Guidebook for Athens
Sightseeing
Sounion
This is the cradle of history and a wonderful space to watch the sunset.
A stunning 360 degree view of Athens. There is a railroad going to the top from the upper Kolonaki area. Best at evening/night!
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
A stunning 360 degree view of Athens. There is a railroad going to the top from the upper Kolonaki area. Best at evening/night!
Road from Nafplio to Sparti passes through a wonderful canyon, also passes over low mountains. Lovely ride!
21 locals recommend
Sparti
Road from Nafplio to Sparti passes through a wonderful canyon, also passes over low mountains. Lovely ride!
Monemvasia
Beautiful small seaside fishing village. Well wort a visit.
The seaside road (the old national road!) from Corinth to Aigio is well worth using. It passes through small villages and is mostly along the sea. Stop anywhere, bathe, eat on the pier, enjoy.
17 locals recommend
Aigio
The seaside road (the old national road!) from Corinth to Aigio is well worth using. It passes through small villages and is mostly along the sea. Stop anywhere, bathe, eat on the pier, enjoy.
The shoreline south of Patra is one of Greece's most revered and well worth travelling. A surplus of organized or non organized spaces to stop.
41 locals recommend
Patras
The shoreline south of Patra is one of Greece's most revered and well worth travelling. A surplus of organized or non organized spaces to stop.
Perhaps one of the worlds most fascinating mountainous areas, with monasteries built into the rock. By the sea.
18 locals recommend
Mount Athos
Perhaps one of the worlds most fascinating mountainous areas, with monasteries built into the rock. By the sea.
The classical, near Athens island. Rent a scooter and travel around it. 15+ departures from Pireas port, every day. Choose slow ferry, fast boat or flying dolphins.
54 locals recommend
Aegina
The classical, near Athens island. Rent a scooter and travel around it. 15+ departures from Pireas port, every day. Choose slow ferry, fast boat or flying dolphins.
The mountainous area around Ioannina is a wonder of wilderness and God forgotten villages.
21 locals recommend
Ioannina
The mountainous area around Ioannina is a wonder of wilderness and God forgotten villages.
A compact wonderful island close to the Albanian border. The North part is vegetative and partly mountainous with several meditation centres and nightlife areas. Must experience sunsets.
45 locals recommend
Corfu Taxi
70 Viktoros DousmaniA compact wonderful island close to the Albanian border. The North part is vegetative and partly mountainous with several meditation centres and nightlife areas. Must experience sunsets.
If you are travelling in the North-East of Greece why not nip over to the Asia-Europe capital of Istanbul. Amazing sights and only 2 hours from the border. Park safely!!!
143 locals recommend
İstanbul
If you are travelling in the North-East of Greece why not nip over to the Asia-Europe capital of Istanbul. Amazing sights and only 2 hours from the border. Park safely!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gazi area is the "in" area for nightclubbing and cultural events. Also very gay friendly.
20 locals recommend
Gazi Music Hall
7-13 Iera OdosThe Gazi area is the "in" area for nightclubbing and cultural events. Also very gay friendly.
The crazy nightlife island with almost no vegetation except some hardy trees. Dance 24 hours a day at the beach or famous clubs. Not for sightseeing. Very gay friendly.
9 locals recommend
Mykonos
The crazy nightlife island with almost no vegetation except some hardy trees. Dance 24 hours a day at the beach or famous clubs. Not for sightseeing. Very gay friendly.
Everything Else
Glyfada
The Athens bathing shore line. Easy to get at, quite good to use.
Entertainment & Activities
Perhaps Athens most revered beach. Situated well covered in a bay it features kilometer log sand beaches and 100 mtrs of child friendly shallow waters. Trees can be found along the beach.
18 locals recommend
Schinias
Perhaps Athens most revered beach. Situated well covered in a bay it features kilometer log sand beaches and 100 mtrs of child friendly shallow waters. Trees can be found along the beach.
Food Scene
The Athens high end area with "in" bars, designer shops and small cozy restaurants and tavernas. Also some popular nightlife spots. Very safe to stroll at night.
397 locals recommend
Kolonaki
The Athens high end area with "in" bars, designer shops and small cozy restaurants and tavernas. Also some popular nightlife spots. Very safe to stroll at night.
Shopping
Next to the food and goods markets at Athinas street and home to the famous antique market on Sundays.
841 locals recommend
Monastiraki
Next to the food and goods markets at Athinas street and home to the famous antique market on Sundays.