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 (42)

Koukaki

My dearest neighborhood

"Koukaki", the neighborhood in the center of Athens, is my favorite neighborhood anywhere in the world! Just come explore -- you won't regret it...

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 2, 2025

Feyrouz

Lechmatzoun at its best!

"Feyrouz" Athens is one of the nicest restaurants to get the best street food, particularly the lechmatzouns, served in a gastronomic fashion...

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Snacks

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 2, 2025

Feyrouz Confectionery

Delicious oriental sweets

"Feyrouz Confectionery" in Athens makes oriental sweets, incl. künefe and vegan baklava! You must try their creations, and the shop itself is beautiful...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 2, 2025

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

Jun 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

May 27, 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

May 27, 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

May 27, 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

May 27, 2025
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