Plato’s Academy is defined as crossed by the streets of Lenorman, Konstantinoupoleos, Athena’s street, and the Athens-Lamia National Road. In other words, it is located in the center of Athens, just 10 minutes from Omonia by car or bus. It took its name from the world’s first university, the Plato Academy. This is the most famous school of the Read more…

In the National Park of Sounio at the southern part of Attica, lies an awe-inspiring landmark often ignored by visitors: a huge crater, more than 120 meters wide and 55 meters deep! Some people claim that the creation of this crater was the product of a meteorite fall. However, geologists that studied the site proved that there used to be Read more…

At the northern part of Athens, close to the foothills of Mount. Penteli, there is a secret gem that will definitely compensate you to the fullest for the 40 min car-ride required for you to get there. The Valanari river ends up to a small waterfall which creates a shallow pool, ideal for a quick refreshing dip! Depending on the Read more…

Cine THISIO is an open air cinema and therefore is not opened in winter . Each year opening date depends largely on weather conditions. Typically, the operation of the cinema begins the last week of April or the first week of May and ends in late October. They don’t make ​​reservations and you can’t book tickets, because they remain traditional, Read more…

By: Javier Muñoz Petralona is, no doubt, one of the coolest and trendiest neighborhoods in Athens, and you can find hundreds of recommendations about where to go and what to do there, but what would you think if I told you that in its heart you can find a sub-neighbourhood with houses made of stone, narrow streets and an unexpected Read more…

By Andy Dabilis The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika tucked above the Plaka, just below the Acropolis, is often overlooked by visitors to Athens – and even some Athenians. With patches of cool and quiet, Anafiotika is a hideaway for about 60 residents who want the slow life. It was built in the 19th-Century by workers from the tiny island Read more…