If you like walking and find exploration of the mountains amusing, there is one more entertainment in Athens for you – ascension to Mount Parnitha . This is the highest mount in the city, so a climb to it normally lasts a whole day, after which travellers are usually offered to sleep on the top. Such a trip will be very interesting as sides of the mount are covered with dense pine forests. During a walk, travellers will see rare plants and mysterious caves. After a long day of walking and sleeping in the open air, you will be able to see sunrise on the top of the mount – a truly unforgettable and breath-taking view. Those, who are not ready for camping and crave for more comfort, can sleep in a comfortable house on the mount, where they can also enjoy delicious home-made food.
If walks in the mountains are not enough, it’s high time to search “the Blood of Hercules”. Red wine with this quite an unusual name is produced by Nemea winery , which is located in an Athens’ neighborhood. According to some data, the winery has been there for more than a thousand years. The wine is made in accordance with centuries old methods, some aspects of which are kept in a secret. Nevertheless, guests are always welcome at the winery. Visitors can sample the wine and purchase the sorts they like, including the legendary Blood of Hercules.
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