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Glyfada is a suburb of Athens, situated in the southern parts of the Athens Metropolitan Area. The area, which is home to many of Greece's millionaires, ministers and celebrities, stretches out from the foot of the Hymettus mountain and reaches out to embrace the Saronic Gulf. It is the largest of Athens' southern suburbs. This fashion-conscious suburb is known in Greece for its upmarket cafes, well-known restaurants, excellent shopping opportunities and cosmopolitan summer clubs.
Transportation
Glyfada is about 25km (15miles) from the Athens International Airport, about 15km (10miles) from the center of Athens and about 12km (7,5miles) from the main port of Piraeus. It is connected to central Athens via two major avenues (Posidonos and Vouliagmenis) and a tram line (cable car) which runs across the shore next to Posidonos Avenue. The X96 bus line connects it to the airport, the A1 to the center of Athens and the A2 to the port of Piraeus.
