Marilena Salamanou

Athens

Spotter since 2009

About me

I was born and raised in the area of Piraeus, the port next to Athens. It’s one of the main reasons I am in love with the sea and industrial places.

Since I finished my studies of “Business Administration” (still do not know why I studied something that I dislike!) , I started working at my family run travel agency. Unfortunately , because of Covid we have to close that agency . But the last year my husband and cospotter Dimitris we run a channel at YouTube called “Easy Greek” where we help people learning Greek from our videos .

I love music and I like  any kind of eclectic music, and last years I listen a lot to “rebetika”, the Greek blues . I also love  swimming in the sea or at the swimming people , and of course  I love travelling. I love Anthony Bourdain, a band called Mum and a radio station based in Seattle called KEXP. One day I will travel to Algeria to discover my deep family roots. The last 3.5 years I am a mother of a super beautiful and charismatic boy.  :)

Why Athens?!

  • For its 24hr life
  • For its nightlife. A European capital where everyone can stay awake until dawn dancing at its small bars
  • For its sea and the magnificent coastline. For the walks next to the waves
  • For its neighborhoods that still remain beautiful, cozy with orange trees and small houses with gardens
  • For its port and the industrial zone
  • For all these parties, exhibitions and street life that happen every single day
  • For its hills - Lycabettus and Filopappou and the Sunday wanderings around there


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My spots (43)

Materia Prima

Cava & wine bar

Materia Prima, located in Koukaki, offers Greek and international wines, tapas, and a cozy atmosphere, just a short walk from Syggrou Fix Metro.

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Bars
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Snacks

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Marilena

Salamanou

Dec 1, 2025

Freatida

Ancient walls next to the sea

"Freatida" in Piraeus, the port of Athens, is an often-overlooked but beautiful and strange part of the city. Just look at those walls!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025

Little Pot Ceramics

Beautiful handmade ceramics!

"Little Pot Ceramics" in Athens is one of my favorite ceramic shops in the city - come meet Tonia and her creative obsession with this ancient modern art!

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025

Drapetsona

The industrial silence

"Drapetsona" is an area in Piraeus (Athens) that I love for its industrial style architecture. Drapetsona is also famous for its street art.

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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025

Peiraiki

Piraeus' coastline

Peiraiki in Athens is a place that any explorer would want to spot - the coast of Piraeus that starts from the Chatzikyriakeio area and ends at Pasalimani.

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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025

Polyvios

My childhood's taste

"Polyvios" in Piraeus, the port of Athens, is a super-authentic place where I've been coming for souvlaki portions with my parents for almost 35 years...

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Restaurants

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025

Lipasmata of Drapetsona

Ex-factory, now a park!

"Lipasmata of Drapetsona" in Piraeus, Athens is an ex-factory that's been turned into an urban park and recreational space! I like the concerts and sunsets

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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025

Petit Gallery of Handmade

Handmade jewelleries

"Fluk" in Exarcheia, Athens is a petit gallery of handmade jewelry made by my good friend Smaro! She's a punk girl & you can tell from her taste in style.

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Shopping

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025
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