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1 enjoy secrets to Athens SUMMER 2017 Athens hidden tips for shopping dinning nightlife getting around beaches & Around greece

2 ...the golden choice... SUPERFERRY & SUPERFERRY II Travel with SECURITY, RELIABILITY and COMFORT RAFINA - ANDROS - TINOS - MYKONOS - NAXOS Golden Star Ferries Pioneers in E-ticket application Filonos str, Piraeus Information & Reservations:

3 Welcome to ATHENS ΑΘΗΝΑ Welcome to Athens (Athena in our language ) the city with the most glorious history in the world, the enchanting capital of Greece. The name of the town comes from Athena goddess of wisdom and education according to Greek mythology. History of Athens is one of the longest of any city in Europe and in the world. Tis city has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years. The city itself is an open space archaeological museum giving to the visitors a unique feeling of history. Today Athens is a big cosmopolitan metropolis full of political and cultural life.it is a city full of events and full of life with nice places to visit according to your interests. 3 Starting from theaters or concerts performances, museums or just wonderful sandy clear water nearby beaches. Picturesque locations are waiting you to explore them. We will be happy to share with you small secrets to ENJOY our city the way we do it and we are sure that you will have an unforgettable time in ATHENA. Probably you know already the places you must see but we want to give you some tips and hidden secrets that may give you more options for a trip you will really...enjoy. Katerina Komninou Editor

4 Contents Useful information...6 FILOXENIA...7 Places must see Lycavvitos (Lycabettus) the highest hill in Athens Acropolis museum EVZONES Acropolis museum Parthenon Marbles Museums Greece in numbers Stavros Niarchos Foundation Athens Riviera Getting around Go shopping Dinning in Athens Graffiti on Athens Goods from greece Why not...in Greece FOR LISTINGS TO: ENJOY ATHENS MAGAZINE Please contact: enjoygreece.info@gmail.com Photo files by: Enjoy Greece Reproduction of the whole or part of this magazine is only permitted under written authorization of Enjoy Greece photos: Enjoy Athens/Κατερίνα Κομνηνού/ shutterstock/123rf

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6 Useful information International emergency: 112 Police: 100 Athens Tourism Police: 171 Ambulance: 166 Fire station: 199 First Aid-Ambulance: 166 Pharmacies on duty: 107 Onlinetickets.gr: Ship timetable from Piraeus port: Hellenic sea ways: SOS doctors: 1016 Acropolis Museum: RADIO TAXI (Kosmos), (Taxiplon) Directory Assistance: Road Assistance: Transport Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos: Aegean air: Interurban Buses (KTEL): 14945, Lost/stolen credit cards AMEX VISA (toll free) DINERS MASTERCARD (toll free) Flavors: CaramelCorn, CheeseCorn, The Mix, ButterCorn, Cashew CaramelCorn, Macadamia CaramelCorn, Chocolate CaramelCorn, Spicy CheeseCorn, Coconut Chocolate CaramelCorn and Mint Chocolate CaramelCorn Gourmet popcorn bar available to impress at your next event. For catering services please contact: Vasilisis Olgas 6 & 28th Octovriou 1 Marousi, Greece (Next to the Marousi Metro Station) phone: info@popyspopcorn.com 6

7 FILOXENIA famous GREEK HOSPITALITY... will be NEVER IN CRISIS. Greeks are famous for their warm hospitality (FILOXENIA) from ancient times till today as it is one of the strongest elements of our culture through the years. We are enormously generous to our guest. Today despite the economic crisis Greeks are going through, we still welcome are visitors and treat the best way we can. Compassion, kindness, generosity of spirit are the main elements of Greeks. After eight years of economic crisis ordinary people have shown astonishing generosity in helping over migrants. We always welcome tourists from all over the world and refuges trying to make their stay in Greece a happy memory. Let s start together! your walk to explore our beautiful country 7

8 ATHENS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAP TO ÊÉÁÔÏ Kifissia Ano Liossia Metamorfosi KAT Iraklio Maroussi Aghia Marina Egaleo Aghios Antonios Moschato Faliro Piraeus Í Lefka Anthoupoli S.E.F. Irinis & Filias Stadium Eleonas Rentis Larisis St. Metaxourghio Petralona Tavros Kallithea Neo Faliro Moschato Kallithea Tzitzifies Delta Falirou Trocadero Aghia Skepi Parko Flisvou Flisvos Batis Edem Peristeri Thissio Ag. Anargyri Sepolia Platia Ag. Fotinis Kerameikos Monastiraki Sygrou-Fix Akropoli Neos Kosmos Attiki Victoria Megalou Alexandrou Aghia Paraskevi Medeas-Mykalis Evangeliki Scholi Achilleos Amfitheas Panaghitsa Mousson Pikrodafni Baknana Aegeou Marina Alimou Kalamaki Zefyros Loutra Alimou Elliniko Aghios Eleftherios Kato Patissia Aghios Nikolaos Omonoia Panepistimio 1st Ag.Kosma Paralia Glyfadas Panormou Ambelokipi Megaro Moussikis Evangelismos Syntagma Zappio Leoforos Vouliagmenis Fix Kassomouli Neos Kosmos Aghios Ioannis 2nd Ag.Kosma Palaio Dimarhio Dafni Aghios Alexandros Ellinon Olymbionikon Platia Katraki Kentro Istioploias Platia Vergoti Pefkakia Perissos Ano Patissia Nea Ionia 8 Iraklio Irini Katehaki Aghios Dimitrios-Alexandros Panagoulis Ilioupoli Alimos Argyroupoli Elliniko Agg. Metaxa Platia Esperidon Kolymvitirio Asklipiio Voulas Neratziotissa Kifissias Holargos Ethniki Amyna LEGEND Pentelis Halandri Aghia Paraskevi Nomismatokopio ELECTRIC RAIL - METRO: Ì1 PIRAEUS - KIFISSIA Ì2 ANTHOUPOLI - ELLINIKO Ì3 AGHIA MARINA - DOUKISSIS PLAKENTIAS - AIRPORT SUBURBAN RAIL: 1 PIRAEUS - ÁNO LIOSSIA - ÊÉÁÔÏ 2 ANO LIOSSIA - AIRPORT TRAM: 4 SYNTAGMA - SEF 5 SYNTAGMA - ASKLIPIIO VOULAS 3 SEF - ASKLIPIIO VOULAS Transfer Stations to Buses & Trolleys Doukissis Plakentias Pallini Peania-Kantza Koropi Athens Airport

