comfortable sunbeds contribute to this while the restaurant completes the beautiful experience Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Astir Beach (@astirbeachgr) Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni is one of the most prestigious and well-known beaches in the Athenian Riviera It offers a blend of natural beauty and upscale amenities It’s a popular destination for both locals and international visitors looking for a premium beach experience Royal Beach in Vouliagmeni welcomes us for another year to experience moments of relaxation and gastronomic delight in one of the most idyllic locations on the coastline it also welcomed Goya Gastro-bar to its premises overlooking the bay and the distant horizon is also a favorite choice of the southern – and not only – crowd for swimming in the sea and relaxation on the sunbeds The beach stretches over a large area and despite the crowds you won’t have trouble finding your own spot Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Pere Ubu à la plage (@pere_ubu_a_la_plage) has “landed” on the beach of Varkiza with its summer concept by the sea A spot on the comfortable sunbeds is a must but it’s also worth sitting on the couches with retro vibes and enjoying your drinks with friends which first opened in Argyroupoli (one of the southern Suburbs of Athens) offering premium drinks has made its appearance on the beach of Varkiza It features umbrellas on the beach for relaxing moments by the sea private live cooking & cocktail making it took its boards and came down to Varkiza – in addition to Glyfada Holy Spirit is the place where we go to escape the hot city atmosphere and enjoy the unique cocktails of the experienced team offering equally good services and amenities to make your stay on the beach as enjoyable as possible or later enjoy our cocktail while also enjoying our swims As you leave the main area of the southern suburbs of Athens and head towards Sounio along the Athenian Riviera The Tahiti beach bar will draw you towards it thanks to its nice vibes with a tropical atmosphere that takes you even further away and be sure that you will have a perfect day at the sea Plus: Stay for the beach parties in the evening Arriving at Lagonissi (a coastal area offering clear waters and stunning views of the Saronic Gulf just about 30 kilometers from central Athens) you will find El Pouda that resembles a little paradise as it is surrounded by plenty of greenery with the azure waters in front completing the puzzle of enjoyment Note that here you will see a beautiful sunset if you decide to stay until late Grand Beach is a luxury beach area associated with the Grand Resort Lagonissi Grand beach invites you this summer to enjoy unique moments of relaxation with high-level amenities You can relax on the comfortable sunbeds and enjoy the sun all day long while later you can taste a wonderful snack or a creative meal at the Poseidon Restaurant If you’re looking for a bit of adrenaline you can also opt for a water sport activity here Mavro Lithari Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Athens The clear and calm waters most days of the summer allow for playing in the sea as well as endless dives for those who can’t get enough of swimming The beach bar of the same name features comfortable sunbeds It’s ideal for enjoying a day at the beach with a laid-back vibe besides sunbathing on comfortable sun loungers while there is also a fun water park in the sea for games that will delight both young and old On the beach of Agios Nikolaos in Anavyssos and just a few meters from the picturesque church of the same name Nuevo Loca beach bar is a well-organized beach equipped with comfortable sunbeds and a bar for coffee or cocktails accompanied by music from DJs on weekends (a well-known coastal destination of the Athens Riviera situated about 40 kilometers -or 25 miles- from central Athens) you ‘ll have plenty of options to relax and have fun that awaits you from morning until late at night for enjoyable moments by the sea The music played here and the overall vibes of the place make it ideal for summer outings with friends Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Castus Beach 🪻 (@castusbeach) In a wonderful boho setting with the blue sea in the background at the famous Alykes Beach Cactus creates an idyllic atmosphere of relaxation and fun Poufs and sunbeds spread out on the beach while the spot is perfect for all-day enjoyment Another bohemian spot on Alykes Beach: Alopigia transports you to more exotic destinations while maintaining a beautiful The day starts with coffee or juice and a snack and along the way prepares great cocktails that Nossa is also situated in Alykes Beach becoming a destination for summer getaways and offering everything you need to have a great day at the beach This restaurant in Anavyssos that has its own sunbeds on the beach emits that relaxed feeling you seek in the midst of summer you can also go up to the restaurant area after a day at the sea and try their offerings Para-Dais is another option for our stay by the sea and note that in the evening it hosts live performances with Greek artists and the fun goes up You will recognize the large beach of Thymari thanks to its width as well as the characteristic beach bar of the area There you can sit on a sunbed with all your comfort and necessities gazing at the slightly “wild” scenery around offers shade and comfortable sunbeds by the sea to enjoy your morning coffee and all kinds of snacks as well as cocktails since it stays open until late at night All this in a relaxed atmosphere every hour of the day