So the question is: what sort of beach experience are you looking for? This isn’t just a choice between pebbles and sand. Do you fancy something urban that's within easy reach of cultural attractions?

There’s another Riviera on the Mediterranean: Athens. And the jewel of the Athenian Riviera is glamorous Glyfada, which attracts tourists to its sandy beaches and luxury hotels. Since Greece’s wealthy ...

Athens, Greece and its suburbs are home to beautiful beaches, and the city happens to have the longest coastline of any ...

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