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escape

The institution of the European Capital of Culture returns in 2023 to its native country.
The city of Elefsina— and Greece as a whole—is at the centre of the world map.
Summer in
Athens means
a joyful beach
hopping starting
from Agios
Nikolaos (top)
and a cinema
afternoon at the
new Cine War
Museum (bottom).

while the landscape is anything but reminiscent of Attica. At diverse fleet in the three-year history of this annual race, often
a first glance, it makes you think that you are on an island and referred to the “perfect 600-mile race” for its superb race course
more specifically in Crete, since its resemblance to the famous passings through 13 iconic Greek islands, excellent weather and
beach of Balos is amazing. At the second, it unfolds in front of sea conditions, and outstanding Greek hospitality. Activities in
you the comfortable beach with the characteristic rock island this 3rd edition of the race start on Sunday July 2nd, followed
and the small church creating a magical scenery. Let yourself by numerous pre-race activities held daily, such as the Safety
wander. Are you still in Attica? Seminar (shown below) held on Thursday July 6th. Don’t
start the spectacular start of the race which will be held at the
A CINEMATOGRAPHIC OASIS ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio on Sunday July
In a city with rich history in the open-air cinemas, visiting one of 9th. The event concludes with a gala Awards ceremony on
them is part of the Athenian summer ritual. In the 1960s and the Saturday July 15th. (https://aegean600.com/)
70s, there were 542 of them scattered around the city offering
this popular experience. Nowadays, new places embrace this THE SUNSET YOU WILL NEVER FORGET
tradition with the latest to be at the atrium of the War Museum last It comes with no saying that Sounio stands in the Hall of Fame
summer. Entering the Cine War Museum nothing prepares you of Greek sunsets. Besides being a significant archaeological
for the picturesque scenery being revealed in front of you. It will site, it is also an exceptional point to enjoy the sunset. At the
make you feel like sitting comfortable on the sun lounge of your end of the Sounio Peninsula at the southernmost point of
garden watching a classic movie with friends. The new cinema Attica, lies the Temple of Poseidon within a fort that protects
has 220 seats and is fully accessible the coast of Attica. Made entirely of
for the disabled. It has a parking lot, white marble, it was erected in the
for which special rates are provided middle of the 5th century BC and
upon presentation of the cinema built to honour Poseidon, God of the
ticket. Take your seat and…action! sea. Climbing on the historical site,
(https://cinepolemikomouseio.gr/) you will immediately embrace the
unique energy and feel like a part
TIME TO SAIL AROUND of something extraordinary. Wait
THE AEGEAN until the time the orange hues of
Follow the path to a unique and the golden hour are about to reveal.
exclusive regatta giving you the The rays travel through the ancient
chance to experience an exceptional site changing the color formations
sailing event. You will have to go to around it to eventually dive into
Lavrion, but it will certainly worth the the Poseidon’s aquatic throne. A SHUTTERSTOCK
ride. This is the most internationally- magnificent memory! •

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