9 First let s give you some information HOW YOU CAN GO AROUND Choose Athens METRO It is by far the best faster and easiest way to get around the city and its absolutely safe. Time of operation from 5,30am -00,00pm. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket booths or automated vendors located at each station Ticket price is 1,40 with the possibility to use the same ticket within 60 minutes to any bus or train Daily tickets 24 hrs. price 4 City to airport, the ticket costs 8 one way or 14 return (line 3 El. Venizelos national/international flights) TRAM Public tram services from Syntagma sqr to southern suburbs and the coastal promenade and Neo Faliro (not yet to the port this is under construction) Athens by Bus/trolleys Yellow trolleys-yellow stops Blue buses - blue stops Tickets cost 1,40 Must be bought at any kiosk and validate in the vehicle Airport EXPRESS buses X95 from syntagma sqr every minutes to airport 24hrs X96 from port of Piraeus every 30 minutes to airport Athens By TAXI Bright Yellow. Cars can take you wherever you need to go. Don t get mad if your taxi driver will pick up other passengers on the way to your destination. You can deny this if you want. ALL taxis MUST use the meter. Call RADIO TAXIS the small surcharge you pay for the call is really worth the professional attitude of the drivers. On the trip from /to the airport the driver will legally charge you the airport pick up surcharge and the Attica odes (highway connecting city and the airport) tolls 2,80 9

10 GREECE & AROUND THE WORLD AIR & BOAT TICKETS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ORGANISED TOURS EXCURSIONS CRUISES RENT A CAR 20 A. Papandreou St. Glyfada, Tel.: , info@arimar.gr, 10 Arimar Travel

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12 DIONISIOU AREOPAGITOU STR It s the pedestrian walkway linking the main Athens archaeological sites. Starts from Amalias ave opposite to Adrian arch continous on the slopes of Acropolis and goes to the feet of Philopappus (the hill opposite to Acropolis). It s always full of tourists but if you want a bit of tranquility visit St. Dimitrius (Loumbardiaris) church hidden in a pine forest on Philopappus hill. It is a small church from 16 th centrury. Old frescoes from the 18 th centrury were restored by the architect Pikionis in 1950s. foot HERODIUM THEATER It s a stone structured theater semi-circular ampitheater on the southwest slopes of Acropolis. It was built in 161ad by the Athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his beloved wife Aspasia Regilla. It was restored in 1950s. Since then it has been the main venue OF ATHENS FESTIVAL which runs from May to October each year with great variety of Greek and International performances. Among the artists who have performed at Heridium Odeon are Maria Callas - Mikis Theodorakis - Manos Hatzidakis - Placido Domingo - Hose Carreras - Bolsoi Ballets - Lisa Minelli - Diana Ross - Jean Michel Jarre and many others. Seats are not so comfortable but it is a must to follow a performance in this theater with magic atmosphere. High heels are not permitted. Metro station Acropolis (line 2) PANATHENAIC STADIUM - CLASSICAL OLYMPIC STADIUM Also known as Kalimarmaro (means beautiful marbled). It s the stadium where the first modern olympic games took place here in It is reconstructed on the remains of an ancient Greek stadium with wooden structure from 329 bc. It s built totally from top quality white marble from Penteli mountain, north of Athens. Today the stadium hosts many events and ceremonies. Seating capacity spectators. Here is the place where the venue of the Olympic flame handover ceremony takes place before every Olympic Games around the world. Tram station zappion 12

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14 Lycavvitos or Lycabettus is the highest hill in Athens (277 over 900 ft) The Lycabettus hill is a tourist destination in the center of Athens. You can easily go by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (1, Aristipou str). The funicular was constructed by Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) in 1960 s and started its function in Before the Athens Olympic Games funicular was totally refurbished. It operates every half hour. Duration of the ride 10 minutes. Tickets cost 7 including return. Mythologically, Lycabettus is credited to goddess Athena, who created it when she dropped a limestone mountain she had been carrying from the Pallene peninsula for the construction of the Acropolis. Νear the car park, is the Lykavittos Theater, a large open air theater with a seating capacity of four thousand. During summer months theater performances as well as concerts are held here. St George chapel is a white little orthodox church built during the 19 th century a landmark visible from all over the city. There is a restaurant ORIZONTES with outdoor service during summer. Dont miss a panoramic sunset view... 14

