Relaxing

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Kerameikos is not only a station on the blue line of the Metro. Kerameikos is the most important ancient cemetery of Athens that used to be the borderline of the ancient city. When you enter the site, time starts to move at a different pace.

You forget the noise of Pireos street where all these cars are passing by and you just relax looking at the turtles that take rest under olive trees. You can loose yourself among margareta flowers and ancient statues.

There is also a museum with interesting exhibitions – you can enter both Kerameikos and its museum for free. It is located really central at Ermous street close to Thiseio Station.

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Kerameikos | Art & culture, Relaxing
Ermou 150 | Monastiraki
10:00 – 15:00 daily

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Everyone has walked on Ermou street as it is the most commercial street of the city.

But how many travellers have discovered Karageorgi Servias and Kolokotroni? Two really interesting parallel streets of Ermou. Bars, restaurants, pastry shops and bakeries are hidden there.

At the beginning of Karageorgi Servias there is Matsoukas store. Candies (I love the one with ouzo),”pastelia” and “chalvadopites” and alcoholic drinks like koniak or colourful liquors can be found there.

Walk straight ahead and you will find the chocolate paradise!

Keep walking and after a few minutes you can find all these small stores that sell buttons, fermouars and other knitting accessories.

Turn right at Aiolou and after a while you will find Kolokotroni -one of my dearest streets all over the city. I love its vibe! If you feel hungry on your left hand there is “Krinos “-a traditional restaurant where an old man cooks for you. I always feel like I’m at home there! Try the stuffed tomatoes with rice!

This walk can end if you turn left at Karitsi street. New places for night life – bars, theaters and galleries are located at Karitsi square .

Lose yourself in this neighborhood – it’s worth it!

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Kolokotroni & Kar.Servias | Art & culture, Bars, Relaxing, Shopping, Snacks
Kolokotroni & Karageorgi Servias | Syntagma
24 hours daily

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Whether it’s warm or cold in Athens, the seaside is always a choice for the residents of this versatile city.

This spot is located away from the centre, right on the shoreline, at the far end of the peninsula of Vouliagmeni, inside the marina by the same name. Anywhere you look… it’s blue you see!

Day & night, year round… this place soothes your mind at the view of the endless blue. Just visit to take in the experience or even stay either for a beverage, a quick snack or even a full meal which could be rather pricy but totally worth it!

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Moorings | Bars, Music, Relaxing, Snacks, Restaurants (Intern.)
Marina Vouliagmeni | South suburbs | +302109670659
10:00 – often till after midnight

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A highly recommended destination for affordable beauty and relaxation treatments, influenced by the world around.

Indian, Thai, Japanese, as well as Balinese techniques are incorporated in both health-enhancing and wellness programmes in an environment of deep relaxation and tranquility.

Whether we call it spoiling ourselves, self-indulging, pampering… it’s all in there and we sure deserve it every so often

Plunge in the pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, or sauna and surrender to enticing treatments that will take the tension away and soothe those achy muscles.

Let them wrap you, smear you, tone & rub you till you melt! It’s a totally beneficial thing that will noticeably revitalize you.

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Cocoon Urban Spa | Relaxing | Back Massage € 50.00
Souliou 9 | North suburbs | +302106561975
Mon 13:00 – 22:00, Tue – Thu 10:00 – 22:00, Fri 10:00 – 21:00, Sat 10:00 – 18:00

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Located right in the middle of the National Gardens of Athens, Zappeion has proudly been standing tall for 121 years!

At the 1906 Summer Olympics, it was used as the Olympic Village. Its architecture follows the neoclassical style; while its propylaea are built in Corinthian style, as evident by the marble atrium of the picture.

Zappeion used to be called the “small parliament” due to the fact that the surroundings of its premises were the meeting point of many elderly intellectual Athenians discussing the crucial political subjects of the time.

Nowadays, Zappeion hosts numerous cultural activities & exhibitions and if you’re lucky you can come across an interesting one, such as a book fair, a wine tasting event or the famous tourism exhibition. Even a cocktail party in the atrium!

A charming spot for a leisure walk amidst green gardens and spectacular natural surroundings. A stunning mansion to explore, with over 25 distinct rooms and the beautifully made caryatid-like columns!

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Zappeion | Art & culture, Coffee & tea, Relaxing | Free
Zappeion exhibition hall | Syntagma | +302103223509
Daily