It is certain that the ancient Athenians did not select the location of their city at random. Although the heart of Athens is its center, its real strength is located twenty-five minutes out, from Syntagma Square in the center heading in every direction.
If you take the new tram, you can visit suburbs and the lovely beaches of Athens to the south, at the Vouliagmeni lake with its cafes and restaurants well situated for a great view.
Continuing north from there, you can visit the National Forest at Parnitha, a green oasis 1,500 meters high, perfect for an escape into nature. Located, only 20 minutes away from Athens.
Furthermore, in a north-easterly direction, there is Mount Penteli, named in antiquity for its cave with stalactites; the name is also given to its marble (Pentelic marble), which was used to build, among other things, the Parthenon. You can cross Attica quickly on the Attiki Odos (new national road), or by means of local roads, to reach the beaches at Loutsa, Nea Makri, and Porto Rafti.
In the opposite direction on the same highway, heading toward Corinth, you can visit the beaches of Porto Germenos, Loutraki, and Psatha.
The wider region of Attica offers many hidden treasures to the visitor, lesser-known but still very interesting images and contrasts. If you have an adventurous spirit you can enjoy the simple, daily adventures of Attica. You can’t put them in your suitcase to take home with you, but you can keep them in your mind forever as memories. Attica is perfect for visiting in day-trips out of the center of Athens.
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