15 The 1 st Greek guards unit was formed 1867 and ever since it has participated in all wars till ww2. Today is an honorable military unit attached to the head of the state. It is manned by carefully selected soldiers. Require high standards personality and fitness! Evzones are trained very hard to full l their service (minimum height to join 1,86). The etymology means the well-girt men. They belong to the Proedriki Froura, the guards of the President of Democracy. It is a high honor for every Greek soldier to be chosen as an Evzone- TSOLIAS EVZONES (TSOLIADES) GREEK PRESIDENTIAL GUARDS Changing of the guards Every Sunday at 11:00, tourists gather in front of the Parliament building on Syntagma Square to watch the ceremonial changing of the guard with parade in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located under the Greek Parliament building. The changing of the guard ceremony takes place every hour on the hour, 24 hours a day. Every solder guards for an hour. Throughout these 60 minutes, they have to stand perfectly still until it is time to switch with another guard. During the changing, they work in pairs so they can perfectly coordinate their moves. Foustanella (the skirt) This unique uniform of the Presidential Guard has a historical meaning. It refers to the uniform of the Kleftes and Armatoloi, two groups of Greek warriors during the War of Independence (1821) against the Ottomans. In fact, the white skirt of the uniform has 400 folds to represent the 400 years of Ottoman occupation over the Greeks. However archaeological evidence painted on vases from the Byzantine period show the Foustanella was in use in Greek territories in the 12th century AD whilst kilt like garments were represented in sculptures found in the Attica region dating back to the 5th century BC. Tsarouchia (the shoes) This shoes over three kilograms and feature at least 60 nails on the base of the shoe which simulate the sound of battle during the movement of the Evzone. The toe of the Tsarouchia is pointed upwards and covered by a black silk pom pom which is hand cut to shape. 15

16 The best events venue in Athens Amaltheia the place provides everything you need for a corporate or wedding event in a specially designed area by the sea. We offer professional catering services, so we can raise the taste standards of your gastronomical journeys. One of the most beautiful seaside location can offer a luxurious hospitality to your guests. Dinning hall for summer or winter venues. Cocktail bar, exclusive customized menus, Dj, protection from weather conditions, parking. VARKIZA beach (next to Yabanaki) Mob.: Tel.: info@amaltheiatheplace.gr 16

17 ACROPOLIS MUSEUM Acropolis museum is the top exhibition of Acropolis findings and Parthenon marbles located opposite to the Acropolis hill in Makrigianni area and is strongly recommended. The new museum was built in sqr space and covers m 2 exhibition area and open. A Day at the Acropolis Museum. Spend a day at the Acropolis Museum, enjoying a range of activities such as strolling through the galleries, watching the conservation of the Caryatides, browsing through books relating to the Parthenon etc. 3D Projections. Every Saturday and every Sunday, the Acropolis Museum welcomes visitors to its Virtual Reality Theater to learn more about the Acropolis monuments viewing brief 3D video screenings. Family packages. The Acropolis Museum gives families the opportunity to enjoy their visit and learn about exhibits in a creative way through the specially designed Family Packages. Cafe and Restaurant. Take a rest at the Museum Cafe and Restaurant, while enjoying the view of the archeological excavation and the breathtaking view of the ancient hills of Athens. Every Friday the Museum is open until 10 pm and the restaurant is open between 8 pm and 12 midnight. Enjoy a special menu as well as the beautiful night views of the Sacred Rock. Explore virtually the Acropolis Museum! Tour virtually the Archaic Gallery and the Parthenon Gallery. The walk-through feature of the project uses Google s Street View technology. Explore physical and contextual information provided about the collection of the Acropolis Museum. The virtual images of artworks are reproduced at extremely high quality. Opening hrs Mon 8-4 (last admission 3.30) Tuesday to Sunday 8-8 (last admission7.30) Friday 7-10 (last admission 9,30) E-tickets available 17

18 PARTHENON MARBLES...also known as The Elgin marbles are a collection of Classical Greek marble sculptures, inscriptions, and architectural pieces that were originally part of the temple of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens. Lord Elgin British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire obtained in 1801 a controversial permit to remove the marbles. From 1801 to 1812, Elgin s agents removed about half of the surviving sculptures of the Parthenon, as well as sculptures from the Propylaea and Erechtheum. The Marbles were transported by sea to Britain. In Britain, the acquisition of the collection was supported by some people, whereas others, such as Lord Byron linked Elgin s actions to vandalism. Later Greece began major projects for the restoration of the country s monuments, and has expressed its disapproval of Elgin s removal of the Marbles from the Acropolis and the Parthenon, which is regarded as one of the world s greatest cultural monuments. Greece disputes the subsequent purchase of the Marbles by the British Government and urges the return of the marbles to Greece for their unification. 18

19 ...synonymous to the real art of Greek jewellery 4, ΚΑRAGIORGI SERVIAS (within gallery Calligas) - ATHENS, SYNTAGMA T.F

