Luxury holidays in Athens Riviera

The Athens Riviera is the glamorous mid-century star whose name you might never have heard. Golden sands and glitzy resorts drew Bardot and co to this stretch of coastline south-east of the city back in the Sixties. Today, the beaches are as alluring as ever, and a fresh cluster of luxury stays has put it back on the jet set’s radar. Between moneyed suburbs and yacht-speckled marinas, traditional tavernas still dole out seafood-stuffed souvlaki; head south and the ancient Temple of Poseidon presides over the Aegean. With lesser-known islands and the capital’s treasures in easy reach, the Athens Riviera is raring for its grand comeback.