Tag: SALAMINI island

Attica: Five classic and favorite destinations for Clean Monday

Clean Monday means lagana , taramosalata and of course the flying of the kite. The Attic sky fills with colors, hills and parks with happy children's voices. And there are some in Attica that definitely have a special place in the heart of Athenians and are all-time classic destinations. Let's see them... Philopappou Hill It is undoubtedly one of the most traditional, picturesque and popular spots for kite flying in Attica. For many years now, events have been organized by the Municipality in this place, with fasting dishes, feasting, dancing ...

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Salamina: the monuments and lighthouse (Ep.2)

For the continuation of my tour of Salamina, I set out to leave the paloukia in place and head to the long-suffering Kynosura, (or Kynosoura, "dog tail" that is) where the historic naval battle took place, before descending south towards Selenia and Kolones. Before I got back in to my car, I thought I'd take a walk and look at boats. In the small port in front of the municipal fish market building are the fishing boats that supply daily with fresh fish and seafood the fish market stalls and ...

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