Athens is not typically regarded as a bike-friendly city, with only one bike lane connecting the center to the beach and heavy traffic. However, it offers a network of small streets suitable for cycling, allowing access to charming neighborhoods and significant cultural sites. With recommendations for both experienced and novice cyclists, exploring Athens by bike can reveal its hidden gems and scenic views.

1. Cycling in Athens

2. Athens is one of the cities we would not call “bike friendly”.
But it is, as most of our customers say, a “people-friendly”
city, and that makes us optimistic to keep on recommending
cycling tours to our guests.
Like many other major cities, traffic is full-time rush hour,
cars are everywhere, even at the expense of pedestrians.
Unfortunately in Athens except for a single bike lane that
connects the center to the beach, there is no other cycling
infrastructure.
One overlooks the first impression, however, and focus on
some other characteristics, will find elements that make
cycling a joy and full of revelations of a city that has many
hidden secrets on top of the wonderful attractions.

3. Athens has a big network of small streets that are usually less driven by
cars and we ride them to move from the center to some interesting
neighbourhoods. Like this we reach Kolonaki and Lycabettus, Exarchia,
Neapolis and the Archaeological Museum. We can also cycle through the
region of Omonoia and Metaxourgio to reach the Botanico with the
ancient Plato’s Academy.
Back streets at Pagrati and Κesarianι give us access to Hymettus mountain
through a demanding ascent via the serpentine road and compensate us
with a spectacular view of Athens from the observatory.
The coast of Athens, our Riviera, is now easily accessible from the bike
lane that connects it with the historic center.
With our tips and hints, an experienced cyclist will easily discover the city
by bicycle. The less experienced riders will head over the hills riding an
eBike and discover a city full of monuments, architecture, aesthetic
streets, shops of different style and flavors, small theme museums and
hidden relaxation parks.