Useful Information about Athens

Time Zone Greece is in the Eastern European Time Zone. Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT 2). Like most countries in Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Greece, where the time is shifted forward by 1 hour, 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT 3). … Continued

Kid’s Activities and Museums in Athens

Attica Zoo http://www.atticapark.com/?lang=en Hellenic Children’s Museum, 14 Kydathineon Street, Plaka, Athens, 210 3312995 http://www.hcm.gr/ Museum of Greek Children’s Art http://www.childrensartmuseum.gr/ Emotions Museum of Childhood http://www.mce.gr/default.asp?lang=en Goulandris Narural History Museumhttp://www.gnhm.gr/MuseumSelect.aspx?lang=en-US The Acropolis Museum http://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/?la=2 National Archeological Museum of Athenshttp://www.namuseum.gr/wellcome-en.html Museum of Cycladic Art http://www.cycladic.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=NODE&cnode=1 Planetarium http://www.eugenfound.edu.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=node&cnode=6&clang=1 Benaki Museum http://www.benaki.gr/index.asp?lang=en Athens Festival http://www.greekfestival.gr/index_en.asp  IME (Foundation for the … Continued

International Schools of Athens

St. Catherines British Embassy School Sofokli Venizelou 73 Lykovrissi Athens Telephone: 210 282 9750-1 Fax: 210 282 6415 E-mail: administrator@stcatherines.gr http://www.stcatherines.gr/ Byron College Filolaou 7 and Aristotelous Streeet Gargitos, Gerakas 153 44 Athens Telephone: 210 604 7722-5 Fax: 210 604 8542 E-mail: byroncol@otenet.gr http://www.byroncollege.gr/ Campion School PO Box 67484 Pallini 153 02 Athens Telephone: 210 607 1700 (Senior … Continued

South Suburbs of Athens

Paleo Faliro/Kalamaki Paleo Faliro is on the coast at the end of Syngrou Avenue coming from Athens. Ideally suited for those who want to live by the sea, be within a reasonable distance of Athens or Piraeus and do not mind high-rise blocks of flats. Once a summer resort, nearly all the small, old villas … Continued

North Suburbs of Athens

Drossia/Dionysos Next to the upscale area of Ekali, these rural areas are very green and full of trees. Most of the homes are spacious single residences or maisonettes, with good size gardens and in some cases swimming pools. Rents are reasonable and a good value for money. Both areas are fairly well situated for the schools in the north but quite a distance from Athens City centre. Connection to the Lamia National Road and Attiki Odos is through … Continued

Center of Athens

Kolonaki – Ampelokipi – Pangrati – Athens Center If you want to live in the heart of Athens, there are apartments available in the area of Kolonaki as well as behind the Presidential Palace. The buildings are not modern but there are some wonderful penthouse apartments available with great views. There are also some modern furnished apartments available ideal for singles, business travelers or couples looking … Continued