20 NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art.it was founded at the end of the 19th century to house and protect antiquities from all over Greece, thus displaying their historical, cultural and artistic value. 8,000 square metres - house five large permanent collections: The Collection of Prehistoric Antiquities, the Sculptures, The Vase and Minor Objects Collection, the Stathatos Collection, and the Bronze Collection. 44, Patission Street Opening hours: Monday: 13:00 20:00, Tuesday Sunday: 09:00-16:00 Ticket Full 15 - Reduced 8 THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (EMST) The Museum began its operation in Permanent home of the Museum is the former Fix brewery on Syngrou Ave., the reconstruction of which was completed in February The building occupies sqm. kallirois str. Metro: Station Fix Tickets full: 3 - reduced 1,5 20

21 BENAKI MUSEUM Kolonaki The private museum in the city s center Kolonaki area is housed in a beautiful 19th century neo-classical mansion, donated by Greek benefactor Antonis Benaki The first floor is dedicated to Palaeolithic and Bronze Ages, the Cycladic, Mycenaean and classical era. There is a vast collection of tools, marble vessels, golden jewellery and painted pottery, glassware, ceramics, funerary stele, murals, Fayum portraits, as well as a large collection of roman statues. Koumbari Street, Kolonaki Ticket: 6 Eur The museum has two more annexes: BENAKI MODERN ART DIVISION 138 Pireos str A modern architecture museum is one of the most significant cultural centres in the Greek capital. With the largest and best exhibition areas, with its 400-seat amphitheatre and large atrium, with its snack bar and gift shop, it is equipped according to the most up-to-date technological specifications so as to serve the complex organisational demands of artistic, musical, conference, dance, theatrical and cinema events simultaneously. Another of the basic support units is the Toys and Childhood Department. BENAKI ISLAMIC MUSEUM branch in Kerameikos 148, ermou str. BYZANTINE & CHRISTIAN MUSEUM An impressive collection of Byzantine and post-byzantine era artwork. The 25,000 items date from the 3rd until the 20th centuries CE and originate from Greece, Asia Minor and the Balkans. Collections include among others, sculptures, icons, wall-paintings, ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, drawings and chalcography. 22, Vasillisis Sofias, Kolonaki Metro: Evangelismos Tickets: 4 eur 21

22 OTE GROUP TELECOMUNICATIONS MUSEUM A contemporary museum unveils its story THE OTE Group Telecommunications Museum opened up to the public in 1990 and is ranked under the technological museums. The Museum is a member of ICOM (International Council of Museums- Greek section), CECA (International Committee for Education and Cultural Action) and CIMUSET (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Science and Technology). Collections Τhe Museum collection exceeds 4500 telecommunications objects and a priceless archive material with more than items, among which, manuscripts, photographs and audiovisual material, which includes rare telephones, unique Morse telegraphs, a cable ship, telex devices and optic fibers, telephotography machines, wireless and satellite communications. 'Communicating' with objects of bygone era captivates and inspires the visitor, creating unmatched experiences. A unique exhibit, holding a special place in the Museum, is the first television studio, which was set up in our country, in the distant Current advancements are showcased in the new telecommunications Museum Hall dedicated to mobile telephony, where history unfolds from its dawn, combining the present-day vision with planning of the future. What we do THE OTE Group Telecommunications Museum, following current trends in informal learning, carries out specialised educational programmes and activities, including art and technology workshops, safer internet navigation sessions and theatrical performances. The activities address students of all levels of education, as well as the whole family. Our most important recent project involves complete documentation and digitisation of all Museum collections. It is our legacy towards future generations, which is accomplished through the scientific recording of the telecommunications history in our country. 22 Our Heritage THE OTE Group Telecommunications Museum is one of a kind and among the few technological museums in Greece. OTE has created this unique museum, with the objective to responsibly manage its corporate heritage, as a pioneer in Hellenic telecommunications. It is a substantial company investment, aiming at the conservation, maintenance, recording, research, study, digitisation of documents and data pertaining to the evolution of Hellenic telecommunications, as well as showcasing this wide range of telecom artefacts to the general public. Open to Society The Museum has, in recent years, adopted a more open approach to present-day Greek society, aspiring to become an integral part of it. Through its activities, partnerships, educational programmes, travelling exhibitions and respective events, the Museum is "open" to society, establishing a powerful relationship with it. THE OTE Group Telecommunications Museum, with its wealth of collections, awaits you to frequently visit it. Every time, you will rediscover unexplored aspects of the history of telecommunications in Greece. Address: 25 Proteos str. Nea Kifissia, Athens. Tel , Website: otegroup-museum@ote.gr Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00) and one weekend every month, 09:00-17:00. Admission, guided tours and educational programmes are offered free of charge. Educational Programmes: They address students of all education levels, including preschool, primary, secondary and tertiary education. Group visits - Guided tours: Prior arrangement is deemed useful to facilitate group visits.

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24 Greece in numbers 1. Greece is continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years, Athens is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is also the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, political science. 2. Approximately 25 million tourists visit Greece each year, more than the country s entire population. 3. Over 40% of the population lives in Athens the capital of Greece. 4. Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world. 5. The first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C Greek language has been spoken for more than 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest languages in Europe. 7. Greece has about 9,000 miles of coastline, the 10th longest in the world. 8. About 7% of all the marble produced in the world comes from Greece. 9. Thousands of English words come from the Greek language. 10. Greece has more than 2,000 islands, of which approximately 170 are populated. Greece s largest island is Crete (3,189 sq. miles). 11. Greek ships make up 70% of the European Union s total merchant fleet.

