Seeking Wanderland

From Acropolis and the Panthenon to the golden beaches of the Athenian Riviera and the sacred temple of Sounion, Athens represents fairly both the pride and joy of Greece. It is after all, the oldest city in Europe and the birthplace of civilization and democracy. The country offers rich history, ancient temples, remnants of the Roman and Ottoman Empires and old manors which co-exist affluently with its contemporary side. In Athens a wanderer may find a vibrant art scene, interesting museums, modern and neoclassical architecture, unique boutiques and distinct gastronomy.

The enchanting capital inhabited since the Prehistoric era and subsequently influenced from the occupational nations over the years is developed to be a glorious multi-layer city. The historic center consists of the neighborhoods of Plaka Thission and Psyrri, includes all the major monuments of the city center and is in its majority for pedestrians offering easy access to the sites and museums. Panthenon, the Ancient Agora, Dionysus theatre and the Acropolis museum are only some of the dominant monuments of the city.

Vibrant rooftop bars, Michelin restaurants, cozy cafes and traditional taverns may be found in almost every Athenian neighborhood. From the scene are no absent both small picturesque shops and luxury department stores. Theaters, concert halls and art galleries are fundamental for the cities artistic side in addition to the street art and the numerous sculptures someone may find when wandering in Athens.

Piraeus, the main port of the capital and one of the largest ports in Europe is located only 10km away from the city center and has easy access via the metro-train. In this area the fish and sea food is fresh, the people are warm and the vibe arises from a more traditional era.

The Athenian Riviera, stretched from Faliron, the port of Ancient Athens, up to the cape of Sounion with the sacred temple of Poseidon, includes locations between others that began as summer resorts for the locals and were evolved to be the southern and eastern suburbs of Athens. Locations such as are Faliro, Elliniko, Alimos, Gyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Lagonissi, Anavysos and Sounio.