Food scene
Bakery, Grocery Store, Coffee Shop, Deli Meats
Hours:
Wednesday 7AM–10PM
Thursday 7AM–10PM
Friday 7AM–10PM
Saturday 7AM–10PM
Sunday 8AM–10PM
Monday 7AM–10PM
Tuesday 7AM–10PM
Stergiou, K., Bros O.E.
20 SokratousBakery, Grocery Store, Coffee Shop, Deli Meats
Hours:
Wednesday 7AM–10PM
Thursday 7AM–10PM
Friday 7AM–10PM
Saturday 7AM–10PM
Sunday 8AM–10PM
Monday 7AM–10PM
Tuesday 7AM–10PM
It has been declared a natural monument by the Greek State . It provides a spa experience in a natural thermal water lake. There's also a restaurant/cafe for food and coffee.
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Vouliagmenis Lake
Λίμνη ΒουλιαγμένηςIt has been declared a natural monument by the Greek State . It provides a spa experience in a natural thermal water lake. There's also a restaurant/cafe for food and coffee.
Great food and beers, family friendly, great customer reviews
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Nelly's Gastro pub
3 PlastiraGreat food and beers, family friendly, great customer reviews
Sightseeing
It has been declared a natural monument by the Greek State . It provides a spa experience in a natural thermal water lake. There's also a restaurant/cafe for food and coffee.
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Vouliagmeni
It has been declared a natural monument by the Greek State . It provides a spa experience in a natural thermal water lake. There's also a restaurant/cafe for food and coffee.
Great family or group friendly beaches, fancy restaurant right by the beach with relaxing atmosphere
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Asteras Beach
58 Λεωφ. ΠοσειδώνοςGreat family or group friendly beaches, fancy restaurant right by the beach with relaxing atmosphere
Both beaches are long and pebbly, with none of the facilities of the private beaches, but still a stone’s throw from Glyfada’s shops, cafes and restaurants.
The water is crystal clear at Glyfada Beach and even if the surface is a little gravelly the shore is kept clean.
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Glyfada Beach
Both beaches are long and pebbly, with none of the facilities of the private beaches, but still a stone’s throw from Glyfada’s shops, cafes and restaurants.
The water is crystal clear at Glyfada Beach and even if the surface is a little gravelly the shore is kept clean.
About half-way from Glyfada to the centre of Athens you’ll be at Faliron, which has the swankiest marina in Greece.
Drop by at the Flisvos Marina to see scores of super-yachts owned by magnates and visiting sheikhs and oligarchs.
On the marina is a grassy park and a clutch of bars and restaurants.
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Flisvos Marina
About half-way from Glyfada to the centre of Athens you’ll be at Faliron, which has the swankiest marina in Greece.
Drop by at the Flisvos Marina to see scores of super-yachts owned by magnates and visiting sheikhs and oligarchs.
On the marina is a grassy park and a clutch of bars and restaurants.
Benaki Museum, which opened in the Kouloura Mansion in 2017 and could easily be mistaken for a castle.
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Benaki Toy Museum
138 PireosBenaki Museum, which opened in the Kouloura Mansion in 2017 and could easily be mistaken for a castle.
Fun Activities
The centre welcomes visitors for free tours on weekends, when you can meet the turtles recovering in tanks and visit the offices in converted railway carriages to find out about the extent of the charity’s operation.
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Sea Turtle Rescue Centre
The centre welcomes visitors for free tours on weekends, when you can meet the turtles recovering in tanks and visit the offices in converted railway carriages to find out about the extent of the charity’s operation.
Voula Beach is beside the last station on Athens’ tram system and has a broad sweep of golden sand and pebbles.
Seaweed can accumulate over the winter but is cleaned in time for the summer season.
For swimmers, the water is calm and shallow most days and currents are blocked by the long headland to the north.
There’s a beach volleyball and tennis court to the rear, and a bar “Oxyzen” for drinks and snacks.
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Voula A
Voula Beach is beside the last station on Athens’ tram system and has a broad sweep of golden sand and pebbles.
Seaweed can accumulate over the winter but is cleaned in time for the summer season.
For swimmers, the water is calm and shallow most days and currents are blocked by the long headland to the north.
There’s a beach volleyball and tennis court to the rear, and a bar “Oxyzen” for drinks and snacks.
Tipps für Reisende
Nützliche Sätze
Some simple Greek phrases
Good morning kaliméra
Good evening kalispéra
Good night kaliníhta
Hello/Goodbye giásas (informal: giásou)
Pleased to meet you hárika polí
Yes ne
No óhi
Thank you efharistó
You’re welcome parakaló
Please parakaló
Okay/All right endáxi
Excuse me (to get attention) me synhoríte
Excuse me (to get past) syngnómi
Please write it down for me Na mou to gráfete parakaló?
How are you? Ti kánete? (informal: Ti kánis?)
Fine, and you? Kalá, esís? (informal: Kalá, esí?)
Cheers/Your health! (when drinking) Giámas!
Could you help me? Boríte na me voithísete?
Verkehrsmittel
Metro
Syntagma station in the center of Athens doubles as a museum, housing the antiquities and other archaeological artifacts discovered during the construction of the metro.
Metro Line 1 (Electric Railway)
Line 1 serves to connect the port of Piraeus and northern suburb of Kifissia in less than an hour.
Line 2 (the red line) runs from Anthoupoli to the southern suburb of Elliniko near the Sardonic Gulf.
Line 3 (the blue line) runs from the western suburb of Agia Marina, past the center of Athens and suburb of Halandri, and then ascends up to ground level towards the airport.
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Tourist Cards
The best alternative to save money visiting the monuments and museums of Athens is to purchase any of the tourist cards on offer in the Greek capital. This way you'll get significant discounts and free access to many of the attractions in Athens.
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Water Is Free
Water is free in the majority of Athens restaurants. If you ask, they will give you a free jug of cold water.
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Food Stands Are Inexpensive
Food stands in Athens are both cheap and delicious. It's possible to eat gyros, Greece's most typical dish for about € 3
Bräuche und Kultur
Greece’s currency is the euro
Greece’s currency is the euro (€). All major credit cards are widely accepted in Greece, though some establishments do not accept American Express and Diners.