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27 STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION Located 4.5 km south of the center of Athens, on the edge of Faliro Bay, the SNFCC is designed as a multifunctional arts, education and entertainment complex. National Library of Greece The new building for the National Library of Greece (NLG) hosts over 4,500 manuscript codices from the 9th to the 19th century and a rich variety of important historical documents and archives. Stavros Niarchos Park Is a vital green space, a breath of life for Athens. The Park provides opportunities for learning, recreation, rest, and new experiences. The Stavros Niarchos Park offers many surprises to its visitors. Its lush garden landscape, featuring a wide range of trees, plants, water fountains, allées, paths, playgrounds and open spaces, turns every visit into a unique experience. The visitors arriving to the Park from the streets of Kallithea to the north are greeted with the sound and movement of water jets. Guests can rest in specially designed seating areas or explore a nearby circular labyrinth. Children can play in creative playgrounds of innovative design. The Park is ideal for the capital s children, who can play undisturbed in its playgrounds, but also for all citizens, who will be able to enjoy their leisure walk, exercise or attend concerts, exhibitions, and a multitude of other events. The Greek National Opera (GNO) Is the new home of Greek National Opera is an exciting destination for music lovers. The building is a multiuse venue capable of hosting a variety of performances and events. Its stages will accommodate opera productions, musicals, concerts, theater performances, ballets, and multimedia art programs. Stavros Spyros Niarchos (3 July April 1996) He was a multi-billionaire Greek shipping tycoon. He then founded Niarchos ltd. An international shipping company that at one time operated more than 80 tankers worldwide. He and Aristotle Onassis were great shipping rivals. In 1952 high capacity oil supertankers were built for the competing Niarchos and Onassis fleets who were, at the time, both claiming to own the largest tanker in the world. 27

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29 palmyra PALMYRA Azimut 42ft Ensures a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and seating create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. Palmyra s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends. Sleeps up to 6 passengers in 1 master suite, and 2 double cabins to ensure a relaxed, luxury yacht experience. WE OFFER SECURITY, COMFORT, PRIVACY & HOSPITALITY to our guests. 50 KYPROY STR., ATHENS, , , charter@palmyrayacht.com palmyrayacht 29

30 In the last few years more tourists have discovered the southeast coast of Athens. COASTAL WALKS ATHENS RIVIERA You don t need to get on a ferry to escape the bustle of the Greek capital: take a ride and you ll find superb local beaches along Saronic Golf stretching from the southern suburbs of Athens to Cape Sounion. You can take Tram from Syndagma sq. till Voula or buses going till Sounio. Tram has two directions and splits as it reaches the seaside in Faliro area. One direction is towards Piraeus (SEF) direction and the other is going towards Voula. PALEO FALIRO Located very close to City center Its trademark is of course its marina, a mega-yacht destination that infuses a cosmopolitan flair to the area. Flisvos Park on the other hand is ideal for leisurely strolls and carefree bike rides. FLISVOS MARINA (trocadero station) located only 6 km from the city centre of Athens provides a diversity of recreation and relaxation opportunities, while sporting 30

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32 enthusiasts can enjoy jogging, walking and cycling activities in a friendly and peaceful environment next to Mega yachts in a Vip environment. Restaurants and coffee shop children playgrounds and an open air cinema Cine Flisvos can give you anything you need to have a wonderful time. Faliro high street market agiou Alexandrou starting from Flisvos sqr with several shops where you can find things to buy in prices for locals. Two blocks from the sea you can see St. Alexandros church with the famous icons by the Greek painter Parthenis. GLYFADA Glyfada is a suburb of Athens, situated in the southern parts of the Athens with vibrant atmosphere This fashion suburb is known in Greece for its upmarket cafes, well-known restaurants, boutiques and cosmopolitan summer clubs.its full of life and has a big shopping area around metaxa str (Tram to Voula station Vaso Katraki). Glyfada shopping is an interesting and varied experience, ranging from trendy fashion to precious jewelry, healthy tastes to distinguished perfumes, bargain shoes to sportswear. The Glyfada Golf K.Karamanlis The Golf course premises, situated in an area of approximately 530 acres, It is an 18-hole, par 72 championship course of international standards just 12 klm from city center. 32

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34 VOULIAGMENI It is a seaside suburb south of Athens. Palm trees, flowers, sandy beaches, watersports, coffee shops, restaurants, night clubs. Facilities even in the public beaches make the area strongly recomended to visit. The bay offfers shallow turquoise water. The kavouri peninsoula offers vip marina, luxurious hotels and sandy beaches with affordable prices (megalo kavouri). VOULIAGMENI LAKE A spectacular miracle of the nature. Thermal water lake with water temperature from degrees through the year with possibility of swimming, hotspring bath, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy make bouliagmeni lake a well-being and rejuvenation paradise. It is open until sunset for swimming and when the nigth falls the lighting transforms the lake caves and cliffs to a magical scenery where you can have your dinner or just enjoy your drink with a sound of soft music. 34

