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About Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre
Welcome to the Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre page. Nestled on the southern Athens Riviera in Elliniko, just about 14 km from central Athens, this shoreside venue is a historic site for Olympic sailing and today serves as a modern marina with a strong legacy in sailing sport. We’re your friendly connection for securing tickets and planning a visit—reliable, straightforward, and no-nonsense.
Originally built for the 2004 Summer Olympics, Agios Kosmas hosted sailing events and medal ceremonies, with spectator facilities designed to support a robust racing schedule and multi-day gatherings. Today, the site operates as Agios Kosmas Marina and remains a hub for sailing enthusiasts, with capacity measures that reflect its legacy while accommodating today’s visitors and fans.
Whether you’re attending a race, a ceremonial event, or a maritime showcase, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby amenities to help you plan a smooth, enjoyable outing.
Venue at a glance: An outdoor, coastal facility along the Saronic Gulf with four main on-site parking areas and connections via Athens tram and bus routes. The venue sits near Glyfada and offers easy access for guests staying in the Glyfada area or broader Athens region.
- Capacity notes: Medal ceremonies seated capacity around 1,600; daily spectator capacity for racing approximately 700 ticketed spectators; overall Games-era capacity cited at about 8,000.
- Access: Public transit options include tram and bus lines, with a straightforward ride from central Athens into the southern coast. Ideal for travelers who prefer not to drive, or who plan a day around the coast.
- Parking: Four main car park areas on-site for convenient parking on event days.
- Nearby hotels & dining: A range of Glyfada-area hotels and restaurants are within a short drive or ride. Notable nearby options include Glyfada Riviera Hotel, Palace Hotel Glyfada, and Marina Alimos Hotel Apartments—great anchors for pre- or post-event stays. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for trusted accommodations and dining experiences to streamline your planning.
- Facilities & accessibility: As a historic sailing site, the venue emphasizes spectator comfort, with designated seating areas for events and easy access to marina facilities. Always check event-specific entry and seating details when you secure tickets.
When you’re ready, secure your seats with us—we make ticket purchases straightforward and reliable, so you can focus on the moment and the view of the Saronic Gulf.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: shoreside Olympic Sailing Centre (outdoor, coastal facility) located at Agios Kosmas, Elliniko, Athens, Greece; post-Olympics redeveloped into Agios Kosmas Marina.
- Capacity: medal ceremonies seated capacity of about 1,600; daily spectator capacity of around 700 ticketed spectators for racing; Games-era overall capacity cited as 8,000.
- Location and reach: roughly 14 km from central Athens, along the Saronic Gulf coastline; coordinates about 37.8778 N, 23.7278 E.
- Parking: four main car park areas available on-site.
- Transit: accessible by Athens public transit, including tram and bus connections; located near Glyfada on the southern Athens Riviera.
- Notable events: hosted sailing events for the 2004 Summer Olympics (plus test events in 2002–2003); the site’s spectator facilities and legacy plans were emphasized in Olympic reports.
- Renaming/renovation: after the Games, the site was handed to private interests and transformed into Agios Kosmas Marina (1,000+ yacht capacity).
- Nearby hotels: numerous Glyfada-area hotels are within a short drive (e.g., Glyfada Riviera Hotel, Palace Hotel Glyfada, Marina Alimos Hotel Apartments).