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Voula vs Glyfada: which one suits you?

Two neighbours on the coast. One is quieter and residential, the other has the shops and the marinas.

In short

The short answer

  • Median asking price per m²: 6.558 €/m² in Voula, 5.128 €/m² in Glyfada.
  • Glyfada has a busy centre, four marinas and the tram into Athens. Voula is mostly homes, with organised beaches along the coastal road.
  • We list 105 homes for sale in Voula and 71 in Glyfada, plus 43 and 44 to rent.
  • Figures from our live listings, updated 27 October 2026.

Side by side

The numbers

Voula and Glyfada side by side, from our live listings
—VoulaGlyfada
For sale10571
To rent4344
Median asking1.100.000 €800.000 €
Median €/m²6.558 €/m²5.128 €/m²
Median rent2.450 €/mo1.590 €/mo
Price range (sale)220.000 € – 8.000.000 €200.000 € – 12.000.000 €

Asking prices from Aquarium's own live listings, not transaction prices. Updated 27 October 2026. How we compute it

The places

What each is known for

Voula

  • Organised beaches along the coastal road
  • Panorama and Dikigorika on the hill
  • Pigadakia’s quieter, greener streets
  • Tram terminus at Asklipieio Voulas
  • Borders Kavouri and Vouliagmeni

Glyfada

  • Shopping streets and restaurants in the centre
  • Four marinas along the coast
  • Glyfada Golf Club
  • Ano Glyfada on the Hymettus slopes
  • Tram link to central Athens

Verdict

How they differ

Price

On today’s listings, homes in Voula ask about 28% more per square metre than in Glyfada. The median asking price is 1.100.000 € in Voula and 800.000 € in Glyfada. In both towns, the street, the view and the walk to the sea move the price more than the town name.

Life there

Glyfada is a town with a real centre: shopping streets, restaurants, cafés, the golf club and the marinas. Voula is calmer. Its streets are mostly homes, its beaches are organised, and the tram ends at Asklipieio Voulas. From Voula, Glyfada’s centre is a few minutes away by car or tram.

What you get for the money

In Glyfada, much of the choice is apartments near the centre, with houses higher up in Ano Glyfada on the Hymettus slopes. Voula mixes apartments near the coast, homes with a view in Panorama and Dikigorika, and houses with gardens in Pigadakia. Set the size you need against the two medians, 1.100.000 € and 800.000 €.

Choosing

Which one for you

Choose Voula if you want a quiet residential street, the beach close by and Glyfada a short ride away.

Choose Glyfada if you want shops, restaurants and the marinas on foot, and the tram into Athens.

FAQ

Questions about Voula and Glyfada

Which is more expensive per m², Voula or Glyfada?

On our listings today, the median asking price per m² is 6.558 €/m² in Voula and 5.128 €/m² in Glyfada. Voula is higher by about 28%. These are asking prices, not sale prices, and they move as homes come and go.

Which is quieter, Voula or Glyfada?

Voula. Most of it is residential, and evenings are calmer than around Glyfada’s centre. Glyfada has quiet streets too, mostly in Ano Glyfada, away from the shopping area.

Which is better for families?

Both are common choices for families. Voula offers quieter streets and houses with gardens in Pigadakia. Glyfada puts shops, services and activities close together, which suits families who want to do more on foot.

Which has more homes to rent?

Right now we list 43 homes to rent in Voula and 44 in Glyfada. The median asking rent is 2.450 € a month in Voula and 1.590 € in Glyfada. Both rent all year, mostly to families and professionals.