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Attractions Nearby Athens (Athens, Greece)



Athens, Greece is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb places well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for historical Athens landmarks and buildings, or beautifully landscaped gardens, you can be sure that you won't have far to travel. Here are some of our top attraction recommendations near to Athens.




Attractions Nearby Athens: Agora - Agora, Athens, Greece
Famous for its markets, Agora was once the centre for business and political life in Athens, many years ago. Highlights include the Agora Museum, with a model of ancient Agora and many well-preserved artefacts, the foundations of the Stoa of Zeus Eleutherios, where Socrates once addressed crowds of people, and the 5th-century Temple of Hephaestus which dates from 449BC and is one of the best-preserved temples in Greece.

Attractions Nearby Athens: Amphiaraion Archaeological Site - Kalamos, Agii Apostoli, Athens 190 14, Greece
Tel: +30 295 62144
This is one of the most romantic spots in Greece and highlights include 6th-century architecture, an ancient theatre, wonderful views and nearby mountains covered in pine trees. Amphiaraion Archaeological Site in Kalamos is an hour's drive from the centre of Athens and is also close to Marathon and Agii Apostoli's pleasant pebble beach.
Attraction open: Tuesday - 08:30 to 15:00

Attractions Nearby Athens: Panagia Hrysospiliotissa (Chapel of our Lady of the Cavern) - Plako, Athens, Greece
Close to the Theatre of Dionysos is Panagia Hrysospiliotissa, a small an interesting temple hidden in the side of a cliff face. There is a rocky path leading to this 'Chapel of our Lady of the Cavern' and ancient pictures on the walls.

Attractions Nearby Athens: Olympic Short Cruises - 25 Nikis Street, Athens 105 57, Greece
Tel: +30 210 429 1501
Cruises from Athens are available and take in the sites of nearby islands and attractions. The Olympic Short Cruises depart from the Marina Flisvos in the area of Faliro, Athens and last a day. Visiting the islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra, the price includes lunch, which is served on the boat.
Times: 08:30 to 19:30

Attractions Nearby Athens: Schinias Beach - Schinias, Marathon, Athens 190 07, Greece
Tel: +30 210 821 0872
The Attica Peninsula is less than one hour from the city centre of Athens and provides visitors with many attractions, including the renown Schinias Beach - a stunning Greek beach offering some wonderful bathing, a coastal pine forest and exceptional views. There are also many excellent tavernas, serving traditional Greek cuisine for tourists. Schinias Beach can be easily reached by bus, which departs from Mavromateon Street.
Attraction open: daily

Attractions Nearby Athens: Anafiotika - Anafiotika, Athens, Greece
The Anafiotika district of Athens is without doubt one of the most beautiful parts of the city. With many small, white houses and a maze of winding pathways and streets, highlights include numerous renovated neo-classical houses and buildings, the church of Agios Georgios (St George of the Rock), which was built in the 17th century, and a museum, housed in the old university of Athens.

Attractions Nearby Athens: Koutouki Cave - Peania, Athens 190 02, Greece
Tel: +30 210 664 2108
Close to the town of Peania, 4 km / 2.5 miles outside of Athens, Koutouki Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in Europe, with some enormous stalactites hanging from the ceiling. These wonderful caves were discovered purely by accident several years ago, when a shepherd's goat fell through a hole in the cave's roof. Guides tours leave every 30 minutes.
Attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 16:30

 
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