Tag: West Attica

Koukouvaounes: Which area of Attica is today

Over the centuries and the various historical events, it makes sense that many regions of Attica and Greece in general have changed their appearance, even their name. One of them is the famous Koukouvaounes I'm sure you've heard it several times, and you may remember it from Alices Vougiouklakis's famous line in the old Greek film "Alice in the Navy." But what area of Attica are the Koukouvaounes today? It's the Metamorphosis! Metamorphosis is today a settlement in the western region of the northern sector of Athens, at the foot ...

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The Milon Gorge in Attica: earthly paradise

Attica is full of hidden treasures and places waiting for you to discover them. One of them is Milon Canyon . It is located just an hour from the center of Athens and is a place that really has rare beauty. The Gorge of the Milon and its location The Gorge of Milon is located by the bay of Alkyonides. Many people associate its creation with the well-known rift of the Alkyonides. It is essentially located in Alepohori and is one of the nearest gorges in Athens. Its exit is ...

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Vilia: A village for nature lovers and foodies

Can you make a mini escape, not get out of Attica and have a great time? Of course you can! If you choose a suitable destination and you're in a good mood, it's all done. For the destination, we have a solution for you, get in your good mood and start for Vilia! A traditional village for a short getaway On the slopes of the mythical Kitherona, where according to Greek mythology Oedipus was abandoned, there is this mountain settlement that uniquely combines the charm of the mountain with the ...

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Attica; a trip to Porto Germeno

An exciting journey through Mount patera that will take you to Corinthian gulf and to Porto Germenos. Since we're officially in spring, I thought I'd take a walk in to the sea. But the weather has other moods. I went to an area of Idyllia. From what you're going to see, you'll realize that the name of the municipality is no accident. How to get there I chose the National Road of Athens - Corinth and at the junction of Eleusina I made a right, following the old National road ...

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