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Great Neighborhoods to Visit in Athens?

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paharo45

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I know that Athens is a big city, and I tend to do the same things all the time. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love what I end up doing in the city. Here is where I visit:

  • Plaka - it's touristy, but I love it
  • Monastiraki - I really love the flea market!
  • Syntagma - I like to hang around at the square and poke around
  • Kifisia - I love shopping!
I know there is a ton to do. I want to branch out!
 
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Have you been to Mount Lycabettus?
To the Exarchia district?
To the Koukaki district (just south of the Acropolis Museum)
To the Pangrati district?
To the Keramikos district ?

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At the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center?
At Kaisariani Monastery?
At the marina in the port of Piraeus?
In Glyfada?
 
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For a more off-the-beaten track experience I would suggest Nea Ionia
 
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paharo45 said:
I know that Athens is a big city, and I tend to do the same things all the time. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love what I end up doing in the city. Here is where I visit:

  • Plaka - it's touristy, but I love it
  • Monastiraki - I really love the flea market!
  • Syntagma - I like to hang around at the square and poke around
  • Kifisia - I love shopping!
I know there is a ton to do. I want to branch out!
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As mentioned Glyfada....a happening place inwards... very cool and chic!.. extremely nice bars and restaurants, and of course the beach....all along that area Voulagnemis........ Varkiza..just before is Astir Beach. ⛱️......
 
I really love Glyfada, I agree with Hash. Also Mt. Lycabettus is a really cool spot, especially around sunset. You're off to a great start!
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
I really love Glyfada, I agree with Hash. Also Mt. Lycabettus is a really cool spot, especially around sunset. You're off to a great start!
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Just imagine Glyfada for minute 52 years ago!?......I flew in for a fast few days to deliver some Vinyl LPs to our subsidiary companies Club 18-30 in Voula..... Glyfada had 1 hotel 2 peripteros ....3 Tavernas and the old Airport just behind.....I could see my aeroplane ✈️ landing before I took off back to good ol'London town and onwards to Mallorca.... Greece blew my mind and what a different culture it was from Spain!!...got caught up with the Junta and the tanks and spent 2 days on the floor at the Airport!!.... what a blast that was!???... Kalley Mera from Thailand!!❤️
 
@Jolui Great suggestions! The only thing I could add is Microlimano where one can eat fresh fish right on the water. It's close to the Piraeus port.

@paharo45 If you want to know where to go in Exarcheia, check out my post here: A Guide to Exarcheia
 
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