Catherine's Guidebook Dear guests,you have chosen Athens as your vacation point.Well done! As you are literally in the middle of Greece we advise you to use this base to experience a vast variety of nearby places,all very unique,both on the mainland and islands.Thus enjoying a rich Holliday ,mother of all hollidays in Greece! We try to suggest what we would do if we would be at your place ,knowing our country,especially if you are first time visitor .It may look tiring,but believe us it is worth! If ,on the other hand you prefer to just relax by the pool,we understand that as well,so maybe choose one or two of those day trips (maybe Hydra or Delphi/Galaxidi) and leave the rest for next time. It’s up to you. Enjoy your stay! Information on guided tours can be found on TripAdvisor .
Catherine
Catherine's Guidebook
Dear guests,you have chosen Athens as your vacation point.Well done!
As you are literally in the middle of Greece we advise you to use this base to experience a vast variety of nearby places,all very unique,both on the mainland and islands.Thus enjoying a rich Holliday ,mother of all hollidays in Greece!
We try to suggest what we would do if we would be at your place ,knowing our country,especially if you are first time visitor .It may look tiring,but believe us it is worth!
If ,on the other hand you prefer to just relax by the pool,we understand that as well,so maybe choose one or two of those day trips (maybe Hydra or Delphi/Galaxidi) and leave the rest for next time.
It’s up to you.
Enjoy your stay!
Information on guided tours can be found on TripAdvisor .
Sightseeing
One of the most important sites after acropolis,about half an hour drive from the villa located in Sounion.
Ideal location for the sunset,provided it is still open.If not ,no problem to see the sunset from the rock
474 locals recommend
Temple of Poseidon - Sounio
One of the most important sites after acropolis,about half an hour drive from the villa located in Sounion.
Ideal location for the sunset,provided it is still open.If not ,no problem to see the sunset from the rock
Less than 2 hours by hydrofoil from the port of Piraeus,this unique historical and cosmopolitan island is a ‘must to visit’.
You can spend the whole day there swimming,dining and walking in this great architectural monument where there are no cars.There are also day cruises to 3 islands Aegina,Poros,Hydra from Trokadero ,Piraeus.
Guided tours can be found on TripAdvisor.
26 locals recommend
Idra
Less than 2 hours by hydrofoil from the port of Piraeus,this unique historical and cosmopolitan island is a ‘must to visit’.
You can spend the whole day there swimming,dining and walking in this great architectural monument where there are no cars.There are also day cruises to 3 islands Aegina,Poros,Hydra from Trokadero ,Piraeus.
Guided tours can be found on TripAdvisor.
About 2 hours drive ,it is the center of Ancient Greece.A must for the children and adults .Great journey in the mainland .You can return via Galaxidi,another architectural treasure with excellent restaurants by the sea.
214 locals recommend
Delphi
About 2 hours drive ,it is the center of Ancient Greece.A must for the children and adults .Great journey in the mainland .You can return via Galaxidi,another architectural treasure with excellent restaurants by the sea.
About 2 hours drive from Athens,you can combine it with a day trip to Delphi
54 locals recommend
Galaxidi
About 2 hours drive from Athens,you can combine it with a day trip to Delphi
The first capital of Greece after the revolution.About 2 hours drive from Athens,it is an ideal day trip in the Peloponnesus and the vineyards of Nemea and the ancient site of Mycenae.
Great architecture and restaurants.We strongly recommend lunch at ‘Kavos fish ‘restaurant near Kotrinth(Isthmia) One of the finest fish restaurants of Greece! Tel 00302741037906 /Tasos ,tell him our name (Kotsalos)
296 locals recommend
Nafplion
The first capital of Greece after the revolution.About 2 hours drive from Athens,it is an ideal day trip in the Peloponnesus and the vineyards of Nemea and the ancient site of Mycenae.
Great architecture and restaurants.We strongly recommend lunch at ‘Kavos fish ‘restaurant near Kotrinth(Isthmia) One of the finest fish restaurants of Greece! Tel 00302741037906 /Tasos ,tell him our name (Kotsalos)
About an hour’s boat trip from Lavrion port(20 min from the villa)this is an ideal place to spend a day ,swimming and dining and get a flavor of the Aegean islands.Great fish restaurants near the port(Vourkari) and beautiful city(Hora) on the mountain.Tgere are boats leaving in the morning and return in the evening in the summer.Cars can be carried as well.
