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Beach in Agistri

Islands near Athens

Hacer una pequeña escapada a una isla cerca de Atenas, donde disfrutarás de aguas cristalinas y te sumergirás de lleno en la cultura griega es ...
Theatre of Dionysus

Theatre of Dionysus

Located in the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens and with a capacity of 17,000 spectators, the theater of Dionysus is one of the ...
Propylea

Propylea

We are walking through the archaeological site of the Acropolis and, when we finally get ready to enter its very important and millenary fortification, the ...
Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Better preserved than all its neighboring temples and monuments, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a Roman marvel inside the Acropolis of Athens ...
Entrada de la universidad del barrio de Exarcheia

Exarcheia

There is a parallel reality to the one that all tourists experience when they visit Athens, a reality that is perfectly reflected in a very ...
Kerameikos

Kerameikos

Kerameikos is one of the 7 archaeological sites in Athens that you can visit with the combined ticket. It is a little known place but ...
Recinto arqueológico del Liceo de Aristóteles

Aristotle’s Lyceum

The Lyceum of Aristotle was a very important philosophical school in our history, a public space where that knowledge was taught that (thanks to people ...
Tomates y pimientos rellenos que se suelen comer en Grecia

What to eat in Greece

In this article we are going to talk about what to eat in Greece. I will introduce you to the 8 most typical dishes of ...
Entrada al mercadillo griego de Monastiraki y Plaka

Flea Market

Also known as the Flea Market, the flea market is a nice combination of touristy and local. Originally, it was a flea market where Greeks ...
Zappeion

Zappeion

A hidden gem located within the National Gardens of Athens, we are talking about the Zappeion Palace. The building that once served as the Olympic ...
Hadrian's library

Hadrian’s library

Built by the most "philhellenic'' Roman emperor of all (a lover of Greek culture), Hadrian's Library is one of the most important archaeological sites in ...
Roman Agora

Roman Agora

Located in the center of Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, we find the archaeological site of the Roman Agora. Its construction took place at ...
Mars Hill

Mars Hill

Mars Hill, also known as the Areopagus, is a corner of Athens from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the entire city. And many ...
Syntagma

Syntagma

In this article we will talk about the most central, famous and busy neighborhood of the city of Athens: Syntagma. You may have already heard ...
Pangrati

Pangrati

We are going to talk about a very interesting neighborhood that, curiously, usually goes unnoticed by tourists (despite being in the center of Athens). I'm ...
Kolonaki

Kolonaki

Kolonaki is the most elegant and luxurious neighborhood in the city of Athens, commonly referred to by locals as "the posh neighborhood". In fact, this ...
Shopping in Athens

Shopping in Athens

If you are in Athens and you don’t know exactly where to go shopping or what to buy as a souvenir of your trip, this ...
Panathenaic Stadium

Panathenaic Stadium

Also known as "Kalimarmaro" (I'll tell you why), the Panathinaic stadium is a must-see if you travel to Athens. However, most of the tourists don't ...
Temple of Poseidon

Temple of Poseidon

Located in Cape Sunion, the Temple of Poseidon is the perfect getaway to do from Athens, so this article is for you if you are ...
Oracle of Delphi

Oracle of Delphi

All the information you need to make the most of your visit to the Oracle of Delphi; we will talk about its importance in ancient ...
Ancient Agora

Ancient Agora

The Ancient Agora, also known as the Greek Agora, is almost equal in importance to the famous Acropolis of Athens. It is a must-see archaeological ...
Temple of Zeus (Athens)

Temple of Zeus (Athens)

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also called Olimpeion by the Greeks, was the largest temple in Greece during the Hellenistic and Roman times. Undoubtedly, a ...
Christmas in Athens

Christmas in Athens

Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year, and it is especially magical in the Greek capital… In this article I present ...
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

In the heart of the Hellenic city, specifically in the “Metropoleos” square (located in the street that bears his name), we find the Metropolitan Cathedral ...
Arco de Adriano con la Acropropolis de Atenas de fondo

Hadrian´s Arch

Located very close to the Acropolis of Athens, Hadrian’s Arch is one of the most significant monuments of the Greek capital. Did you know that… ...
Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus

Mount Lycabettus. Located 277 metres above sea level, from here you can enjoy the best views of the city: Do you want to… find out ...
Atenas tiene la playa de Glyfada cerca del centro

Best 7 beaches in Athens

Best beaches we can find in Athens and the surrounding area. Also I will explain you how to get to each one of them, as ...
Mercadillo y estación de metro de Monasteraki

Monastiraki

Monastiraki Square, a place in Athens that you’ve probably already heard about… and no wonder! Are you planning to visit the Greek capital? Do you ...
Changing of the guard in Athens

Changing of the guard in Athens

Let's talk about a centuries-old tradition of Greek culture, I am referring to the changing of the guard at the Greek Parliament. Nowadays it has ...
Cuanta propina se da en un free tour

How much to tip on a free tour?

Today we will finally answer the big question of "how much to tip the guy in a free walking tour?" Not only will we talk ...
que es un tour gratis

What is a free tour and how does it work?

Today we will talk about the concept "free walking tour", what is it exactly and everything you need to know about it. We will also ...