6 of the best · Athens, Greece
Parks and Green Spaces in Athens
Shade, pine-scented hills and wide views: the green spaces where Athenians walk, read and cool off.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Athens.
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Green escape
National Garden
A shady green oasis behind Parliament, created for Queen Amalia in the 1830s, with ponds, a small zoo, Roman ruins and the grand Zappeion at its southern end: the best escape from the summer heat in central Athens.
Vasilissis Amalias AveExplore View on map
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The finest Acropolis view
Philopappos Hill
The pine-covered Hill of the Muses opposite the Acropolis, crowned by a Roman monument, with perhaps the finest view of the Parthenon in Athens. Free, peaceful and magical at sunset.
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Modern landmark
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Renzo Piano's spectacular home of the National Opera and National Library, set in a vast park with a canal and a rooftop lighthouse looking out to sea.
364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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In the centre 3
Gardens and hills a short walk from Syntagma.
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Best city view
Lycabettus Hill
The highest point in central Athens, with a little chapel at the top and 360-degree views from the Acropolis to the sea. Walk up through the pines or take the funicular, and stay for sunset.
Funicular from Aristippou StreetExplore View on map
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Green escape
National Garden
A shady green oasis behind Parliament, created for Queen Amalia in the 1830s, with ponds, a small zoo, Roman ruins and the grand Zappeion at its southern end: the best escape from the summer heat in central Athens.
Vasilissis Amalias AveExplore View on map
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The finest Acropolis view
Philopappos Hill
The pine-covered Hill of the Muses opposite the Acropolis, crowned by a Roman monument, with perhaps the finest view of the Parthenon in Athens. Free, peaceful and magical at sunset.
Beyond the centre 3
Seaside parkland and the leafy north.
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The shady town grove
Alsos Kifissias
The shady grove at the heart of Kifissia, opposite the metro station, with a fishpond, benches and an annual flower show in May.
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Free family park
Ellinikon Experience Park
Next door to Glyfada on the site of Athens' old airport, the first part of the huge Ellinikon project to open: a large landscaped park with gardens, play areas and activities for children. Open daily 9am to 11pm.
Vouliagmeni Avenue, by Ellinikon metro stationExplore View on map
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Modern landmark
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
Renzo Piano's spectacular home of the National Opera and National Library, set in a vast park with a canal and a rooftop lighthouse looking out to sea.
364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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