8 locals recommend
Kea
About an hour’s boat trip from Lavrion port(20 min from the villa)this is an ideal place to spend a day ,swimming and dining and get a flavor of the Aegean islands.Great fish restaurants near the port(Vourkari) and beautiful city(Hora) on the mountain.Tgere are boats leaving in the morning and return in the evening in the summer.Cars can be carried as well.
About 30 min drive from the villa this important archaeological site is worth to visit
20 locals recommend
Vravrona
About 30 min drive from the villa this important archaeological site is worth to visit
Close to the villa,towards Lavrion port ,this is the first ancient theatre built from store )not marble)
15 locals recommend
Αρχαίο Θέατρο Θορικού
Close to the villa,towards Lavrion port ,this is the first ancient theatre built from store )not marble)
If you like horse races ,this is the place !
About 15 min drive from the villa
Ιππόδρομος Μαρκόπουλου - Ippodromos Markopoulo - Markopoulo Race Track
If you like horse races ,this is the place !
About 15 min drive from the villa
About 30 min from the villa,this discount village offers all kinds of shopping at low prices.
190 locals recommend
McArthurGlen Athens
E71 GialouAbout 30 min from the villa,this discount village offers all kinds of shopping at low prices.
About 30 min from the villa this is a great place for children,close to Mc Arthur Glenn discount village as well!
261 locals recommend
Attica Zoological Park
About 30 min from the villa this is a great place for children,close to Mc Arthur Glenn discount village as well!
Plaka
24 MnisikleousGreat architecture,lots of restaurants and music
A miracle ! Inspiring .
You can enjoy lunch or dinner in the veranda facing the acropolis
2190 locals recommend
Acropolis Museum
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouA miracle ! Inspiring .
You can enjoy lunch or dinner in the veranda facing the acropolis
Monastraki Flea Market
2 IfestouMagnificent ,atmospheric,unique !
Acropolis
The landmark of Ancient Greece!
One of the most spectacular sites of Greek mainland.The journey is a bit long ,maybe 4 hours driving or more ,but the reward is great and you can experience the beautiful landscape on the way.Only if you leave very early in the morning and return late at night as you have to visit at least 2 monasteries(including the one of a James Bond movie).You can enjoy a tasty fish in Karavomylos on the way ,to give you strength and motivation!
200 locals recommend
Meteora
One of the most spectacular sites of Greek mainland.The journey is a bit long ,maybe 4 hours driving or more ,but the reward is great and you can experience the beautiful landscape on the way.Only if you leave very early in the morning and return late at night as you have to visit at least 2 monasteries(including the one of a James Bond movie).You can enjoy a tasty fish in Karavomylos on the way ,to give you strength and motivation!
This is the most important ancient theatre to visit and a unique experience .In the summer,there are great performances(with subtitles in English).About 1.30 hours driving from Athens it is possible to visit the site in the afternoon and then watch the performance.It will be an unforgettable experience,believe us.On the way you can eat at Kavos fish restaurant,one of the best in Greece(see Nafpleion above).
You can also combine Epidaurus with Nafpleion as it is on the same direction.
218 locals recommend
Epidaurus Theatre
This is the most important ancient theatre to visit and a unique experience .In the summer,there are great performances(with subtitles in English).About 1.30 hours driving from Athens it is possible to visit the site in the afternoon and then watch the performance.It will be an unforgettable experience,believe us.On the way you can eat at Kavos fish restaurant,one of the best in Greece(see Nafpleion above).
You can also combine Epidaurus with Nafpleion as it is on the same direction.
Food scene
Very close to the villa (about 20 min drive)this is a lively place with restaurants,bars and open air cinemas
51 locals recommend
Porto Rafti
3 AvlakiouVery close to the villa (about 20 min drive)this is a lively place with restaurants,bars and open air cinemas
Close to the villa,this cosmopolitan place has bars,restaurants and open air cinemas
38 locals recommend
Saronida
Close to the villa,this cosmopolitan place has bars,restaurants and open air cinemas
Kolonaki
The ‘in’ place in the center of Athens.Day and night!
Only 20 min driving from the villa,a great place to eat and visit ,near the fish market and the main square
12 locals recommend
Lavrio Port
Only 20 min driving from the villa,a great place to eat and visit ,near the fish market and the main square
Exhibitions
One of the biggest exhibition centers in the Mediterranean.About 20 min drive from the villa.
24 locals recommend
ATHENS METROPOLITAN EXPO A.E.
One of the biggest exhibition centers in the Mediterranean.About 20 min drive from the villa.