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Fairies danced in its ground, according to legend. The ancient Athenians observed the tops of its hill to predict the weather. The Franks called it "the crazy one" for the weather differences that confused the forecasts, as they called the Athenians "crazy" on this occasion. They used to say "what to expect from the inhabitants of a city where the sun rises in the Crazy one and sets in Dafni (the location of where the public psychiatric clinic was)." They were referenced to Hymettus. Hymettus is the hidden but also ...

You want to get away from the bustling everyday life, but you can't go anywhere far. There's Immitos next to you. It is one of the mountains next door to Attica, suitable for one-day excursions and relaxing moments in nature. Hiking trails and routes If you love walking and hiking, then Immitos offers you many routes to enjoy nature, but also to test your strength. Walking the dirt paths, you will discover on your way century-old monasteries and places with impressive views. One of the most popular routes is the ...