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36 CAPE SOUNIO 70 km You can choose a visit to Cape Sounio and the 5th bc century temple of God Poseidon (God of the sea). An amazing drive along the saronic golf seaside through the most beautiful city suburbs such as Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Saronis. The temple is situated 197 feet above the sea. You can enjoy a panoramic view and if the atmosphere is clean you can see Tzia, Kythnos, Aegina islands. Sunset in Sounio is the best sunset view. You can have wonderful pictures for your memory photo album. Coffee shops and taverns nearby are available. If you go privately you can stop in Anabyssos bay where you can find fish taverns by the sea with nice food at reasonable prices. Many bus tour excursions available from major hotels. Bus from Omonia sqr every hour, 4 Euros app 90 minutes drive. VARKIZA It is a seaside suburb of Athens with beautiful beaches and YABANAKI complex which offers restaurants, coffee shops, bars, fun and clubbing by the seaside. 36

37 Getting around city streets MONASTIRAKI - THISSEION Ermou str. leads to Monastiraki square. Welcome to a completely different world and atmosphere. The place that ancient Athens meets modern and walk together. Favourite to both visitors and Athenians. At the shadow of Acropolis Hill, Monastiraki has a lot to offer. You can buy just about anything is the Flea Market at Monastiraki. This traditional market has a festive atmosphere. Permanent antique and souvenir shops are open all week. Shopping or just walking around Monastiraki is an amazing experience you do not want to miss. You will be amazed by the quality and quantity of products and you will definitely buy something as souvenir. At the end of Adrianou str is Thisseion Metro Station where another pedestrian - only begins. It s Apostolou Pavlou street that leads to Thisseion and moves around the Ancient Agora. Cafes, restaurants, street artists. Thisseion is a vivid neighbourhood popular 37 to youngsters. You can also search around for small shops selling handmade accessories or stroll around the neighborhood PLAKA The Plaka is the oldest district of Athens. Most of the streets have been closed to automobile traffic. Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma. There are two main pedestrian streets Adrianou str At the end of Adrianou str is Thisseion Metro Station where another pedestrian - only begins. It s Apostolou Pavlou street that leads to Thisseion and moves around the Ancient Agora. Cafes, restaurants, street artists, Thisseion is a vivid neighbourhood popular to youngsters. You can also search around for small shops selling handmade accessories or stroll around a neighbourhood that keeps the allure and the character of urban architectural structure of 20th century.

38 Pandrossou Street This Market is a hallmark of Plaka and Monastiraki, the most traditional districts of Athens, Greece. It is the small pedestrian street that connects the main Athenian Cathedral (Metropolis) to the Monastiraki metro station. Here you can find authentic Greek handicrafts, spices, art, fine jewelry, and other products, locally produced. Plakas streets are full of street musicians, flower sellers, photographers and people. ANAFIOTIKA Anafiotika is the cluster of small houses built on the slopes of the Acropolis above the Plaka. It s like being on a Greek Island. It s named Anafiotika because the original inhabitants were stone masons who came from the island of Anafi to build in their own way in the mid 19th century. PSIRI At the end of Adrianou street if you choose to head to Psirri you will find yourself in an old industrial area packed sometime with crafts which nowadays is completely transformed into a land of dining and entertainment from noon till late night, 7 days a week In this district you will also find plenty of theatres, hip clothes stores, design stores and accessories, art galleries next to small craftworkshops. 38

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41 SPIROS & VASILIS is one of the historical restaurants in Athens with more than 43 years of operation at the same address, at 5 Lahitos st. behind the American Embassy and the Opera House. Back in 1974 two brothers SPIROS & VASILIS have started this unique French restaurant in Athens. Today George Polymeris son of Vasilis continues the tradition. The entrecote Cafe de Paris in its authentic recipe, the home made Pate Fois Gras, the frog blades and the Burgundi snails are the trademark of the menu.the restaurant follows the tradition of the classical French cuisine with genuine dishes from the region of the Provence of France. Lachitos 5, Kolonaki, Athens, Telephone: info@spirosvasilis.gr Working Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 41

42 GO SHOPPING - Where did all your money go?... I m wearing it.- When you visit Athens don t forget to visit fashion shops for clothes, shoes accessories or jewellery. Greek Simple & Chic is always in fashion. Today women in Greece follow modern fashion trends and are looking elegant even without spending a lot. As crisis has obliged to lower our retail prices you can find even lower prices for top brands. tip Some people are instructed to ask... oriental style bargaining when they are paying. We call it PAZARI=BARGAIN but it s not accepted anymore in shops as you will have fixed prices for every customer. Maybe you can bargain in free market open air shops or if you buy many items at a private retailer s shop. 42

43 Modern Athens provide everything for A woman to pamper herself And Make her feel relaxed beautiful elegant and sexy FASHION Young or feeling young ladies are following fashion trends shopping either from small boutiques or malls. You can choose Labels from all around the world in reasonable prices or nice clothes looking expensive and cost cheap There are discount shops and malls where you can find special prices Even if you don t have much to spend you can always find something different that will make you look stylish. JEWELERY We have tradition in handcrafted jewelry from ancient greece, from the period of Alexander the great or the Byzantine era till today.gold has the same price everywhere but in Greece we have low labor cost and excellent jewelers so prices are very competitive for hand crafted pieces Benaki museum collection of jewel is a must see. After your visit to Acropolis Museum you can also visit The Illias Lalaounis Museum which is located just around the corner?24 collections of a total 4000 pieces dedicated in the period Many modern designers are display their jewels in small boutiques around the city. BEAUTY Harmony between inner beauty and body was always important in Greece.Τοday we have a huge cosmetic industry with virgin products coming from mother nature 7500different plants out of which 850 grow only in Greece Virgin olive oil and pure honey (skincare products from back to 5000bc)with combination of traditional recipes give excellent quality products that you definitely pack in your luggage on your way back home. PLASTIC SURGERY Why not having a treatment or a quick uplift to your mood overlooking the blue sea? Plastic surgery and treatments are very popular Top quality doctors in clinics can give you the best result Prices due to crisis are reasonable and you will have a speedy recovery. 43

