Parks · 10 of the best in Athens
Alsos Syngrou
Pines, vines and a lake
A large pine-scented park on Kifisias Avenue with a vineyard, a pistachio grove and a small lake.
Photo Credit
In the area: A shady path through the National Garden in Athens. Image courtesy of © Jean Housen · CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Alsos Syngrou
On the road to Kifissia, close to Marousi, Alsos Syngrou is a large and surprisingly quiet park, its paths shaded by fragrant pines. Beyond the trees you will find a small pistachio grove, a vineyard, a theatre, a small lake, sports courts and the city’s only Gothic Orthodox church, designed by the Saxon architect Ernst Ziller. One full loop of the park is a tenth of the classic marathon route, which makes it a favourite with runners in training. Our advice: the entrance is on Kifisias Avenue opposite the KAT hospital, with a parking area beside it.
Our take
- Pine forest
- A Ziller-designed church
- Vineyard and pistachio grove
- Address
- Marousi, Athens
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Alsos Syngrou before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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