The Temple of Hephaestus is the best preserved ancient temple in Greece. It was dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire and Athena, goddess of ceramics and craftsmanship. According to archaeologists, the temple was built around 450 BC on the western edge of the city, at the top of the Agoraeos Koronos hill, and is a classic example of Read more…

You will find it on the east coast of Athens, 30 km east of the city centre. The beach is usually very crowded and the water is very shallow. However, it is a great place to visit at night because it offers many cafes, bars and fish taverns. Read more…

A colourful neighbourhood that received a facelift before the Olympic Games in 2004, Psyrri is a gentrified district in central Athens. Filled with fashionable bars, hip restaurants and a vibrant nightlife, Psyrri is a fun area to explore by day or by night. Granted, you won’t find museums or ancient monuments to visit while you are there, but Psyrri certainly Read more…

The best organized (private) beach in Attica, Astir Beach is located just 30 minutes from the center of Athens, in the famous Athenian Riviera, specifically in Vouliagmeni. Athena Onassis and Brigitte Bardot used to swim here, and today, celebrities from all over the world prefer it for the hundreds of options it offers, as well as for the quality of Read more…

Right in the heart of Athens, between Syntagma Square and Kallimarmaro (Panathinaiko Stadium), is the famous National Garden of Athens, a beautiful area to escape from the noisy city centre and relax in a green environment. It is almost unbelievable that such an amazing garden is located between the busiest avenues of the city and yet is so well protected Read more…

The monastery of Kaisariani is a medieval church in Attica. It is located in the plain of Ymittos, almost in the middle of the length of the western slope. In the old days the landscape was tree-lined and full of olive trees, while near the monastery a spring with abundant and cold water was bubbling up. This spring is probably Read more…