About 5 kilometers before Sounio and the iconic Temple of Poseidon the beach of Charakas with its crystal clear waters and sandy shore makes the perfect spot for anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing day by the sea we recommend you to sit until late afternoon to see one of the most beautiful sunsets on the Riviera overlooking the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio you will find the Aegeon Beach Hotel and its organized beach The beautiful sandy beach and crystal clear waters make the spot ideal for families with children There are two beach bars and a restaurant on the beach The 57.5-million-euro concession agreement to use and exploit the marina of Alimos for a duration of 40 years was signed on Wednesday with Aktor Concessions The value of the agreement amounts to at least 177 million euros an annual concession fee and a revenue-sharing expressed as a percentage of the marina’s annual turnover This is the first concession tender process run by HRADF regarding a marina that the preferred investor emerged through an e-auction process creating a competitive environment for bidding offers and transparency The concession was signed by Finance Minister Christos Staikouras Adonis Georgiadis and the Minister of Tourism along with the executive chairman of the Greek state privatization fund HRADF (or TAIPED) Aris Xenofos and the Chief Executive Officer of Public Properties Company CEO of the company Development of New Alimos Marina Concession Single Member S.A The marina of Alimos is one of the most important marinas in Greece and amongst the biggest ones in the Eastern Mediterranean The upland area of the marina of Alimos covers an area of 210,000 sq m approximately while the sea area of the marina is approximately 428,000 sq m including the berthing basin with a total surface of 240,000 sq m The marina of Alimos is currently offering 1,100 berths for leisure boats of various sizes and serves to a great extent the berthing needs of the Athens yacht charter market will proceed with investments amounting to 50 million euros within the next five years through which the Alimos marina will be developed to become a top tourist port destination Beyond the upgrading of the existing port infrastructures and ship- laying/maintenance activities the development interventions will also include the regeneration of the marina’s land area through the construction of 18,500 square meters of building facilities The aim is to create a center for tourism and recreation that includes green and promenade zones areas for leisure activities and dining shops the Alimos marina is expected to develop further the specific area of the coastal front of Attica contributing to the promotion of the Athenian Riviera from Faliro to Elliniko This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page After much controversy over the abrupt closure of her Mykonos beach club and axed MTV show based on her Mykonian business Lilo is not giving up on her beach club venture Having relocated to a much smaller and humbler scale in comparison to her former Mykonos seaside occupancy it seems that the TV star is facing quite some challenges attracting beach goers to her club On numerous days the beach club looked quite empty with only a handful of sun-beds filled and single number figures of patrons throughout the day seated drinking/eating areas and of course sun-beds even during Athens’ hottest days and weekends where neighbouring beaches and beach clubs were full leaving many without sun-beds and umbrellas It is unknown if the seaside venture that turns into a nightclub party scene after the sun sets is more of a success than its daytime beach club and the decision behind closing and moving the Lohan luxury Mykonos beach club to Athens For those interested in checking out Lilo’s Lohan Seaside Alimos 17455 with easy access to public transport dropping you off directly out front the Athenian coastline from Piraeus to Sounion offers many choices cultural landmarks and ideal weather allow travellers to realise they don’t need to go far to get a real taste of Greek summer If you find yourself in Piraeus, visit the Hellenic Maritime Museum Greece’s maritime history and tradition come to life and it’s an exciting ‘trip’ for you to experience as it’s the main one in Athens and the connection to most Greek islands there are many cafes and restaurants and on the other side is Piraiki- maybe the best place to enjoy fresh fish with a magnificent view Kastela and Mikrolimano offer delicious Greek food as well I include Kallithea on this list because it is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre a new state-of-the-art facility and a landmark of cultural exhibitions within the city The Stavros Niarchos Foundation built the Centre It includes the brand new facilities of the National Library the National Opera and a Park that hosts various performances and events which connects the centre with the south suburbs and reaches Voula as the final destination means you can make stops and explore the Athens Riviera’s main areas you can cycle across ‘Paraliaki’ (the main coast road) which is really enjoyable and rejuvenating Located only six kilometres from the centre Flisvos Marina is an ideal place for recreation You can casually stroll around or enjoy a beverage in a café here you will find one of the most beautiful open-air cinemas in Athens and you can arrange (if you like) a sailing day exploring the Saronic Gulf Alimos offers various choices. You can enjoy a dive in one of the organised beaches and have coffee or drinks at the Nalu café or Bolivar beach