Emmantina Hotel

Glyfada

The captivating suburb of Glyfada stretches along the Saronic Gulf coast often referred to as the "Athenian Riviera".

Contemporary "Glyfada" with its beautiful villas, fun-fairs luxurious buildings and hotels was occupied historically by the Municipality of Exoni. The area was characterized by a rural economy until 1900. In fact, fishing and agriculture were the primary elements of the development of this area-an area amongst the richest in Attica.

At the beginning of the 20th century the town had already changed its name to "Glyfada", a name given because of the presence of salty water wells typical of this area. The first buildings appeared after 1920 and later the exploitation of the beautiful beach began, the town starting to change into a seaside resort. In 1945 this area became an independent Municipality. Today the Municipality of Glyfada has a population of 100,000 residents.

Glyfada is a 30 minute drive from the Domestic and International terminal of Athens Airport and 20 minutes from the centre of Athens. The distance in kilometres from the centre of Athens by car (or bus) is 15 km and 12 km from the port of Piraeus. The ancient temple of Poseidon at Sounion is 45 kilometers away.

Glyfada is an absolutely delightful holiday resort and features the most modern tourist facilities. The visitor can combine relaxation, entertainment and bustling nightlife. Apart from the sparkling blue sea of the Saronic Gulf and the rolling shoulders of the mount Hymettus, some of the best sandy beaches in Attica ideal for swimming and water sport are found here. Taking a walk along the sea front, the visitor will admire hundreds of yachts moored in marinas, or enjoy lunch or dinner by the seaside restaurants and taverns. For keen golf players, Glyfada’s beautiful 18-hole golf course, open from morning till sunset is but a few minutes walk from the Emmantina Hotel.

Glyfada Square features a wide variety of shops and boutiques and a string of modern shopping malls. Restaurants, cafes and taverns are spread all over town whilst popular bars, nightclubs and bouzouki houses create a beautiful aura at night and promise a great time!

For those who like history art and cultural events we recommend a visit to "the remains of the Byzantine Church, the municipal "sculpted theatre of Exoni" and the municipal "Melina Merkouri Theatre".