Kolonaki Information

Kolonaki is situated at an exclusive location, encompassed by Syntagma Square, Vassilisis Sofias Avenue, and the slopes of Lycabettus Hill. Posh Kolonaki is home to ambassadors, actors, writers and aristocracy. Here one is surrounded by all those Greek people who would love to be in the newspapers and magazines. Some of them are already… It is the prime location for shopping, people-watching and glamorous cafe-sitting. Here you will find all the exclusive shops, popular cafes, chic bars and luxury restaurants. Stroll around Voukourestiou Str and the surrounding area, Skoufa Str., Patriarchou Ioakim Str, Anagnnostopoullou Str, Haritonos Str and the Lykabettos circular.

Voukourestiou Str, by Chris, www.flickr.com

Rising above Kolonaki is Lycabettus Hill offering a magnificent view of Athens and the Acropolis. At the top of the hill are the beautiful churches of Ayioi Isidoroi and Ayios Georgios. The famous outdoor Lycabettus theatre stages some of the most popular summer cultural events attracting music and theatre fans. Enjoy the gorgeous cafes and restaurants. Lycabettus is the favourite place of incurable romantics.

View of Athens and the Acropolis from Lycabettus, photo by nabilishes, www.flickr.com