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)

Kimolia

Art cafe in Plaka

"Kimolia" in Athens is a family-owned, all-day cafe hidden in the central narrow streets of Plaka. I love their orange-flavored chocolate...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Marilena

Salamanou

Mar 7, 2025

Amandine's Bagels

My daily habit

Amandine's Bagels on Nikis streets in Athens is where I get my breakfast from. My favorite bagel from there has avocado, salmon and a special sauce!

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Snacks

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Marilena

Salamanou

Mar 7, 2025

Inky

For serious T-shirt lovers!

"Inky" is a favourite spot of the coolest crowd in Athens. This local, cheap and tasteful T-shirt shop is perfect for gifts to bring back home!

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Shopping

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Marilena

Salamanou

Mar 7, 2025

Maraboo

What an ice cream shop!

Maraboo in Athens is an ice cream shop where everything is handmade w/ pure ingredients. ALWAYS say yes to having a biscuit with your scoops!

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Snacks

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Marilena

Salamanou

Mar 7, 2025

Hammam Bathing House Athens

Absolute relaxation

Visiting the "Hammam Baths" in Athens is a very pertinent experience, as the city is a mixture of Eastern and Western cultures. Relax with a massage...

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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Mar 7, 2025

Nolan

A gastronomic gem

"Nolan" is one of the finest restaurants in Athens. It provides a Greek-Japanese gastro experience you shouldn't miss.

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Restaurants

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Marilena

Salamanou

Mar 7, 2025

Lacandona

A delicious alternative spot

"Lacandona" Athens is fair trade cafe/grocery store. It's one of my favorite places for a coffee - don't miss their exciting mojito parties!

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Shopping

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Marilena

Salamanou

Mar 1, 2025

Coast to Coast

Walk next to the sea

Athens has the big advantage that it's built by the sea. If you feel like you want to relax, walking along the kilometers of unbroken coastline is one...

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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Feb 28, 2025
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