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Attica:The unknown Hill of Ochirou in Rafina and its history

No matter how much you explore Attica, you will always discover a place of particular interest that you probably didn't know. One of these places is the Hill of Ochirou in Rafina. It is so close to Athens and there the Germans chose to build a fortress during the period of World War II. And this place was not randomly chosen. This was a very strategic position that served them to supervise the whole region. From the hilltop, they could supervise the whole area from Schinia to Porto Rafti. Rafina ...

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Rafina: a summer stroll at the gate of the Aegean

When Alkistis Protopsalti, a few years back, sang "Come on, let's go to Rafina and drown in retsina...", one of the most important cities of East Attica . Everyone had in mind a holiday resort that wont to visit on your holidays for the food the taverns or for the ferries from its port that leads you to half of the Aegean islands . Rafina is not only that but even more as it is an ideal destination for a summer walk from morning to evening. Summer walk in Rafina ...

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Four classic places in Attica for a quiet walk

Attica is filled with beauties and the sure thing is, that anywhere you can find your own retreat place you will be able to enjoy your walk in places that are not crowded. Locations and places that you can organize picnics with your friends without bothering and bothered by anyone. Beaches of Eastern Attica Get in the car and start your walk in eastern Attica and its beautiful places in Marathona, Nea Makri and Rafina. Make a stop at the first beach that will <pique> your interest. Besides, there are ...

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Five secluded places in Attica to go for a walk

There are times when you may feel you need to leave the crowds, the hustle and bustle of the city and the gathering of many people in the same place, so you want to go out of the house for a while and prefer places without a lot of people. And Attica has many places that you can walk with your family in nature without getting in touch with other people. Here are five ideas for secluded places in Attica where you can enjoy a little fresh air and a ...

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