Athens draws visitors with its trendy contemporary art scene and, of course, landmarks like the Acropolis. However, the Greek capital has also been a coveted beach escape for more than five decades. The Athens Riviera, a region on the city’s outskirts that stretches 36 miles from Piraeus to Cape Sounion along its scenic coastline, emerged in the ’60s and ’70s as one of Europe’s celebrity-favored summer hot spots. Consequently, the area’s glamorous history inspired its newest luxury stay,One&Only Aesthesis, slated to open in October 2023.