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Athens Riviera is the coastal area in the southern suburbs of Athens, Greece from Piraeus to Sounio [1] . It is located about 10 mi (16 km) from downtown Athens stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to the southernmost point of Attica, Cape Sounio. According to the Greek National Tourism Organisation the main areas of the Athens Riviera are: the Floisvos Marina, Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Lagonisi, Varkiza, Anavyssos and Sounio.
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Island of gods island athens riviera
Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification, the Athens Riviera has a borderline hot semi-arid climate (BSh) and lies in the transition zone between this climate and hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa) of downtown Athens. According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service for the period 1955-1997 Elliniko , which is located in the Riviera, has a borderline semi-arid climate. Additionally according to the data for the period 1960-2004 the HNMS station of Piraeus shows a hot semi-arid climate (BSh).
Access from Athens
By tram:
T1 line from Syntagma towards “Néo Fáliro” station (Peace and Friendship Stadium)
T2 line from Syntagma towards Voúla (Asklipiío Voúlas station).
T3 line departing from Voúla to Néo Fáliro station (Peace and friendship Stadium)
By bus: A1 route (Pireaus-Voula), A2 route (Akadimia-Voula), B2 route (Akadimia-Ag.Kosmas)
122 route (Elliniko Metro station -Saronida), 123 route (Saronida-Anavyssos)
