Face it: if it's summer and if you spend more than a couple of days in Athens, you'll want to get away from the scorching heat of Athens.

Take the tram It’s the best choice if you head south as far as the Voula beaches. 

Take the bus It might be crowded, hot, sweaty but it’s all part of a summer experience in Athens.

To the South Coast buses #A2, #A3, #B3 and #E22 (express) from Akadimias Terminal, #155 Omonoia Terminal, #114 (Glyfada-Kavouri-Vouliagmeni) or #115/6 (Glyfada-Vouliagmeni-Varkiza)  

To the West Coast Use Attica intercity buses (KTEL). Departure from Thissio, Ag. Asomaton sq. (Athens-Porto Germeno (ú6,30, 120ã, it also serves  Psatha, Alepochori, Pachi) Mon-Sun: 07:30 & 14:30

To the East Coast Use Attica intercity buses (KTEL). Departure from Mavromateon str., Pedion Areos.

Athens - Anavissos €4,70, 90' (Mon-Sun: 06:30 & 07:30 and then every hour until 21:00)

Athens - Thymari €5,10, 105' (Mon-Sun: 06:30 & 08:30 and then every two hours until 16:30)

Athens - Legrena €5,70, 110' (Mon-Sun: 06:30 & 08:30 and then every two hours until 16:30) 

Athens - Marathonas to Karavi beach €3,70, 90' (Mon-Fri: first 05:30, 22:30 last/Sat-Sun: first 07:30, last 22:30) 

Athens - Avlaki €3,70, 80' (Mon-Fri: 05:45 & every hour until 21:00 /Sat-Sun: -05:45 & every hour until 19:45)