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Aegina Nightlife
Aegina is a popular destination for athenians, looking to spend their weekend in a nearby island. Being only 35 minutes away from Peiraus, it attracts a large number of athenians every weekend.
Aegina is mostly considered a family place. There are not that many bars and night clubs, and if you are a party animal you will be better off going to paros, mykonos and other such islands. There however are many taverns and bar/restaurants all over the island, that will accomodate anyone else.
Travel to Aegina
Aegina is a small island a few miles south of Peiraus. The easiest way to get to aegina is by boat from the port of peiraus.
There are daily depertures of Flying Dolphins (hydrofoil ferries) for Aegina. With these very fast ferries, the trip to aegina lasts about 35 minutes. You cannot take your car or motorbike with you though. Use regular ferries if you want to take your car with you. Regular ferries cost less, but the trip lasts about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The Road Goes On Forever
Its so cold in the shadow of distant lights
And the chilling wind slows our pace and tests our will
Still a voice whispers it will be over soon
And there we find the courage to climb the hill
Sometimes I lose sight of where I'm going
Fanned by a flame I can't remember
But distant lights still burn bright
And the road goes on forever
Year after year with renewed ambition
We scale the walls to find there's nothing there
Still idle hands clutch the empty page
With the passion of a desperate prayer
Sometimes I lose sight of where I'm going
Fanned by a flame I can't remember
The Acropolis Museum
Up until the summer of 2009 visiting the museu of Acropolis was a bit of a dissapointement compared to the level of exchibits within it. The need for an improved house for sections of the Parthenon and other astounding collections was an idea that initially began during the 70s.
The new Acropolis Museum has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters, ten times
more than that of the old museum on the Hill of the Acropolis. The new Museum offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of the 21st century.
Grand Bretagne Hotel Athens
The legendary Grande Bretagne, one of Athens's most distinguished 19th-century buildings, is back after a $70-million, 2-year renovation.
The changes preserved the exquisite Beaux Arts lobby, made dingy rooms grand once more, and added indoor and outdoor swimming pools. From Winston Churchill to Sting, the guests who stay here expect the highest level of attention. The Grande Bretagne prides itself on its service; you are unlikely to be disappointed. Ask for a room with a balcony overlooking Syntagma Square, the Parliament building, and the Acropolis.
General store opening hours
Greece is a country where shoppers may have a wonderful time. A lot of shopping centers as well as nice classy or small family shops offer the opportunity to buy everything in reasonable prices.
Shops here have a rather different schedule from other countries mainly due to heat. Large malls and department store work through the day from approximately 10:00 am to 9:00 pm weekdays and 10:00 am till 5 on Saturdays. Shops are closed on Sundays.
Most shops are generally open:
Night out in Kolonaki
When in Athens the perfect night out is to try bar hopping. This means starting from a small cozy bar and progressing as the night goes on to a larger bar where you can dance.
The following list depicts an option for a lovely night on the town:
The Athens International Airport
The Athens International Airport, which is also known as "Elefthérios Venizélos" (famous Greek politician) began operation on 29 March 2001. It is the airport that serves the city of Athens and the region of Attica. The airport is the major hub and base for Olympic Air, as well as Aegean Airlines. The airport serves more than 16 million travellers annually.
The National Gallery-Alexandros Soutzos Museum
The National Gallery was built in 1900 and is the most important institution about the history of Greek and Western european art in our country. In 1954, under the management of Marinos Kaligas, the gallery merged with Alexander Soutsou's legacy and has since been known as, "The National Gallery-Alexandros Soutzos Museum". Since the building's completion the institute is situated on the corner of Vasileos Alexandrou and Mihalakopoulou in the heart of Athens.
Plaka
The name Plaka stems from Arvanitika "Pliak Athena", meaning "Old Athens". Plaka has many archaeological sites of great importance. The first that will draw a visitor's attention is the famous Temple of the Winds is part of the ancient Roman Agora. It initially was a meteorological station from the first century built by the Syrian Astronomer Andronikos Kyrrhestes. The freize which represents the winds and their personalities is the most interesting part of the building and visitors must undoubtedly have a closer look.
Μy Plaka
Plaka is one of the most and beautiful and picturesque areas of Athens. It is a part of the ancient town bellow the Acropolis.
It mainly comprises of narrow streets and old houses. People that visited it in the past may say that it was packed with cheap tavernas and loud night clubs full of drunk tourists, but in recent years it has had a face lift. The restaurants and tavernas are a lot nicer and the clubs are replaced by trendy and cute bars that attract tourists and locals alike.
In the day there are many shops, street artists, flower sellers and cafes for fun walks.
Shopping around Thessaloniki
For those who visit Thessaloniki for the first time, the experience is
a lot of fun. The city is relatively small and people are always
willing to help, so finding the right shops and souvenirs is never a
nightmare.
The products I would suggest a visitor of this city should look for are the following:
Athens Museums
The following list consists of Athens Museums and Archaeological Sites that any visitor of Athens must visit.
The Acropolis:
* opening hours: Summer 8:00 - 19:30
* opening hours: Winter 8:30 - 15:00
* admission 12 euros
The Acropolis Museum:
* Closed on Mondays
* opening hours: 8:00 - 20:00
* admission 1 euro
The Ancient Agora:
* opening hours: Summer 08:30 - 19:30 (Mondays 11:00 - 19:30)
* opening hours Winter: 8:00 - 15:00
* admission 4 euros
Benaki Museum:
* closed on Tuesdays
Shopping trip in Athens
When traveling anywhere in Greece, it is normal to want to spend a few hours shopping in the capital city of Athens.
Here is a list of options based on what you are looking for:
If you want souvenirs for loved ones the areas you need to be in are:
- Plaka
- Monasteraki
- Psyri
The traditional souvenirs to look for are:
Villa Martha
Recently renovated, small family run Hotel on the outskirts of Spetses town on the road to Aghia Marina, 250 meters from the Paradise beach, 300 meters from the famous night life of the Old harbor and about 1200 meters from Dapia the main port of arrival.
Vedema Resort Santorini
The world famous island of Santorini is the most southern island of the Cycladic group in the Aegean Sea and is located 63 nautical miles north of Crete.
Its surface area is 73 sq. km. and its population, distributed among thirteen villages, just exceeds thirteen thousand six hundred people, according to the
census of 2001.
Latitude: 35.25N - Longitude: 25.20E
Greek is the official language in Santorini. English is spoken almost everywhere throughout the island. French, German and Spanish is limited to the major tourist centers.
Top bars in Thessaloniki
The following article is a list of good bars for a fun night out in Thessaloniki:
- Elvis
A place full of nostalgia of the lounge aesthetics of 1960’s. Strange decoration, pop artists figures. Electro, new jazz, funky and drum ‘n’ bass music from various DJs.Address: Leoforos Nikis 21 (Nikis Avenue)Phone: +30 2310 227905
Top museums in Attika
The following list consists of Archaelogical sites and museums that any visitor of Athens must visit.
Museums and Archaeological SitesThe Acropolis:
- opening hours: Summer 8:00 - 19:30
- opening hours: Winter 8:30 - 15:00
- admission 12 euros
Greek bus lines
There are bus lines in Attica that can lead you in every part of
Greece. The KTEL of Attica is in operation since 1955. Today, it
includes all the bus lines of the prefecture of Attica along with the
line leading to Thessaloniki. There are also KTEL bus stations in
Volos, Larissa, Argolida and other locations which can lead you
everywhere.
Museums in Greece
The following table consist of the most popular museums in Greece. Each one of the following, offers a wide range of beautiful artifacts or historical monuments.
