Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DESTINATION
TIME
FARE
FREQUENCY
Kea (Tzia)
1¼hr
€10
4 daily
Kythnos
2hr
€10
2 daily
Syros
5hr
€18
2 weekly
Limnos
10½hr
€30
2 weekly
TAXI
Lavrio taxis
( 6981040085, 229 202 5871)
to the airport (€40, 30 minutes), central
Athens (€50, one hour) and Piraeus (€60, 1½ hours).
AROUND ATHENS
Until the 7th century, Attica was home to a number of smaller kingdoms, such as those at
Eleusis (Elefsina), Ramnous and Brauron (Vravrona). The remains of these cities contin-
ue to be among the region's attractions, although they pale alongside the superb Temple
of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
An agricultural and wine-growing region with several large population centres, Attica
has some fine beaches, particularly along the Apollo Coast and at Shinias, near Mara-
thon.
Many of these places can be reached (often with some difficulty, as schedules can be
infrequent) by regular city buses or KTEL services from the Mavromateon terminal. It's
easiest to go with your own wheels.
