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  • Meet South Africans in Athens

  • Get information in our Athens guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Athens

  • Rajat Bhatnagar

    It is really good to speak and hear Hindi from time to time. With InterNations I got to know compatriots in Athens and Thessaloniki.

InterNations - The Place for South Africans in Athens

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all South Africans in Athens! Searching for other South Africans in Athens? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow South Africans for example, where in Athens can I find a South African restaurant? Or where in Athens can I find some bobotie?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Athens community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of South African expats, coming from all corners of South Africa, from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and many more.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Athens

23,959
members in Athens
5+
South-African members
22
monthly events
26
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Athens

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow South Africans in Athens.

Apr 15, 2025, 6:29 PM
3 attendees
Hey dear Dolce Vita family..let’s get together for a Sea side Chill Drink ,exchange our views on life and Welcome our New family members🥳🥳🥳 Cya all🤗 Be Love ❤️ Love urself❣️and Spread Love ❤️ Be B
Ever wondered how the ancient elite showcased their splendour with gold? The Art in Gold: Jewellery in Hellenistic Times exhibition reveals the secrets of Hellenistic-era jewellery. From stunning wedd
Apr 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
5 attendees
HAVING A LATE LUNCH ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON SOUNDS COOL. Meet us for a bite,a coffee or a chat .. Koukaki’s vibrant neighborhood gem, located just a 10-minute walk from the Acropolis metro, is more

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    From South Africa, living in Athens
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    From South Africa, living in Athens
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    From South Africa, living in Athens
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    From South Africa, living in Athens
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    From South Africa, living in Athens

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with

South African Expats in Athens Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for South African expats in Athens to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The Greek capital once dedicated to the ancient patron goddess Athena will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Athens’s South African expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow South Africans in Athens.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Athens.

Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Athens at Our Events and Activities

Our Athens community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Athens’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Greece’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow South African expats in your city and South Africans in Greece. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our South Africans living in Athens.