5 Spots in Attica for the Perfect Clean Monday Picnic

Filopappou Hill

It’s no coincidence that the most well-liked spot in Athens for Clear Monday is Filopappou Hill: the view of the town under, the open sky for flying kites and the sense of tour offered by the filth footpaths and strolling on the rocks.

Right here, the Municipality of Athens organizes music occasions and chances are you’ll even see the Philharmonic Orchestra passing by, taking part in songs because it takes a stunning musical promenade. Most individuals collect close to the Observatory or close to Dionysiou Areopagitou, typically on the northern facet of the hill overlooking the middle of Athens. Search for quieter spots in the direction of the Dora Stratou Theater.

Ymittos

The closest mountain to Athens is a perfect vacation spot, in case you don’t need to drive for too lengthy or enterprise too removed from the town middle. There are dozens of spots with greenery and delightful views the place you’ll be able to unfold out your picnic blanket and revel in your Lenten picnic. The selection of location is dependent upon how far you need to stroll and the way a lot you need to keep away from the crowds. Probably the most crowded spots are these which can be extra simply accessible from the highway, comparable to across the Kaloupoula refreshment stand and the Kaisariani Monastery.

A brief stroll will take you to the world across the Holy Church of the All-Nice Taxiarchs, the place additionally, you will get pleasure from a pleasant view of the town. The nursery/botanical backyard behind Kaisariani Monastery additionally provides many good spots for picnics, and requires a brief stroll. Don’t hesitate to comply with the Ymittos footpaths and uncover extra unknown areas, spots with many timber or with nice views. It’s advisable to park low, close to the guardhouse, simply after passing beneath Alimos-Katehaki Avenue, because the highway main as much as the mountain might be very busy on that day.

Mount Parnitha

Though Parnitha has been affected by fires and is crowded attributable to its proximity to the capital, it continues to be the vacation spot for Athenians who need to spend time in a really mountainous panorama. The situation of Mola, accessible by automotive with minimal strolling, is without doubt one of the most lovely on the mountain, with inexperienced meadows, clearings and lots of fir timber.

There are wood benches that might be very handy on your picnic, offered you arrive early within the morning to safe a spot. Strolling somewhat additional, you’ll attain different preferrred areas, such because the kiosk overlooking Athens close to the Mesiano Nero spring or the Koromilia spring beneath the shade of tall timber. In fact, there may be additionally the choice of the 2 shelters that supply scrumptious Lenten meals on today.

Plato’s Academy

All the pieces is blooming now within the park at Plato’s Academy, which provides loads of open areas for flying kites and for picnics. Many golf equipment and neighborhood teams from close by areas manage “Koulouma” gatherings right here with music, wine and dance. Discover the tree you want, unfold out your picnic blanket and benefit from the Lenten treats and the carefree ambiance of the day.

Stavros Niarchos Cultural Basis Park

Subsequent to the ocean, with the ocean breeze serving to the kites soar excessive, the Stavros Niarchos Park is right for Clear Monday festivities. Its huge inexperienced areas are good for picnics, whereas the olive timber gained’t hinder the kite-flying. Should you select to sit down on the grass within the Nice Garden space, you’ll even be accompanied by conventional celebrations that includes bands and musicians from throughout Greece.

Organizing your Picnic

Not all Lenten delicacies are appropriate for a picnic. You may miss the nice and cozy and crispy fried calamari, however nearly all different treats will be packed in your picnic basket. Put together a legume salad, pickle the octopus and finely chop it, add taramasalata together with breadsticks and crackers in small, single-use containers, and do the identical with halva. Dolmades are already finger meals, as are grilled shrimps, already cleaned. In a small cooler you’ll be able to convey water, comfortable drinks, and beers or tsipouro.