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Wander through Veikou Grove, a big hillside park where Athenians come to run, play and picnic. Climb its tree-lined paths for city views, then rest at a cafe among the shady grounds.
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Veikou Grove is a large hillside park in Galatsi that blends woodland with plenty of everyday facilities, including indoor and outdoor sports venues, a soccer stadium, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, a small theatre, a little church and a couple of cafes. Climbing higher through the trees rewards walkers with views over the city, and the grounds are roomy enough for football, yoga, running, frisbee and family picnics all at once.
Locals treat it as a neighbourhood green lung, and it is open around the clock. A typical visit lasts about an hour, longer if you settle in at a cafe.
Veikou Grove is a large hillside park in Galatsi that blends woodland with plenty of everyday facilities, including indoor and outdoor sports venues, a soccer stadium, playgrounds, outdoor gyms, a small theatre, a little church and a couple of cafes. Climbing higher through the trees rewards walkers with views over the city, and the grounds are roomy enough for football, yoga, running, frisbee and family picnics all at once.
Locals treat it as a neighbourhood green lung, and it is open around the clock. A typical visit lasts about an hour, longer if you settle in at a cafe.
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1h
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early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening
Intensity
Moderate walking
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Just moved to the area and I gotta say it’s very impressive for Athens and Greece . Coming from London you think of Athens as just cement and marbles and history . For me this is my favourite place . The cafe at the park , the pool , the open gym , so well kept , so beautiful . Well done Galatsi . You won my heart .
MindYourOwnBeeswax !!!
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