Volos—Greece’s sixth largest city, tucked between the Pagasetic Gulf coast and the foot of Mount Pelion—is easily accessible from Athens by public transport. Buses and trains run frequently between the cities. Unless you are a rail buff or something, the bus is best: faster, cheaper, and direct. The train brings you only as far as Larissa, where you connect to a bus. Below … [Read more...]

Chalkida, the beautiful capital city and gateway to Evia Island, is easily accessible from Athens by public transport. Buses and trains run frequently between the cities. They both take roughly one hour. The train is a bit cheaper but slightly slower and less punctual than the bus. The train’s additional advantage is that it drops you off in the heart of the city, unlike the … [Read more...]

Tourkouvonia is the highest and most extensive hill range within the metropolitan area of Athens. Spanning 4 km, it splits the northern Attic basin into east and west and forms a natural boundary between four municipalities: Galatsi to its west, Philothei to its north, Psychiko to its east, and Athens to its south. The hill’s southern end, which includes the range’s highest … [Read more...]

The Hill of the Nymphs (or Nymphs Hill) is one of several rocky outcrops in the heart of Athens’ historic center. It forms one large forested area with the adjacent hills of the Pnyx and Philopappos, facing the hills of the Acropolis and Areopagus across the pedestrian-favored street of Apostolou Pavlou. At 105 meters tall, it stands as one of the city’s most notable … [Read more...]

The Areopagus Hill (Areios Pagos or Mars Hill) is a limestone outcrop in central Athens, just below the entrance of the Acropolis and above the Agora. The site holds immense historical significance for hosting the prestigious high court of pre-democratic Athens. Moreover, it is renowned as the setting of Apostle Paul’s Areopagus Sermon. Today, the hill is a favorite hangout for … [Read more...]

The birthplace of Western civilization and one of Europe’s most vibrant contemporary capitals, the immortal city of Athens suffers no shortage of appeal to thrill its millions of visitors. Besides its own prestige, however, Athens boasts a strategic position at the core of one of the world’s most historic and scenic countries. Given Greece’s small size and robust transport … [Read more...]

Here you will find comprehensive, concise, up-to-date instructions and information on how to get from the airport of Athens directly to Piraeus Port. Check out additional resources if you instead want to get from Athens Airport to the center of Athens.The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, the only international airport of the Greek capital city, is situated about 42 … [Read more...]

Here you will find comprehensive, concise, up-to-date instructions and information on how to get from the airport of Athens to the city center. Check out additional resources if you instead want to get from Athens Airport directly to Piraeus Port.The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, the only international airport of the Greek capital city, is situated about 35 km … [Read more...]

In my capacity as a side-hustle tour guide in and around Athens, one of the most common inquiries I hear from my prospective clients is this: ”In which part of Athens should we stay?“ With this question in mind, I compiled the following list to enumerate ten of the best neighborhoods for one to settle in during one‘s sojourn in the Greek capital city. The list doesn‘t aim to … [Read more...]

Field of human activity for millennia and cradle of Western civilization, Athens couldn't have a shortage of museums for all tastes of curiosity. In the first part of this article, I list the ten museums I (subjectively, as an average local) deem the city's best, visit-worthy museums. Subsequently, I enumerate several more Athenian museums in random order. The list is quite … [Read more...]