Athens Historical Walking Routes: Lengths, Stops, Stations

Stone path on a hill in Athens with olive trees, ancient stone blocks and a tower in the distance under a clear sky

The Athens historical walking routes range from a 15 to 20 minute stroll under the Acropolis to a self-guided loop of 4 to 6 hours. Five metro stations on Lines 1, 2 and 3 start and end every leg. The National Garden shuts at sunset, and the Acropolis gate closes at 20:00 on summer evenings … Read more

Athens Instagram Spots: Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki, Coast

Visitors on the rocky cape in front of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion as the sun sets over the sea

Eight stops fit into a 2.5-hour guided walk from Syntagma to Filopappou, so Athens Instagram spots suit a single free afternoon. A private session in the Anafiotika lanes takes 15 to 45 minutes. A temple against the sea at Cape Sounion, white stairs in Anafiotika and a marble stadium in the centre give the Athens … Read more

Milos Churches

Milos churches

Milos churches number over 140, from the metropolitan Panagia Korfiatissa in Plaka to the ancient Panagia tou Kipou and the monastery of Agios Ioannis in Triades. Plan church visits and tours through My Greece Tours. The churches are a quieter side of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover how many churches there are, … Read more

Milos Shopping

Milos shopping

Milos shopping centres on Adamas and Plaka, with handmade jewellery, pottery, glass art, clothing and local food. Plan a shopping stroll and tours through My Greece Tours. Shopping is a pleasant side of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what to buy, the best shops, the souvenirs, the local products and whether Milos … Read more

Milos Windmills

Milos windmills

Milos windmills are among the island’s most photographed landmarks, crowning the ridges above Plaka and Trypiti. Plan village and sunset tours through My Greece Tours. The windmills are a signature image in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what they are, their history, where to see them, the sunset views and why they … Read more

Milos Museums

Milos museums

Milos museums include the Mining Museum and the Mineralogical collection in Adamas, the Folklore Museum in Plaka and the Ecclesiastical Museum, plus archaeological and war exhibits. Plan museum visits and tours through My Greece Tours. The museums tell the deeper story in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what museums the island has, … Read more