Tripia Spilia Cave, hidden on the southern slopes of Mount Hymettus above Terpsithea, is one of the best hiking destinations in Athens. Its sheer size and dramatic entrance make it well worth the effort, while its lovely mountainous surroundings guarantee a pleasant hiking experience What’s more, the beginning of the trail in Therpsithea is (somewhat) […]
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The forest around Kaisariani Monastery on the western slopes of Mount Hymettus is one of the best places for an easy nature escape from Athens. Lying only about 30 minutes bus ride from Syntagma Square, it is close enough to the city center but once you walk on its pretty forest trails you’ll feel miles
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From a distance, the bare southern slopes of Mount Hymettus may not look like the most interesting place for hiking. But up close, southern Hymettus has plenty to offer its visitors, from panoramic city views to impressive caves and gulches and ancient trails. Due to the lack of forests, the southern parts of Mount Hymettus
Whenever I feel like hiking but don’t want to travel too far away I head to Mt. Hymettus. Living in the Kaisariani neighborhood of Athens at the foothills of western Hymettus, this means a 5-minute drive or 30-minute walk to get to the entrance of the forest park. The area around Kaisariani monastery is definitely the
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