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)

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

Jul 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

Jun 30, 2025

Statues of Ζappeion Garden

Beauty made of marble

The Statues of Ζappeion Garden depict national heroes, benefactors of Greece and also mythological characters. But I love two of the statues the most...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

Anafiotika

The island inside Athens!

"Anafiotika" is so close to Athens' most famous sight, the Acropolis, but it is still a secret. I love losing myself in its narrow streets...

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Relaxing

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

Ormos Afroditis

My dearest fish restaurant

"Ormos Afroditis" in Piraeus, Athens, is great if you like shrimp & seafood. I really love the '80s decoration, the raki is good and the beer is cold!

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Restaurants

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

Varvakeios Market

The main market of the city

"Varvakeios Market" is the most important market in Athens. It's full of colours, tastes and smells where you can also find something ethnic restaurants...

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Shopping

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

Lazy D & Angela Rapti showroom

For inspired girls

At "Lazy D & Angela Rapti showroom" in Koukaki, Athens, you can find vintage inspired handmade clothing and custom make your own dress...

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Shopping

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025

33 Praxitelous Hall

Such a beautiful hall

"33 Praxitelous Hall" is an architectural gem that's beome one of Athens' hippest places - especially the cocktail bar Anana on the ground floor!

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Art & culture
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Bars

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Marilena

Salamanou

Jun 30, 2025
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