Glyfada is situated in the southern parts of the Athens Metropolitan Area, stretching out from the foot of the Hymettus mountain and reaching out to embrace the Saronic Gulf.  The city of Glyfada, was years ago established as the heart of Athens’ southern suburbs because of its prime waterfront location, rich commercial centre, and modern business district. It has become home to many of Greece's millionaires, ministers and celebrities. This fashion-conscious suburb is known in Greece for its up market cafes, well-known restaurants, fashionable boutiques and cosmopolitan summer clubs; Glyfada has also been called "Knightsbridge-on-Sea" or "Hellenic Hamptons". It has also been described as the head point of the 'Athens Riviera' and features some of Europe's most opulent seafront residences, gardens and extensive beachfront property, with a modern marina.