“An idea which seemed very self-evident at the time. Is it possible to have this unique coastline and not have a way to cross it from one end to the other? Perhaps we too had not realized the very great difficulties that had to be overcome in order for the project to turn from an idea to a project with funding and an implementation schedule“, said Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the signing of the contract for the construction of the project “Athenian Riviera”.

The prime minister said that in September 2025 or 2-3 months after that the project will be ready. “I was reading an article in the Financial Times about the Athenian Riviera. Indeed the development footprint is very important and not at the expense of local communities“, noted Mr. Mitsotakis.

He pointed out that Elliniko is a project that the government received as an idea and is now in its implementation phase. “We want to be sure that the development will not be at the expense of local residents“, he underlined.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke about the importance of the project for the quality of life of all coastal municipalities. “We need more bike paths and pedestrian paths combined with a strong emphasis on upgrading the means of transport“, he noted and talked about the new electric buses in Athens and the density of routes.

“We will be following the implementation of the project very closely and we are committed to being here at the opening to ride the bike that I prefer as a cyclist. First and foremost it will upgrade the quality of life of the residents“, emphasized Mr. Mitsotakis.