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46 Kolonaki This area is the major-luxury brand shopping area in the center of Athens. Just a short walk from Syntagma under Lycabettus hill is the main area square KOLONAKI where you can have coffee, snack or lunch next to a Politician or a greek celebrity as it is the meeting point of local high life. Go around discover trendy boutiques next to top brands or Haute Couture designers from Greece and all around the world. VOU- KOURESTIOU STR. with top designers and anything you may dream. Is the jewelers paradise. Prices supposed to be high before the crisis in this neighbourhood but today prices are lower and maybe here you can have a top brand. Yoy must buy items here because they are cheaper than anywhere else. Voukourestiou Str. Is the most luxurious shopping str. in Athens. You can find top brands such as Ralph Lauren, Prada, Dior and many top fashion brands and top jewelery shops from Greece. You can also enjoy a city break in elegant coffee shops. Try Zonars, a very old coffee/ restaurant fully renovated but with a classy atmosphere. Prices worth the quality. Ermou (Athens High Str.) Is the first shopping str. of Athens designed by Kleatnhis a greek architect who made the first city plan in Today it remains our main shopping pedestrian str, located just on the south edge of Syntagma square and it ends at Monastiraki area. You can find all major Greek brands nice shops and you will never be alone... as it is always noisy and crowded (be aware of pick pockets). On the lower part you can visit one of the oldest Athens churches Panagia (virgin Mary) KAPNIKAREA (11th century around 1050 a.c.) Plaka Area Adrianou This is the most TOURISTIC shopping area. It has two sides, the positive side because of the variety of things and typical souvenirs from Greece and the negative side as it is too touristic and maybe you can find a bit higher prices than those found in other areas. 46

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49 Graffiti on Athens Graffiti on Athens city walls, buildings, statues, almost everywhere possible, is usually about political slogans, symbols and crew tags. Still, there are many creative graffiti artists who spray their city walls in their own colourful way. Graffiti in Athens is as old as the city itself. In ancient times graffiti was carved into buildings, in fact the word comes from the Greek graphi which means to write. During the Nazi occupation, the Civil War and the 1967 graffiti was common in Athens and served a political reason.today it is mostly the work of frustrated kids whose signatures all over the city seem like a cry for help to a world that does not notice that they exist or artists they want to express and expose their work in open spaces for everybody. 49

50 GOODS FROM GREECE... OLIVE OIL In greece we have approximately olive trees. Our olive oil production covers the 16% of world market. Olive oil is definitely the most popular of all our products. Top quality extra virgin oil is the base to all recipies of our healthy mediterranean diet. If you want to buy try super markets because prices are better than touristic shops. HONEY Greek honey is unique due the climate conditions. It is full of flavor and aroma. You can find Pine honey, thyme honey, citrus fruit honey and many other types. Whatever you will choose it will be delicious. Don t forget Honey products such as ROYAL JELLY, Pollen Propolis. SAFRAN (Krokos Kozanis) Safran or zafora is known from ancient Egyptians and kleopatra era for beauty. Today top chefs around the world use it to delicate their dishes. We export it in Europe China and USA. WINES Greek vine yards are among the oldest in the world. Weather conditions and exchellent grape varieties give different wines. Try varieties as Xinomavro, Mosxofilero, Asyrtiko, Nemea. Today many greek wineries are among the award winning in international wine competitions OUZO Our famous drink is served in thin glasses with or without ice with the mezes as apperitive. A bit strong but with o unique anissed flavour. Alternatively try RAKI /TSIKOUD- IA which are also distilled spirit without adding of sugar and mostly without anise flavour app 37% alcohol. YOGURT We produce yogurt in the traditional way. The result is a yogurt tasty healthy and full of nutricion benefits. We export it all around the world. Try the strained one with honey and nuts or with sour cherry syrup as a dessert. AVGOTARAXO (Greek caviar) It s a traditional fish roe gourmet delicacy in the same category as caviar but far less expensive. You can find it in the selves of Fauson, Fortum & Μason, Petrossian gourmet experts. Its made from the eggs of female kefalos fish and is top chef suggestion as a gourmet plate. Mainly is produced in Messologi area. FETA CHEESE There are many very tasty greek cheeses such as Kefalotiri, Graviera, Katiki, but Feta is the most famous of all. White cheese made from sheep s milk or mixture sheep and goat milk. Slightly salty. You can find in hard or soft variety. Try it with fresh hot bread or in greek salad. MASTIHA Mastiha is a razin that comes from the mastic tree. Exclusive in Greece and in Chios island especially in 24 vilages known as villages of mastic. Hippoctates the father of Ancient medicine noted that can be used for healing purposes and especially for stomach problems. You can find mastiha as gums drink or cosmetic products. Don t forget to try the MASTIHA LIQUER chilled after your lunch or as a apperitive. HANDCRAFTs Many artist are still working with hands to create pieces of art ceramic, jewels, painting, silver or gold handicrafts that are really a good souvenir from your visit. Try small shops or galleries. 50