bar. Often, Nalu and Bolivar host concerts with well-known artists which gives the feeling that you are on an island far away You should definitely visit Balux Seaside Café to enjoy a drink during sunset The pillows on the sand by the sea create incredible scenery the Glyfada area offers many options for drinks and food and is ideal for shopping- with a long strip of boutiques catering to all fashionistas Vouliagmeni offers a democratic range of beach experiences situated on the picturesque pine-covered peninsula of Mikro Kavouri Once frequented by icons like Jackie Onassis and Brigitte Bardot attentive waiter service at your sun lounger you’ll discover Central Akti Vouliagmeni This well-kept public beach is a versatile oasis suitable for all beachgoers expansive grassy areas for picnics and sports residents often swim freely from the rocky piers near En Plo café or Sardelaki These spots provide easy access to the pristine waters of the Vouliagmeni basin Another cost-free option is Limanakia Vouliagmeni the most popular among a series of rocky coves along the coastal road just outside Vouliagmeni tanned locals unwind to music on a friendly deck before plunging into the azure sea and many Athenians hold their beach houses here ‘Island’ is one of the most famous cafés and bars where you will find celebrities and socialites from around the world mingling This area also offers a variety of good eateries as well A visit to Sounion can be more than just a daily excursion there lies the Temple of Poseidon at the top of the cliff and it is one of the most significant monuments of Ancient Greece and a cornerstone of history your soul will be filled with its magical and positive energy Athens coastline and Athens Riviera: Cosmopolitan locations you don’t have to travel far to find beauty-  you must open your eyes For Tours in Athens, see https://greekcitytravelcom Maria Petropoulou is a Greek journalist currently working in a leading Greek news site travelling and writing and she has combined all these in order to create her own key to happiness studied there and continued with a Master’s degree in UK She also owns the travel blog My Landing Runway where you can find all her travel stories and wanderings Now she begins her trip with GCT as our European cultural correspondent; she would like to welcome you all on board The countdown has started for the implementation of the project to renovate the Alimos Marina in southern Athens Works for the upgrading of the biggest marina in Greece are expected to begin in early 2024 that is five years after the completion of the concession tender while the problems with the obsolete infrastructure are growing according to sources in the maritime tourism industry The signing of the joint ministerial decision and the issue of the construction permits are still pending the contractor for the marina’s 40-year concession Open-air cinemas are an enduring summer staple lending an unmistakable charm to Athens' balmy summer Countless delights shape our summer experiences and some have evolved into time-honoured traditions permeating not just our seasonal activities but our everyday lives throughout June extending into September’s Greek summer Beyond the tranquil beaches, the inaugural dips in the sea, short-sleeved days, holidays, and indulging in seasonal fruits like watermelon and melon, Athens offers a special summer delight have been immortalised in song (notably by the legendary Loukianos Kilaidonis These open-air theatres contribute a unique touch to the cherished summer memories of generations Despite the ever-accelerating pace of change they’re not only an enhanced tourist attraction but also a tradition immune to fleeting trends or age groups eager for the unique cinematic experiences they promise once lauded by CNN as the finest open-air cinema globally encapsulates the essence of outdoor movie-going Its crowning glory in 2012 was due to its prime location on Apostolou Pavlou pedestrian street offering viewers a clear vista of the floodlit Acropolis “Cine Thision” also enjoys the distinction of being Athens’ oldest open-air cinema only briefly interrupted during the German Occupation Regulars will vouch for its other winning aspects besides the Acropolis view such as the sublime freshly-baked cheese pie chilled sour cherry drinks made with black sugar and Agrinio’s tsipouro complemented by Messolonghi’s bottarga – the perfect meze for the dedicated visitor “Pool Your Cinema” is a relatively recent venture it endeavours to fuse the familiar charms of the city’s summer cinemas with a lavish experience that celebrates classic movies and significant successes from Hollywood’s golden age It’s a risk that paid off handsomely “Pool Your Cinema” returns this season beside the pool on the 7th floor of the iconic “Grande Bretagne” hotel in Syntagma and it’s advisable to reserve for the screenings that pique your interest instead offering a specially designed individual menu focusing on international finger food concepts “Cine Alimos” brought the summer cinema experience to the shoreline “Cine Alimos” was launched in 2016 as a municipal summer cinema quickly becoming a popular outing for residents of Athens’ southern suburbs – and beyond “Cine Alimos” set out to deliver the quintessential experience of summer cinemas by the Saronic waves strategically located on the Alimos coastal promenade The landscape takes centre stage in this cinematic experience But if you manage to draw your eyes away from the view you’ll notice the screen: standing 11 metres tall with a clear projection area of 72 square metres it’s among the country’s largest