The Athenian Riviera: Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and the Beaches of Attica
A practical guide to the Athenian Riviera: Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, and Sounio, with transport, beaches, prices, water, and food.
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Anafiotika in Plaka: Cycladic Houses Beneath the Acropolis
A guide to Anafiotika in Plaka: the history of the craftsmen from Anafi, white houses, narrow steps, photos, respect for residents, and access.
Read articleKypseli in Athens: Fokionos Negri, Markets, and Everyday Life
A guide to Kypseli in Athens: Fokionos Negri, the Municipal Market, cafes, international cuisines, architecture, the route from Victoria, and safety.
Read articlePetralona in Athens: Tavernas, Filopappou, and an Evening Walk
A guide to Petralona in Athens: Ano and Kato Petralona, tavernas, Filopappou, Pnyx, Kerameikos, the metro, safety, and what to watch for.
Read articleMets in Athens: A Quiet Walk Behind the Panathenaic Stadium
A guide to Mets in Athens: the Panathenaic Stadium, the First Cemetery, pre-war houses, stepped streets, tavernas, the walking route, and how to get there.
Read articlePangrati in Athens: Cafes, Squares, and a Walk Behind the Panathenaic Stadium
A guide to Pangrati in Athens: Profiti Ilias Square, cafes, bookshops, tavernas, the Panathenaic Stadium, Pangrati Park, access, and safety.
Read articleGazi and Kerameikos: Technopolis, Bars, and Ancient Athens
A guide to Gazi and Kerameikos: Technopolis, the old gasworks, bars, live music venues, the archaeological site, food, and how to get there.
Read articleExarchia in Athens: Bookshops, Cafes, the Polytechnic, and Strefi
A guide to Exarchia in Athens: history, the Polytechnic, Strefi Hill, bookshops, cafes, food, nightlife, safety, and access.
Read articleKolonaki in Athens: Museums, Cafes, Boutiques, and Lycabettus
A guide to Kolonaki in Athens: the Benaki Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, cafes, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, Lycabettus, prices, and how to get there.
Read articleKoukaki in Athens: Where to Stay, Cafes, and Walks Near the Acropolis
A guide to Koukaki in Athens: staying near the Acropolis, Filopappou, cafes, restaurants, transport, safety, prices, and what to watch out for.
Read articleThissio in Athens: Apostolou Pavlou, Filopappou, and Acropolis Views
A guide to Thissio in Athens: Apostolou Pavlou pedestrian street, the Temple of Hephaestus, Filopappou, Acropolis views, cafes, food, and access.
Read articlePsyrri in Athens: Meze Places, Bars, and an Evening Walk
A guide to Psyrri in Athens: Iroon Square, Agioi Anargyroi, meze places, bars, rebetiko, street art, access, and safety.
Read articleMonastiraki in Athens: Flea Market, Square, and a Walk Through the Old Market
A guide to Monastiraki: Ifestou market street, Avissinias Square, Pantanassa, Tzistarakis Mosque, Hadrian's Library, food, safety, and how to get there.
Read articlePlaka in Athens: Old Town, Anafiotika, and a Walking Route
A guide to Plaka in Athens: Anafiotika, the Roman Agora, the Tower of the Winds, the Lysicrates Monument, Byzantine churches, food, shopping, and access.
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