Herceg Novi Things to Do

The archaeological site of Vravron is located on the east coast of the Attica Peninsula near the new Athens Airport. Less than an hour away from central Athens, this site features the ancient sanctuary of the goddess Artemis, o... more

An hour's drive from the city center will take you to one of the most romantic archaeological sites of Greece. The Sanctuary of Amphiaraion is hidden in a gorge in the pine-clad mountains near Agii Apostoli. The sanctuary, whic... more

Koutouki Cave is located on the eastern slope of Mount Ymittos, outside the town of Peania. It was discovered by accident several years ago, when a goat fell into the cave through a hole in its roof. The shepherd climbed in to... more

In 490 BCE, when the Athenians defeated a huge army of invading Persians, Greek messenger Phidippidesa was sent to deliver news of the victory when the battle ended. Upon his arrival, after running the whole distance from Marat... more

A visit to the Tomb of the Athenian Warriors at Marathon or the pine-studded sand beach of Schinias should be extended to include Ramnous. This ancient city, that prospered during the 5th century BC, overlooks the Aegean Sea. I... more

Eleusis—or Elefsina, as this industrial town is called nowadays was one of the holiest places in Ancient Greece. The 'Eleusinian Mysteries' (a major religious event) was held each September in order to ask the goddess Demeter f... more

The mosque overlooking Monastiraki Square was built in 1759 under Ottoman rule. After the liberation of Athens, it was transformed into a museum, where a collection of traditional Greek handicrafts was exhibited. Nowadays, the... more

Badminton Theater is the place to be if you love to indulge in some of the finest theatrical works. The theater has loft spaces and a auditorium which can seat over 100 people at a time. It regularly places acts that involves g... more

Helliniko Arena is an indoor stadium, which was built specifically for the 2004 Athens games. The stadium is built on a site that earlier housed the aircraft repairs hangar of the Olympic Airways. It played host to the Basketba... more

Located in the Helliniko Olympic Complex, 8km south of the city center, this stadium has a seating capacity of 8000 spectators. The stadium was also a venue for the Paralympics football tournament. It has a smaller hockey field... more