Ellinikon near Athens is taking shape: With its new sports facility, the Greek coastal redevelopment project is opening to the public for the first time.

In Athens, the most ambitious urban development project in Europe is taking shape on the site of the old Ellinikon airport. On July 20, 2026, "The Ellinikon Sports Park" was opened – a modern sports facility featuring an outdoor athletics stadium, football and tennis courts, basketball courts, and a guesthouse with 124 rooms – making it the first publicly accessible sub-project of the new Smart City. The construction costs for this first phase are around 100 million euros, fully financed by Lamda Development. The facility is expected to attract about 300,000 visitors by the end of the year and about one million in its first full operational year in 2027. This opening marks the transition from a mere construction site to a true new living landscape along the Athenian Riviera.theellinikon.com.grI'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

The output opens up ample space for surprising perspectives. Not only athletes and sports fans benefit: families, leisure seekers, and visitors of all ages find public recreational offerings directly by the sea, including green pathways and the latest digital services such as a booking app for parks and parking spaces. Thus, the sports park concept holds not only tourist value but also social value.theellinikon.com.grI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that.

At the same time, the Riviera Tower is making headlines. At 200 meters, it is now the tallest residential building in Greece. In July 2026, its structure reached full height; since then, construction has focused on the interior design. Completion is planned for the summer of 2027. The "green" skyscraper designed by Foster + Partners aims to meet high energy standards and is regarded as a new milestone for sustainable living space in the Mediterranean.iefimerida.grI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that.

Together, this duo makes Ellinikon so worthwhile for travelers.

The sports park visibly and accessibly demonstrates what modern urban development can look like: open, vibrant, smart. At the same time, the Riviera Tower enhances the architectural appeal: for visitors seeking futuristic highlights, this ensemble is ideally suited as a destination – with urban flair, coastal views, and infrastructure that combines technological trends with recreational value.

For travelers who want to experience Greece beyond the Acropolis or island vacations, Ellinikon offers entirely new impulses – not least as a source of inspiration for sustainable tourism in the 21st century.

The next chapter is approaching: In December 2026, the first parts of the Metropolitan Park and a former Olympic canoeing basin are set to be completed, followed by residential uses, the Riviera Galleria shopping complex, and apartments starting in 2027; development is progressing further.