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Shopping in Attica is extremely exciting; however, due to the peculiarity of the shopping hours in Greece, you may be faced with certain difficulties. On the first hand, throughout the country it is customary to take a long lunch break called a siesta; as a rule, all stores are closed from 2 pm to 5 pm. On the second hand, in small towns and in the places, which are far from the tourist centers, shops do not work at all on Sundays, furthermore, during some days of the week, they work only in the morning. We recommend either to learn in advance the working hours of the shops you plan to visit or to make your shopping tours in the course of the morning. The things that are worth buying. As souvenirs and memorable gifts for friends and relatives, you might want to buy the local food products and drinks. First of all, these are olives and olive oil, for cheese connoisseurs a local Feta cheese will be a good gift. There is no point to bring wines from Greece since their flavor profile is inferior to Italian or French wines; however, strong alcoholic drinks are very good and have a local twist. For example, you can buy the local vodka, called Ouzo, or Metaxa, which is also popular abroad. It is more profitable to buy souvenirs on the outskirts of Athens, so you can save a considerable amount of money. Attica, and especially Athens, are famous for their "flea markets", be sure to visit them, look around, and compare the prices. Here you can find unique and truly … Read further

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Attica Region for children - what to visit

Your little nature-lovers might want to see ARCHELON – the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece (the address is Solomou 57, behind tram stop "Paleo Demarhio"). It is rather far from the city center, but your child will remember this trip because here he or she will be able to become friends with turtles and even to feed them. If your kid is older than 5 years old, it is necessary to visit together the … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Shoppers will surely enjoy McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Athens, which is the largest outlet in Greece. It is located on the very outskirts of the city and it takes a long time to get there since you have to go by bus; however, if you visit Greece for the purpose of shopping, you need to visit this mall. So, first, you go to Spata, a town 20 kilometers east of Athens, and then find there the following address – … Open

Best beaches

Charming Voula sand beaches are very popular among young tourists. It’s an excellent place for families with children; it has great sports equipment and fairly low entrance fee. Apollonies Aktes beach is the most popular in Voula. It offers a huge selection of entertainment options for its guests; evening shows and concerts may be an excellent round-up for holidays. Alimos public beach is situated in the … Open

Advices for travellers

12. The pace of life is specific here. For example, in the daytime, the population at large breaks off work for siesta, neither the state institutions nor shops work at this time as well. As a rule, this does not happen in the large cities, such as Athens, but still, if you want to do some shopping, in order not to waste time, visit the stores in the morning. In the summer season, most shops are open until late … Open

Travel guide to Attica Region

Fans of sports entertainment are usually in love with Glyfada that has become internationally famous because of its excellent golf courses. This resort is the location of numerous nightclubs and bars, so it is famous for its nightlife. Lagonisi is a small resort that is very popular with family tourists. There are always many travelers with children there. Comfortable and calm sandy beaches are perfect for small … Open

Traditions and mentality of Attica Region

A very interesting ceremony is held during the celebration of the Feast Day of Saints Constantine and Helen (May 21). It is called “Anastenaria”, which means dancing barefoot over the glowing-red coals. The Greeks celebrate Easter on a large scale. The traditional dishes are prepared, festive processions and open-air celebrations take place everywhere. If you visit Attica during this period, you will … Open

Greece - moving around the country

The busiest and most basic routes are air-conditioned. However, in remote regions, the bus service operates old vehicles. Buses from villages outside the resort areas run daily. The most remote settlements are serviced only 1-2 times a week. The cost of a bus ticket is about 4 euros per 100 kilometers. It is worth noting that most of the Greek cities are quite small, and they can be easily walked. Therefore, it makes sense to spend money on buses only for traveling between cities or for moving within such large cities as Athens, Patra, Thessaloniki or Kalamata. The railway is an alternative to buses. However, it is worth noting that the railroad doesn’t go through all regions of mainland Greece. Before Olympic Games, the country has repaired the roads and slightly expanded the route. Trains in Greece are represented by two classes. The difference between the first and second class that connect towns, is quite insufficient. Travelers don’t have to wait for the special comfort. … Open

Nature and parks of Greece

Vikos-Aoos National Park is also located in the Pindus Mountains, but it has a different terrain. The park includes Vikos Canyon, Aoos Gorge, and Mount Timfi. The place is unique in its beauty and features of the landscape. The gorge is even included in the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest in the world. The glacial Dragon Lake is on the slopes of Mount Timfi. According to local legends, in prehistoric times, these lands were inhabited by dragons, who fought. They threw rocks and stones at each other. This is how the unique relief of the park was created. Besides a huge number of amazing animals and plants, you can meet unusual settlements in the mountainous region of Zagori. … Open

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