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If you have passed through Stadiou Avenue in the center of Athens, you have probably noticed the impressive statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, a hero of the Greek Revolution. The statue is imposing and dominates the homonymous square. It is one of the most important works of Greek sculpture and even the first statue of a mounted man in Modern Greek sculpture. In 1884, residents of Nafplion (the first capital of Greece after liberation from the Ottoman Empire) raised funds for the creation of a statue. After announcing a competition, they ...

Athens changes over the years and with it the neighborhoods, people, and well-known parts of the city changed. These changes could not be missing from the names of many areas of Athens that after various events, stories and faces, changed. For example, what area were the Koukouvaounes, and which one was the Kakosalesi? Let's go check them out... Vourlopotamos: is the name of today's Amphithea, in Paleo Faliro (near the coast of Attika), which used to borrow its name from the stream that crossed it. It retained that name until ...

Which if it is the most commercial street in Athens and also one of the busiest in Europe? The plan for the pedestrianization of Ermou street and its and implementation were not one of the easiest projects ever taken. Discussions about the pedestrianization of the street began in the 1980s and the final decision was taken several years later. The works began in April of 1995 and the official inauguration took place at the end of 1997. The story of Ermou street. Ermou Street is one of the first streets ...

It is one of the most central roads of Attica that has always connected the center of Athens to the sea. Its history is lost over the years with many important events linked to it. It has gone through various reconstructions until it reached its present form. Talking about Syngrou Avenue. Syngrou and its history Syngrou Avenue was built at a place which was not selected by chance. The area has always been a hub through which people and means of transport were passing through to go and back and ...

Messinia is proof that mainland Greece can easily compete with the islands in terms of beaches and beautiful coasts. There you will find an endless coastline of unique beauty and beaches to choose for swimming. From small hidden beaches to long and famous beaches that give you great experiences. As long as you're in the mood to explore the most secret secrets in the area. We in exploringgreece.tv present to you four beaches that you should definitely put in your schedule to visit if you are in Messinia for holidays. ...

"At the house at Kakosales' I don't call back" sang Giannis Miliokas in his famous song but which area of Attica he was referring to and what Was Kakosalesi used to be. Indeed it was not just a word for the needs of the song but it is an area that is still inhabited today. The reason for the avlona. The area of Attica Avlona and why it was called Kakosalesi The ancient Greek name of the area is avlon, which means passage. The name avlon is preserved in a ...

Greece, a maritime country from the depths of its history, with hundreds of islands and huge coastline, needed to ensure the safest possible passage for all ships. This is why there are so many lighthouses in a multitude of places, all over the country. The Lighthouses of Greece have their own history. Many of them are easy to visit if you make a trip outside Athens. Others, however, are not accessible because of their location, so as long as you admire them from a certain distance. Of all the lighthouses ...

Apart from the large and famous beaches of Attica, there are also sandy beaches that you have probably never visited and you do not know their existence. And yet there you can take one of the nicest swimming of the summer away from the crowds and the babble. Something similar happens with a beach just an hour away from Athens which even has river sand. Its Vamvakies. Be sure that the experience is something completely different there. All you need to do is organize your swimming there and take the ...

Apart from the many beautiful beaches of Attica, the options for a Sunday swimming close to Attica are a lot. And the Peloponnese is so close that you can take a one-day trip and at the same time so far away that it makes you feel like you've completely left the mess and routine of everyday life. One such option is to Diakopto beach where you will definitely enjoy an all-day swim and spend relaxing moments in a quiet place. The clear water and dew from the trees are definitely ...

Greece is full of sandy beaches and dreamy coasts. With crystal clear blue waters that make you think you're in a foreign and exotic destination. Some of them are well known and others are less. A beach that you will definitely want to visit when you see it and you will want to swim in its waters. The reason for Vathiavali beach located in Aitoloakarnania. Images speak for themselves, especially when you look at them from above. Vathiavali in Aitolokarnania: The secret beach that only sailors knew Vathiavali beach is ...

Greece is full of steep and impressive beaches where you can sometimes find it difficult to reach, but the result rewards you. Crystal clear, turquoise waters and sandy beaches are waiting for you to spend some of the most beautiful moments of your life. Some of these beaches stand out for their history but also for the myth that has been created around their name. One such beach is the beach of Foneas in the Peloponnese. We had been there many times but we did not know where its name ...

If you think you have exhausted all the nearby beaches in Athens then you probably need to explore Attica and the surrounding places a little more. For example, you may not know that there is an unknown beach that almost always has very few people and you can enjoy a quiet Sunday swim there. The reason is Almyra beach only an hour away from Athens. There you will find shallow and clear waters and almost minimal people. Almyra, the unknown beach an hour away from Athens Almyra is a quiet ...

Let's assume that you're on a beautiful beach with clear blue and clear waters. And there you discover that there are other hidden private natural beaches where you can swim alone. All these in Evia. The reason for the beach of Armyrichi that is bordered by the Aegean Sea. Swimming on this beach is a unique experience and you can enjoy it just a short time away from Athens. Ideally, it is to be there for a weekend so to be able to find your spot on... the private beaches. ...

Turquoise waters, plane trees that touch the water in an atmosphere that has mixed the myth with history. A place of magic with a rare beauty. Acheron. A river that carries in its waters stories and myths and enchants you with its beauty from the first moment you will be there. A mysterious atmosphere covers the so-called antechamber of the Underworld. There, legend refers, the souls made their last journey. Today, however, it is a unique natural sight that you can visit and get to know one of the most ...

What interests you when you go swimming in Attica is spending time and not having eaten for 2-3 hours on the road so you can take a dip. And fortunately Attica offers the possibility to reach beaches traveling just a few kilometers and only an hour distance to reach them. Beautiful sandy beaches with sand or fine pebbles that will offer you the tranquility and clean waters you want to swim. We in exploringgreece.tv chose four beautiful beaches for the weekend which are at most an hour away from Athens. ...

Getaways to the beaches of Attica is a pleasant break from everyday life which you can have without spending a lot of time or money on fuel. Next to Athens, there are beautiful beaches, just as you want them, large or small with sand or fine pebbles. Depending on your preferences you can find even more hidden places less crowded and enjoy swimming on a weekday or even on the weekend. At exploringgreece.tv this time we have selected beautiful beaches of Attica that have only sand for those who do ...

Kavala is the living proof that mainland Greece can offer you as strong emotions on its beaches as the Aegean and Ionian islands. Endless beaches, pine forests, and sandy shores that await you to live a unique summer experience. When you get to know Kavala you will realize that it not only offers you a kind of holiday e.g. sun and sea but can combine culture, gastronomy, sea, and new experiences in a unique way that is difficult to find even on an island. Such case is Keramoti of Kavala. ...

Turquoise, crystal clear waters. Images that give you the feeling of a peaceful lagoon. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places of Chalkidiki that impresses you, even more, when you look at it from above. It is of course the beach Glarokavos. It is no coincidence that many call the spot "Blue Lake" of Chalkidiki. The color of the waters and the way it spreads in Kassandra give you this feeling. Glarokavos, the beautiful corner of Chalkidiki Glarokavos is one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan areas in ...

Starting from Athens you can find many beaches that they far beyond the usual and look like island beaches. One of them is two hours away from Athens and you can drive there either for being for one day or for a weekend. It is the beach of Heromylos in Evia that will please you. It is a beach of the Aegean for which, however, you do not need to get on a ship to go. Heromylos, the Aegean beach near to Athens As soon as we first arrived in ...