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Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Álimos
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Álimos
Álimos works well as a base: 5 minutes from Néa Smýrni, 13km from Lake Vouliagmeni.
Álimos is in Attica, Greece, with about 42,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Néa Smýrni, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Álimos?
Within an hour or so of Álimos: Acropolis Museum (6 km), Acropolis of Athens (7 km), Plaka (7 km), Monastiraki Square (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Álimos?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Álimos?
Álimos is in Attica, Greece, about 4 km from Néa Smýrni.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 41,720
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.9103, 23.7236
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Álimos
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Monastiraki Square
A vibrant Athenian square at the base of the Acropolis known for its flea market, street food, and eclectic blend of ancient and modern.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
7 km · about 15 min drive
restaurant
Diporto
A signless basement taverna below a warehouse on Sokratous Street by Athens's central market, serving since 1887. No menu, just chickpea soup, fried fish and retsina from barrels, at shared tables through two little doors.
8 km · about 15 min drive
museum
Hellenic Motor Museum
Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.
9 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Vouliagmeni
A thermal mineral lake near Athens fed by underground hot springs, set in a collapsed cave surrounded by lush vegetation.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Álimos
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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