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52 DRINK COFFEE...THE GREEK WAY... FRAPPE Frappe coffee is an iced coffee beverage made from instant coffee originally from Greece. Never mind if you re a coffee lover or not. When you re in Athens, make sure you try a frappé. It s a drink with coffee, water, ice cubes, and they usually add sugar and milk. It s the MOST popular drink in Greece. You ll see Greeks sipping their frappé everywhere: on the beach, at work or on the streets. But keep in mind: if you want a sweetened frappé, you need to specify how sweet you want your beverage. The sugar is always mixed with the drink before it is served! * Sketo: plain, without sugar * Metrio: medium, with a bit of sugar (1-2 spoon) * Glyko: sweet, with about 2-4 spoons of sugar Frappés are best with milk. So make sure to add some. ELLINIKOS (GREEK BLEND COFFEE) Don t like cold drinks? Then you might want to order a hot Greek coffee. Just like the Turkish coffee, the Greek coffee has a thick layer of sediment grounds at the bottom of the cup. And you don t drink the ground. So you ll have to sip your coffee slowly. Oriental flavor and excellent taste. Try to combine Ellinikos with typical Greek spoon sweets (Gliko tou koutaliou). Spoon sweets are made with fruit and sugar to create a smooth syrup. They are served by the spoonful, hence the name. 52

53 TASOS CONFECTIONERY The confectionery workshop Tasos started back in 1955 at the cinema Arian in Glifada. In 1971 has moved to the present address at No 6 Maragou str, in Glifada. It is one of the oldest confectioneries in the area that still offers traditional sweet and salt products. The methods used are the same with those used 60 years ago. All our products are produced from start to end in our workshop and are served exclusively from our shop. We use mostly hand made methods of production and our first quality raw materials are fresh and prepared by us. It seems that time has stopped in an era where confectioners were called craftsmen. All our products are produced daily and the famous negros (named by the founder Tasos after the name of the footballer Negri) as well as the brioche or the samali and the custard filled pastry. Every twenty minutes products come our directly from our oven and the customers have the feeling they themselves have produced the product at home. Therefore it is not by pure chance that somedoby can taste the most delicious cheesepie even in his life. Today the grandson of Tasos continues the same tradition with the same passion and the same love with his grandfather that was so respected and beloved by the numerous friends of our shop. 6 MARAGKOU STR., GLYFADA TEL Tram stop: Plateia Katraki (Main Glyfadas sqr)

54 Why not... in Greece There is a large variety of events we celebrate in Greece... Before and after wedding, baby christening, birthdays, corporate events or just a party with friends. We like to organize events with kefi (κέφι): A word well known to Greeks without exact translation to another language. It s rather a feeling which may be translated as being in high mood. Saying kefi, we are also referring to: joy, spirit, passion, happiness, excitement, feeling good, having fun, or loving life. So how you cannot succeed planning an event with these ingredients. Today in Greece we have the best event planners to help you transform a simple event to an unforgettable memory. From wedding to friends gathering, you will have the best time of your life. And when you return back home you will have fantastic images by choosing Greece s beauty as your memories background. 54

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56 WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT Location Beautiful Sunsets Family Tradition since 1924 Fresh Fish from Leros island Meze the Greek Way! Discover the Finest Greek Wines A True Taste of Greece! 56 ` t

57 Around greece Its difficult to choose among the many beautiful destinations to visit in Greece. However we have tried to select after careful consideration different places and things. No matter if you have to travel a little bit more by car by boat of have one (less than an hour) flight. you will add more to your memories backpack when you return back home. Whatever your choice will be. enjoy greece 57

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59 Doryssa Seaside Resort T: F: DoryssaSeasideResort Doryssa Situated in the southern part of Samos, next to the popular historical destination of Pythagorion, Doryssa Seaside Resort is an exceptional 5-star resort ideal for those who wish to relax and discover something different. The resort lies on a long sandy and pebble beach offering delicious food bites and long drinks. The renovated Old Village with its spacious square hosts the famous Greek Nights, an authentic Greek experience to our guests. Guests may indulge in various Ayurvedic spa treatments in order to unwind and relax. Asterias Seaside Experience can be the ideal spot to start your day by the beach and finishing your evening at the exquisite Unan Sushi bar that has set a benchmark of infusion cuisine on the island. Set in lush green gardens with views on the Aegean sea, Doryssa Seaside resort awaits to create a memorable summer experience. 59

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61 The Marina is a small elegant town next to the medieval city of Rhodes.It is one of the most beautiful spots all around the year.the innovative environment,technically speaking,for docking coexists in harmony with the recreational areas and walkways that offer moments of escape not only to the Rhodians but also to the tourists. So far during its second year of operation the Marina has become a traction, a point of gathering and reference because it hosts important athletic events as well as it consists a significant meeting point for the locals and the visitors of the island too. Afstralias Av., New Marina, 85100, Rhodes Tel: , Fax: Ν 36o 26' 16" Ε 28o 14' 26" VFH There are 400 docking places available for yachts varying from 12m to 100m but most important the Marina consists a safe base for the visitor during the whole period of his stay.from there he can travel anywhere to the Aegean sea or further in the Mediterranean sea. Our vision and aim is the development of naval tourism and the provision of high quality services regarding safety and protection of the yachts in such way that believe we can create the absolute destination at the Meditteranean sea.

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