At Astakos restaurant in Glyfada, on the edge of the promenade in this quiet Athens suburb, a waiter is busy laying the tables for lunch.
It’s Saturday morning, shortly before midday, and the sun is breaking through the clouds as a steady stream of people stroll by on the seafront.
Glyfada is only a 20-minute drive from downtown Athens, but the relaxed pace of life feels a million miles away from the hustle and bustle in the heart of the Greek capital. There are fishing boats gently swaying in the marina, couples walking hand in hand on the beach, and children dipping their toes in the water.
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