outdoor cinema screens artists and creators often engage in conversation with the audience neighbouring a host of small bars and restaurants that have evolved into youth hotspots in recent years and contributing to Ano Petralona’s allure for residents and visitors of Athens – the inviting “Zephyros” continues to sustain its classic appeal The main characteristic of this cinema is its affinity for cinephile and art-house films You’re not likely to catch a Hollywood blockbuster here but rather a selection from world cinema that you won’t easily find elsewhere including classic films from directors like Alfred Hitchcock or Michelangelo Antonioni The charming courtyard of “Athenaia” in Kolonaki harks back to memories of an older Athens complete with a passionfruit vine and jasmine shrubs – just as Luciano Kilaidonis immortalised the summer cinemas in his eponymous song “Athenaia” has held its own in frequent disputes with its neighbours it’s a cherished summer spot situated in the centre of Kolonaki at the crossroads of Haritos and Speusippou Streets and continues to be a prized part of the district holds a distinguished place amongst Athens’ open-air cinemas This iconic cinema is an integral part of Greek culture immortalised in song by Vasillis Kazoulis in “The Last Show at Ekran” (“The Last Boat for Amorgos” Christiana further associated it with Athenian summers singing in Lina Nikolakopoulou’s lyrics – “I will meet you on the steps of Ekran/Watching the nights of Maniani gro plan” (“Summer Will Come” “Ekran” was founded during the early years of Metapolitefsi and managed to become one of Athens‘ most famed summer cinemas It dared to display pioneering films from international production — a bold move warmly received by the audience its distinguishing feature being the iconic façade where Georges Méliès’ famous Moon from the dawn of cinema remains a central attraction Zephyros: A Century of Stars Under the Athenian Sky The Agora of Athens: The Heartbeat of Classical Greece A Guide to the Acropolis, the Sacred Rock of Athens After the welcome by the Master of Ceremonies  Chief Petty Office Michael Kirby of the Royal Australian Navy the Honorary Consul of New Zealand Ms Ioanna Gouvatsou read from Pericles’ Funeral Oration followed by the Prayer of Remembrance by Father Terry E Hemming Locum Priest at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens This was followed by the official address by the Ambassador of Australia Her Excellency Mrs Alison Duncan Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national occasions It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War It is also the day when we remember all Australians who have served and died in war and in operational services Australia had been a federated nation for only 13 years and its government was eager to establish a reputation among the nations of the world Australia was automatically placed on the side of the Commonwealth Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the Allied navies The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople The Australian and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli on 25 April meeting fierce resistance from the Ottoman-Turkish defenders What had been planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate and the campaign dragged on for eight months the Allied forces were evacuated from the peninsula with both sides having suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships More than 8,000 Australian soldiers had died in the campaign Gallipoli had a profound impact on Australians at home and 25 April soon became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who died in the war Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives the actions of Australian and New Zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy What became known as the “Anzac legend” became an important part of the identity of both nations shaping the ways in which they viewed both their past and their future Thick fog and high levels of African dust have covered Paleo Faliro and the Kifissos area creating a suffocating scene and making driving particularly difficult the limited visibility on the avenue can be seen while vehicles are moving at reduced speed due to the dangerous conditions The phenomenon affects other areas of the basin Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr when a 3-year-old boy was spotted walking barefoot and alone on a street when a driver was surprised to see the child running barefoot and without a jacket on Karyatides Street and found that the child was shivering from the cold At the point arrived the authorized consultant of Municipal Police and Civil Protection John Vergis president of the Association of Parents’ Associations of Alimos the police and an ambulance of the ambulance service were alerted The municipality of Alimos is launching the “Open School Grounds” program in its schools during the afternoons providing children with access to playgrounds and organised activities Mayor Andreas Kondylis emphasised the collaboration with school authorities and parent associations aiming to create open spaces for children’s recreation and community engagement See Also  The Ministry of Maritime Affairs: How electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be transported by ships the initiative responds to the demand for recreational areas and aims to reduce children’s screen time by offering fun activities The program will operate daily on weekdays and will continue during the summer months with plans for sustained accessibility through collaboration with parent associations