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Tip of the day 23/02/2026 – Clean Monday: What to do today in Athens
Tip of the day 23/02/2026 – Clean Monday: What to do today in Athens 1024 537 Cloudkeys

Clean Monday or Koulouma, is the first day of Lent. It is considered to be the epilogue of the celebrations of Carnival. In some parts of Greece, during this day, locals…

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Tip of the day 5/3/2022 – Extension of the metro hours
Tip of the day 5/3/2022 – Extension of the metro hours 283 178 Cloudkeys

From Friday 4 March 2022 and for every Friday and Saturday evening, the metro lines 2 (the blue one) and 3 (the red one) will be extended until 01:30. So,…

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Tip of the day 01/03 – Happy March!
Tip of the day 01/03 – Happy March! 900 512 Cloudkeys

The March or “Martis” is an old custom in Balkans, and it is believed to have its origins in Ancient Greece and specifically in the Eleusinian Mysteries. According to the…

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Tip of the day 27/2/2022 – Athens Sculptures
Tip of the day 27/2/2022 – Athens Sculptures 800 519 Cloudkeys

The Greek poet Kostis Palamas died like today on 1943. If you walk around Akadimias street in the heart of Athens, exactly outside from Cultural center of Municipality of Athens,…

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Tip of the day 12/2/2026 – Tsiknopempti: a popular Greek custom!
Tip of the day 12/2/2026 – Tsiknopempti: a popular Greek custom! 1024 685 Cloudkeys

Tsiknopempti, or “Smoky Thursday,” is celebrated on the second Thursday of the Greek Carnival season (Kreatini). On this day, the irresistible aroma of grilled meat fills the air as families…

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Tip of the day – Discover the Vibrant Neighborhood of Kypseli
Tip of the day – Discover the Vibrant Neighborhood of Kypseli 1024 681 Cloudkeys

Kypseli is one of Athens’ most eclectic and artistic neighborhoods, blending old-world charm with a modern creative spirit. Once an aristocratic district, today it thrives as a multicultural hub filled…

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Tip of the day – Travel with confidence!
Tip of the day – Travel with confidence! 940 683 Cloudkeys

Are you a #solowomantraveler, just arrived in Athens in a late afternoon and you want to go out to experience the city’s famous nightlife, but you still feel insecure about…

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Tip of the day – Explore Athens Railway Museum!
Tip of the day – Explore Athens Railway Museum! 1024 647 Cloudkeys

On 1869, February 17th,  the first test run of the urban railway steam-powered for the route Athens – Piraeus is carried out. An 153-year anniversary of the Greek railway is…

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Tip of the day 20/11/2024 – Jazzy Wednesdays @ Hotel Grand-Bretagne (Updated 2024!)
Tip of the day 20/11/2024 – Jazzy Wednesdays @ Hotel Grand-Bretagne (Updated 2024!) 570 426 Cloudkeys

It is very common in many European cities, famous and luxury 5-star hotels to organize events, not only for their guests, but for visitors too. Like this, the Hotel Grande-Bretagne,…

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Tip of the day – Discover Mets, the bohemian neighrborhood of Athens
Tip of the day – Discover Mets, the bohemian neighrborhood of Athens 960 600 Cloudkeys

Mets, one of the oldest and most bohemian neighborhoods of Athens, remains a hidden gem that has preserved its authenticity—far from the bustling streets of the city center. It’s home…

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