athens in april - day three

Athens - friday 17th of April 2026

Greek breakfast MrCausio style at 10AM Lofts at 8:40AM.

We took the metro to Syntagma and did walk no. 3 from the Time to Momo guidebook. Pangrati, Koukaki, Thission and Gazi neighborhoods.

First stop at Panathenaic Stadium, the old Olympic stadium, which we also visited in 1989. Just like back then, I ran a lap around the athletics track.

After that, we visited the colorful market behind the Olympic stadium and walked the streets of Pangrati & Koukaki.

We had a lunch at the Opos Palia tavern and then we climbed the hill at the Acropolis.

In the evening we went to our 'regulars' pub' Bachanezos around the corner, for mezze, drinks, music and the nice atmosphere.

Athens, you are so cool!

athens in april - day two

Athens - thursday 16th of April 2026

Delicious breakfast in our enormous loft 3 at 10AM Lofts.

We took the metro to Syntagma and did walk no. 4 from the Time to Momo guidebook. Naturally, with our own twist. We did a great job in the Kolonaki, Lycabettus and Exarcheia neighborhoods, taking many extra little streets off the beaten path. Orange trees everywhere (and the delightful scent of orange blossoms) and graffiti everywhere.

Stops at as many terraces as possible and had a late lunch at Ouzeri Lesvos.

After chilling in the loft for a few hours, off to cafe restaurant Bachanezos around the corner, for a light dinner & drinks. We ordered a few mezze dishes and they were absolutely delicious. Relaxed atmosphere, buzz, and among the locals; for us, the perfect place for a beautiful end to a beautiful day. Eviva Athena!