Anafiotika neighborhood in Plaka
When strolling around Athens or enjoying a tour in Plaka, heading towards the holy rock of the Acropolis, do not miss one of the most picturesque and beautiful parts of Plaka and Athens: the Anafiotika neighborhood in Plaka.
Vising Anafiotika while in Plaka is an absolute must, as after a five minutes’ walk you will find yourselves away from the bustling streets with the tourist shops and restaurants, in an area that almost smells like an island, with the bougainvilleas spreading their lovely colors, with scattered churches and chapels – as in all islands.
The easiest way to reach the area is from Lisicratous Street, which starts at the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You can take Shelley Street up, which offers magnificent views to the houses in Anafiotika, but also to the rest of Athens and the historical triangle up to Lycabettus Hill. an you have an island among the city, just a few meters away from the Parthenon? The answer is given by this neighborhood and its residents, who call themselves islanders without a sea.
Photo by Twiga SwalaAnafiotika neighborhood