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Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, located in the region of Attica. It is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with a recorded history spanning over 3,000 years, and...

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Sounio

sounio

Sounio is a coastal promontory located at the southern tip of the Attica peninsula, overlooking the Aegean Sea. It is one of the most famous historical and natural landmarks in Greece.The area is best...

Anavyssos

anavyssos

Located in the southeastern part of the Attica region, in Greece, Anavyssos is a charming coastal town that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and modern amenities. As part of the ...

Lagonisi

lagonisi

Lagonisi is a coastal settlement located in the southeastern part of the Attica region, along the Saronic Gulf. It is situated relatively close to Athens, making it a popular seaside destination withi...

Agioi Apostoloi

agioi apostoloi

Agioi Apostoloi is a common place name in Greece, used for villages, coastal areas, and neighborhoods across the country. The name is dedicated to the Holy Apostles of Christianity and is closely link...

Nea Makri

nea makri

Nea Makri is a coastal town located in the northeastern part of the Attica region, along the shores of the Petalioi Gulf. It lies near the base of Mount Penteli and is part of the wider Marathon area....

Parnitha

parnitha

Parnitha is a major mountain located in the northern part of the Attica region, near Athens. It is one of the most important natural areas close to the Greek capital and forms part of a protected nati...

Oropos

oropos

Oropos is a coastal municipality located in the northern part of the Attica region, facing the South Euboean Gulf. It lies close to the border between Attica and Central Greece, making it an important...

Marathonas

marathonas

Marathonas is a historic municipality located in the northeastern part of the Attica region in Greece. It is internationally known as the site of the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, one of the most sign...

Kalamos

kalamos

Kalamos is a coastal settlement located in the eastern part of the Attica region in Greece. It lies along the South Euboean Gulf and is part of a wider network of seaside communities that are relative...

Porto Rafti

porto rafti

Porto Rafti is a coastal town located in the eastern part of the Attica region, along the shores of the South Euboean Gulf. It is part of the municipality of Markopoulo Mesogeas and lies relatively cl...

Schinias

schinias

Schinias is a coastal area located in the northeastern part of the Attica region, near Marathon and along the South Euboean Gulf. It is best known for its long sandy beach and the surrounding natural ...

Vilia

vilia

Vilia is a mountainous town located in the western part of the Attica region, on the slopes of Mount Kithairon. It lies in a more rural and elevated area compared to the coastal and urban parts of Att...

Vravrona

vravrona

Vravrona is a coastal and archaeological area located in eastern Attica, near the town of Markopoulo and close to Athens International Airport. It is best known for its ancient sanctuary and its natur...

Lavrio

lavrio

Lavrio is a coastal town located in the southeastern part of the Attica region, near the southern tip of the Attica peninsula. It has a long history closely connected with mining, shipping, and mariti...

Elefsina

elefsina

Elefsina is a historic industrial city located in the western part of the Athens metropolitan area, within the region of West Attica. It is one of the most important urban centers in the Thriasian Pla...

Kineta

kineta

Kineta is a coastal settlement located in West Attica, along the shores of the Saronic Gulf. It lies between Athens and Corinth, making it an accessible seaside destination from the wider metropolitan...

Mati

mati

Mati is a coastal settlement located in the eastern part of the Attica region, along the Saronic Gulf, near Nea Makri. It is known for its seaside residential character and pine-covered surroundings.T...

Haidari

haidari

Το Χαϊδάρι είναι μια πόλη της Δυτικής Αττικής με μακραίωνη ιστορία. Αποτελεί δήμο, τον μεγαλύτερο σε έκταση των δυτικών προαστίων. Χαρακτηριστικά της περιοχής είναι το άλσος Χαϊδαρίου και το στρατόπεδ...

Spata

spata

Spata is a town located in the eastern part of the Attica region, near Athens International Airport. It is part of the Mesogeia area and has developed significantly in recent decades due to its strate...

Penteli

penteli

Penteli is a mountainous suburban area located in the northeastern part of the Attica region, near Athens. It is closely associated with Mount Penteli, a historically significant mountain known for it...

Skaramagas

skaramagas

Skaramagas is an industrial coastal area located in the western part of the Athens metropolitan region, along the Saronic Gulf. It lies near the port of Piraeus and the city of Elefsina, within a zone...

Drosia

drosia

Drosia is a suburban residential area located in the northern part of the Athens metropolitan region, within the Attica region of Greece. It is part of a wider network of northern suburbs that combine...

Ymittos

ymittos

Ymittos is a mountain range located in the eastern part of the Athens metropolitan area in Attica, Greece. It runs close to the urban fabric of Athens and forms one of the most important natural landm...

Pikermi

pikermi

Pikermi is a suburban residential area located in the eastern part of the Attica region, near the town of Rafina and close to Mount Penteli. It is part of the wider metropolitan area of Athens and has...

Cholargos

cholargos

Cholargos is a suburban area located in the northern part of the Athens metropolitan region, within the Attica region of Greece. It forms part of the wider urban network of the capital and is closely ...

Artemida

artemida

Artemida (formerly known as Loutsa) is a coastal town in East Attica, close to Athens International Airport. It is a popular destination for both permanent residents and visitors looking for easy acce...

Rafina

rafina

Rafina is a coastal town in East Attica and one of the most important ports in the region, offering ferry connections to the Cyclades and other Aegean islands. Located close to Athens, it serves as a ...

Agia Paraskevi

agia paraskevi

Agia Paraskevi is a common place name in Greece, used for municipalities, suburbs, and settlements across the country. The name is dedicated to Saint Paraskevi, a widely venerated Christian saint in t...

Anixi

anixi

Anixi is a residential suburb located in the northern part of the Attica region, northeast of Athens. Surrounded by greenery and situated near the foothills of Mount Parnitha and Mount Penteli, the ar...

Argyroupoli

argyroupoli

Argyroupoli is an urban area in the southern suburbs of Athens and is part of the municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli. It is located near Elliniko and Glyfada, forming a modern residential district w...

Amarousion (Marousi)

amarousion (marousi)

Amarousion, widely known as Marousi, is a major suburban municipality located in the northern part of the Athens metropolitan area. The city has evolved from a historic settlement into one of the most...

Acharnes

acharnes

Acharnes is a large municipality located in the region of Athens, in southern Greece. It lies on the northern edge of the Athens metropolitan area, combining dense urban development with nearby natura...

Keratea

keratea

Keratea, a charming town in eastern Attica, offers visitors an authentic blend of Greek tradition, natural beauty, and proximity to both mountains and sea. Nestled between rolling hills and the sparkl...

About Attica

The prefecture of Attica is located in central Greece and occupies the southeastern tip of Central Greece, from which it is separated by the mountains of Kithairona, Pastra and Parnitha. It borders the prefectures of Boeotia and Corinth and is washed by the Euboean, Saronic and, to a small extent, the Gulf of Corinth.

It is one of the most important regions of Greece. Here, the most important historical events of the Greek area have taken place, from ancient times to the present day, as Athens, the capital of the country, is located here. The city with the most brilliant history in the world, loved by the gods and worshipped by mortals, the place that gave birth to civilization and democracy.

Geographically, the region of Attica is bounded by the mountains of Parnitha, Hymettus and Penteli, which define the Attica basin. The area of ​​Attica is estimated at 2,026 sq. km. and contains the majority of the country's population.

However, the wider region of Attica, in addition to its glorious history, also boasts unparalleled natural beauty. Lush landscapes and magnificent beaches, which, combined with the great archaeological monuments of Athens, make the Attica prefecture a magical place.