Kaisariani Monastery & Aesthetic Forest Hike Day Trip
Out of the many medieval monasteries found in the periphery of Athens, the Monastery of Kaisariani is probably the most renowned. The monastery is situated on the northwestern foot of Mount Hymettus, within a charming grove known as Kaisariani Aesthetic ...
Vari Cave, Vouliagmeni Lake, Megalo Kavouri Beach: Day Trip from Athens
In autumn 2019, I was contacted by a Swedish traveler and was tasked to plan for her a day trip out of Athens. She wanted to visit Vouliagmeni Lake, and asked whether it could be combined with a little a ...
Pnyx Hill in Athens: the Cradle of Democracy
The Pnyx is a hill in central Athens, Greece. It is situated west of the Acropolis and between the hills of Philopappos and Nymphon. It bears paramount historical significance as the site that hosted the Ecclesia: the popular assembly of ...
Zappeion Megaron & Park, Athens, Greece
Zappeion Palace Zappeion Park is a recreation area in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is squeezed between the southern side of the National Garden of Athens and the northern side of the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus. Its southeast ...
National Garden, Athens: the city’s neatest park
Funny sort of duck In a city that has a serious lack of green space, the National Garden of Athens may be regarded as a much-coveted haven for the bustle-afflicted residents of the Greek capital city. In contrast with most ...
Ardittos Hill in Athens: Forest Strolls & Best View of Panathenaic Stadium
Ardittos Hill (also Ardittou) is a small forested hill that borders the western side of the Panathenaic Stadium in the center of Athens, Greece. It reaches a maximum elevation of 235 meters and features multiple paved paths and dirt trails ...
Free and Real, North Evia Island: Day Trip from Athens
One day in September 2019, I was asked by my Dutch friend Mark to plan for another day trip out of Athens. Mark being interested in sustainable lifestyle, I suggested we head for the Free and Real permaculture community on ...
Pedion Areos Park in Athens, Greece
Pedion Areos (or Pedion tou Areos) is one of the largest public parks within the municipality of Athens, Greece. Established in 1934, it is one of the oldest planned recreation areas in the city. During the past couple of decades, ...
A Day Trip from Athens to Aegina Island and Agia Marina Beach
During the concluding days of a Greek summer, my friend Nikolas from Corfu I and decided to leave Athens on a day trip and make for a nice beach. We took the train down to Piraeus and proceeded to the ...
Schinias Beach, Nea Makri, St Ephraim Monastery – Day Trip from Athens
A dip at Schinias Beach The other day, I was tasked by my Dutch friend Mark with organizing a day trip for him in the vicinity of Athens. It was the last weekend of September; it would probably be one ...
Strefi Hill: a little-known haven in the heart of Athens, Greece
South panoramic view from the top of Strefi Hill As Strefi Hill is known a hill located in the heart of the city of Athens, in Exarcheia neighborhood. The hill is 155 meters high and is designated a municipal park ...
Stemnitsa, Vytina – Mount Mainalo, Day Trip from Athens
The other day I was contacted by my new friend Rishabh from India and was asked to organize a day trip outside of Athens for him. Going over the many possibilities the gorgeous Greek countryside has to offer, we eventually ...