The summertime club crawl at the Athens Riviera (tips + photos)

Akanthous Summer

The famous spot by the beach for dining, drinking and dancing opens up on April 30. Wooden tables by the sand for diners, while others may prefer to drink a cocktail on the sunbeds under a moonlit starry night.

Poseidonos Avenue, Kalamaki, Tel. 210 9680800.

Acrotiri - Dream City

The historic nightclub in the prime spot kicked off its operations on April 17. Live concerts and parties promise to lift summer vibes to the peak. What can be more relaxing than a brilliant view, sea breeze and some sushi?

B' 5 Vasileos Georgiou Street, Agios Kosmas beach, Alimos, tel. 210 9859147.

Aspro Piato (White Plate) 

Aspro-Piato isn't a club-restaurant per se but there's music, the sea, and a reputation for the best food, with an emphasis on its meat menu. Typically, live Greek music is played. It moves from its Halandri winter location to Glyfada by the sea at the same venue where Cataralla was formerly located.

20 Diadohou Pavlou Street, Glyfada, tel. 210 8983425.

Balux

Balux The House Project with its friendly homey feel allows guests to feel like they're in the comfort of their own home? with the exception that home is by the sea. There's a living room, play room, billiards, internet spot and - if you're hungry - head to the restaurant with Italian cuisine and Mediterranean dishes. Sit on the lawn or, alternatively, on the comfy sunbeds while sifting sand through your fingers.

58 Poseidonos Avenue, Asteras, Glyfada, tel. 210 8983577.

Bolivar

The famous beach bar opened in summer and is back with hot events and DJs on the decks. Friday Nights begin kick off with...