Tag: Πεντέλη

Davelis’ Cave: The most famous cave in Attica

TheDavelis' Cave is one of the most discussed and mysterious places in Attica. And how much you haven't heard about this place. Legends, myths, and stories accompany it and one can hardly distinguish where history begins and ends and myth begins. The cave located in Penteli is actually called the Cave of Penteli or Cave of Amomon. However, the various stories told made it more widely known as Davelis' Cave. However, all the approaches and speculations that have made this part of Attica very famous are interesting. Marathon: the swamp ...

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Day excursion: Visiting the waterfall of Attica that will blow your mind!

Attica has many beautiful places for you to explore, whether you want to escape from Athens for a day or just enjoy a weekend trip. Some of these places are so enchanting that you will want to visit them over and over again. One is the waterfall of Attica, a hidden gem in Penteli that attracts more and more people every year. The Valanaris waterfall is a perfect destination for a day trip, especially when the weather is warm and sunny. Four classic places in Attica for a quiet walk ...

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Attica: Four ideas for an autumn one-day trip close to Athens

While the swims at sea are slowly coming to an end, autumn excursions are becoming more and more tempting. And Attica is ideal for escapes closer or farthest. Whatever type of excursion you want, you will surely find a way to have a good time in one of the nearby and beautiful destinations for a one-day trip. We, in exploringgreece.tv give you some ideas for a one-day trip close to Athens to have a good time and welcome winter more casually. Nafplio A beautiful place that you will enjoy it ...

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Attica: where cars roll uphill

Penteli is one of the places in Attica that we can say that for many she hides various secrets and strange phenomena. Starting from the cave of Davelis to the inits that has been said many times that come out in various parts of Athens, Penteli is the place for those who love mysteries. Many mysteries around Penteli,and one of them has to do with a certain part of the road. The reference to Penteli that is like... downhill The reason for a strange climb, as they call it, in ...

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Sunday in Attica: Ideas for family walks

Sunday is always a first-class opportunity for walks with friends and family. If you have children, it's more likely that Sunday is the day you manage more than the other days to be with them. Fortunately Attica offers all year round places to take a leisurely walk with your family and fill batteries for the next week. We're giving you some suggestions that are a guarantee... Take the mountains Athens has what we call the mountains next door to us, in Attica. They are ideal for a one-day excursion and ...

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Five classic (but favorite) Sunday walks, in Attica

There are places in attika where you go and go again. Favorite destinations especially on Sundays. Because Sundays are the days when you want to rest, see friends, and have fun. Go to favorite places, and in the evening come back ready to start the new week that begins. In exploringgreece.tv we gathered five very classic but also very favorite Sunday walks in Attica. Get ready for your next outing... Tatoi Estate for families and groups A breath from the center of Athens awaits you in, Tatoi Estate. The classic ...

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Tower of Placentia: The legendary building and its history

In the story she was widely known as the "Duchess of Placentia", her real name, however, was Sophie de Marbois Lebren. She became known as a Duchess after her marriage to the Duke of the homonymous Italian city. The Tower of Placentia has its own unique history and of course myths that go along with it. The life of the Duchess of Placentia Sophie de Marbois Lebren was the American-French daughter of a French diplomat and wife of the Duke of Placentia. She was distinguished for her philhellenic action and ...

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