Athens Riviera coves offer secluded spots to swim, sunbathe & savor the Saronic Gulf scenery

Posted on January 12, 2014 by admin
One of many coves along the scenic Apollo coast, southeast of Athens, where locals and visitors can enjoy sun, sea and serenity     Beach alternatives: You don’t have to travel to an island to enjoy beautiful beaches and coastal swimming spots in Greece — you can find them in spades on the mainland, including […]
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Sharply-dressed Dromeas stands tall in Athens

Posted on March 23, 2012 by admin
Dromeas (“Runner” in English) is a 12-meter-tall glass and iron sculpture created in 1994 by Athens artist Costas Varotsos   Sharp Dresser:  Athens may be one of the world’s safest cities, but you won’t want to run into a big Greek guy named Dromeas while you’re there — he would literally tear you to pieces. […]
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Acropolis Museum is a must-see Athens attraction

Posted on March 3, 2012 by admin
  This photograph by Nikos Daniilidis offers a superb daytime view of angled wall segments on the eastern facade of the Acropolis Museum …   … while this photo, also by Nikos Daniilidis, shows the building at dusk. More than 1.3 million people (including us!) visited the Acropolis Museum between June 2010 and May 2011 […]
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