Nea Smyrni is a densely populated southern suburb of Athens with a population of 73,076 inhabitants and an area of 3.5 km². The settlement was founded in 1920 by Greek refugees from Smyrna in Asia Minor.
Athenian provinces in the south such as Elliniko, Glyfada, Voula, etc. see heavier traffic during the summer months, as many city dwellers make their way down to enjoy the beaches and nightlife under the stars. more
The Nea Smyrni central square is one of the most recognized geographical spots in the area. It is one on the biggest squares in the entire country. The Nea Smyrni Square's area is 20 acres along with the round pavement. more
The metropolitan area of Athens has over 3 million inhabitants, but in terms of local politics, it is not a single city but consists of over 40 independently operating municipalities with their mayors. And yet, they all... more
Marousi (officially named "Amarousion") is located north of Athens and covers an area of 13 km². The population is 72,333 inhabitants according to the 2011 census, and the industr... more
The municipality of Agia Paraskevi is a north-eastern suburb of Athens and has an area of 7,935 km². According to the 2011 census, the population is 59,704 with a density of 7,524... more
The Municipality of Vari - Voula - Vouliagmeni was created during the local government reform in 2011 when the 3 former municipalities were united and since then formed 1 cohesive... more
Halandri is a northern suburb of Athens with 74,192 inhabitants and covering an area of 10,805 km². The municipality is characterized by an excellent road network with extensive s... more
Paleo Faliro is a district with 4 km of coastline as a southern suburb of Athens. The area of the municipality is 4.6 km² and according to the 2001 census it has 64,759 inhabitant... more
The Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was established in 2015 with the main task of managing and using Greek ports and shipyards, monitoring maritime traffic, organizing resc... more
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Choose your packageOne of the most famous fish taverns in Elefsina. To Kalympaki offers in a welcoming and traditional environment with stone fireplace, traditional Greek cuisine, fresh fish and seafood, combined with fine wine, ouzo and great sea views. more
The Electric Railways Museum was created in 2005 by Electric Railway employee Manolis Fotopoulos, and with a collection of 2,000 items (exhibition & warehouse) with over 3,000 books, documents, and photos, it will constitute the foundation for its more
Located at Kastro, 1-hour drive away from Athens, Skydive Athens holds a United States Parachute Association (USPA) certification. The plane exit is at 14,000 feet with qualified instructors, and the experience of terminal velocity is at around 125 more
The restaurant "Votsalakia" is located on the beach of Selinia. It belongs to the famous Hotel Votsalakia. Even if you are not a guest of the hotel, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast, quality Greek food or just a coffee. The view to the Saronic more
Established in the late 1990's by Mr. Ioannis S. Adamis. He created the first specialized beer restaurant in Athens (hundreds of beer labels previously unknown in Greece, original bottles and beer glasses). You can also enjoy German food such as more
The Spanish-Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava donated several works for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The Athens Metro Company commissioned Calatrava to build the bridge. It was to make it easier for users of the "Katehaki" metro station to more
