The Kalithea neighborhood in Athens

Are you looking for a quiet neighborhood with ocean views, located between the bustling city center and the beautiful beaches of the Athens Riviera? You’ll find all this and more in the Kalithea neighborhood.

The Kalithea neighborhood (the name means “beautiful view”) is a large, pleasant neighborhood featuring universities, parks, shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is considered one of the most established neighborhoods in Thassos, with excellent public services, ranging from educational institutions to hospitals.

Kallithea is located in southern Athens, between the city center and the “Athens Riviera,” making it an ideal place to live. Athens’ main thoroughfare, Syngrou Avenue, runs through the neighborhood. In addition, Kallithea is located near some of the most popular attractions in Athens (and Greece in general), such as the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, Stavros Niarchos Park, and the Athens Marina. The proximity to the marina is also a significant factor in the potential for renting properties to tourists.

The innovative "Stavros Niarchos" Cultural Center, built in the neighborhood and housing the National Library of Greece, the Opera House, and a cultural center, has long been a household name. Adjacent to the center is the stunning Stavros Niarchos Park, known for its winding green paths and impressive variety of trees. Kallithea is also home to two universities and a technical college, creating a constant demand from students for apartments in the neighborhood.

Kallithea is considered one of the top choices for real estate investment in Athens due to its many advantages; moreover, its proximity to the sea and the marina are major attractions in their own right that draw investors. In addition, the area’s academic institutions bring a steady stream of students looking for apartments to the neighborhood. It is also worth noting that the neighborhood is home to the offices of the company “Telperformance,” which generates hundreds of jobs in the area.

 

 

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Location

The southern part of the city, between downtown and the "Athens Riviera." It borders the neighborhoods of Moschato, Nea Smyrni, Paleo Faliro, Filopappou, and Neos Kosmos. West of Syngrou Avenue.

Transportation

Two metro stations and an extensive bus network. The metro lines connect the neighborhood to downtown and the Port of Piraeus. Kalithea’s location along the Sigros Avenue corridor provides easy access to anywhere.

Major locations

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Davaki Square, Harokopio University of Social Sciences, Panteion University of Political Sciences, Sivitanidios College (the oldest technical school in Greece), the Olympic Sports Complex, the Touch Museum, Kallithea Waterfront Park, and Smyrnis Neas Alsos Park.

Rental potential

Upper-middle-class families, students, tourists.

Good to know

The neighborhood also has a rich cultural history, as it was once the site of the ancient city of Plaron. The area features many archaeological sites and landmarks, such as the Plaron War Cemetery, which serves as a memorial to those who fell in World War II.

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