My adult daughter and I are traveling to Greece in April 2024. I've been 3 times and this is her first time. She has suggested we go to Mount Parnitha. I'd appreciate hearing about anyone's experience with transportation there from Athens (besides renting a car), what to see, and if there are trails suitable for those of us who are decent walkers though not hard-core hikers. Thanks. Linda
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Brighton, UK
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Linda
I’ve never done it myself but this has quite a bit of information including public transport options. It’s from 2019 but transport in Greece tends to stay pretty much the same.
https://theblogofdimi.com/hiking-mount-parnitha-national-park-near-athens/#mount-parnitha-2
An alternative is the walk to Kaisariani Monastery. The monastery is very small but in a beautiful setting and you get great views back over Athens from the surrounding hillside. A bus 224 from the centre stops below the monastery and there is a 30 minute uphill walk to the monastery.
https://justforonesummer.com/kaisariani-monastery/
Cheers
Alan
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Hi, Alan. Thanks so much for your reply and this recommendation for visiting Kaisariani Monastery. From the description and the photos, it looks like a lovely place to observe some natural beauty close to the city. My daughter and I are certainly considering it.
Linda