5 of the best · Athens, Greece
New Developments in Athens
The projects reshaping Athens and its Riviera, described by status. We do not publish prices or investment advice.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Athens.
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One of Europe’s largest regenerations
The Ellinikon: a new city on the old airport
On the site of the old Athens airport, by the sea at Elliniko, a new coastal district is rising: one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe, with a vast metropolitan park, homes, offices, shops, hotels and Greece’s first skyscraper, the Riviera Tower.
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Modern landmark
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Renzo Piano's spectacular home of the National Opera and National Library, set in a vast park with a canal and a rooftop lighthouse looking out to sea.
364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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Open now 3
Finished and open to visit.
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Superyacht marina
Astir Marina Vouliagmeni
Ten minutes south of Glyfada at the Four Seasons Astir Palace: a superyacht marina with 59 berths for yachts of up to 60 metres and one for yachts over 130 metres, with a restaurant, café-bar and boutiques, and Bagatelle and Cova nearby.
40 Apollonos Street, VouliagmeniExplore View on map
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Free family park
Ellinikon Experience Park
Next door to Glyfada on the site of Athens' old airport, the first part of the huge Ellinikon project to open: a large landscaped park with gardens, play areas and activities for children. Open daily 9am to 11pm.
Vouliagmeni Avenue, by Ellinikon metro stationExplore View on map
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Modern landmark
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Renzo Piano's spectacular home of the National Opera and National Library, set in a vast park with a canal and a rooftop lighthouse looking out to sea.
364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
Under way 2
Being built now.
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Under construction
Athens Metro Line 4
A new metro line under construction across central Athens, from Alsos Veikou to Goudi, with stations at Exarchia, Kolonaki and Evangelismos.
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One of Europe’s largest regenerations
The Ellinikon: a new city on the old airport
On the site of the old Athens airport, by the sea at Elliniko, a new coastal district is rising: one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe, with a vast metropolitan park, homes, offices, shops, hotels and Greece’s first skyscraper, the Riviera Tower.
Projects are described factually by status. Check each project’s own website for the latest; we do not publish prices or investment advice.
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