Others Neighborhoods
THISSIO
Thissio is located along the slopes of the Acropolis, not far from Monastiraki. The area does not lack of charm with some nice neo-classical mansions. There are many bars and restaurants, most overrated. Not far do not miss the Gypsy Market on Sunday morning, to find the market just follow the flow of people out of the metro station Thissio.
VARI. Vari is a suburb of Athens, situated in the south after Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni and before Agia Marina. Vari is famous for its taverns called Vlahika, they offer excellent grilled meats and fish around the small port of Vari.
NEA SMYRNI Nea Smyrna means new Smyrni, better known as Izmir, one of the largest turkishs cities. Nea Smyrni is a modern district located in the south of Athens, reachable by tram from the place of Syngtagma, the main square of Athens. You can also take the metro from Syntagma Square and stop in Neos Kosmos, then take the tram just outside the metro station for two stops. It is a lively district with many restaurants and cafes, there is a beautiful stroll in the park, you can also visit the church of Agia Fotini.
ZOGRAPHOU. Zographou is a residential and university neigbourd located on the slopes of Mount Imitos, many university buildings are located here and there are several nice bars and tavernas around the university. Don't miss to see the monastery and the gardens of Kaseriani. A nice getaway in Athens high on the slopes of Mount Imitos.
NEO FALIRO. This area is situated next to Piraeus, more precisely along the coast. You will find in the neighborhood: The Stadium of Peace and Friendship Stadium and the stadium of Olympiakos. There is a nice walk to do, by following the coast that alternate yacht harbor and beaches.
PANGRATI. A pleasant residential area located south-east of Lycabettus, rarely frequented by tourists, it includes only a few hotels and a number of good tavernas.
GLYFADA.
Glyfada is a chic suburb of Athens (it is called Athens Riviera), the district is located at a distance of only 20 min drive from the center of Athens. Throughout the marina you will find many bars and clubs all very fancy.
KIFISSIA.
The northern part of Athens, rarely visited by tourists. Kifissia is one of the most expensive districts of Athens, located in the northern suburbs, it is a little corner that we could compeer with Neuilly. It is accessible with the green line of the metro.
There, you can find well-dressed people, not too ugly houses, coffees and restaurants overpriced. Everyone here is rich and beautiful and loves to show it.
Kifissia is also the district of art galleries, art as fines arts, not trash art, a classic art that does not detonates in the bourgeois homes of Athens.