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Agía Paraskeví

Attica, Greece · Europe

About Agía Paraskeví

Agía Paraskeví works well as a base: 5 minutes from Melíssia, 23km from Athens Riviera Coastal Road.

Agía Paraskeví is a town located in Attica, Greece. With a population of 59,704, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Agía Paraskeví sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Agía Paraskeví to your route.

About Agía Paraskeví

Doukissis Plakentias (Greek: Δουκίσσης Πλακεντίας), sometimes known simply as Plakentias, is an Athens Metro and Suburban Railway station situated at the end of Doukissis Plakentias Avenue in Chalandri, a municipality in the regional unit of North Athens, Attica, Greece. It is named after the Duchess of Plaisance, a

Read more philhellene who owned much of the land in the part of Attica where the station now stands. The metro station lies underground, while the Suburban Railway station lies within the median strip of the A6 motorway (Attiki Odos). The station is located within the administrative boundaries of the municipality of Chalandri near the settlement of Patima. The Transport for Athens-operated bus station allows access to the northeast suburbs of Athens, northern Mesogeia and East Attica. It is also the junction of A6 motorway and the A621 motorway, with the latter leading to the Hymettus Ring Road. In addition, it is used by the municipal transport services of Chalandri and Vrilissia. Private car parking, taxi and local bus services are also available.

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Where is Agía Paraskeví located?

Agía Paraskeví is located in Attica, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.0167 latitude, 23.8333 longitude.

What is the population of Agía Paraskeví?

Agía Paraskeví has a population of approximately 59,704 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
59,704
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Attica
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.0167, 23.8333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Agía Paraskeví

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Plaka

The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Monastiraki Square

A vibrant Athenian square at the base of the Acropolis known for its flea market, street food, and eclectic blend of ancient and modern.

10 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Hellenic Motor Museum

Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.

10 km · about 20 min drive

restaurant

Diporto

A signless basement taverna below a warehouse on Sokratous Street by Athens's central market, serving since 1887. No menu, just chickpea soup, fried fish and retsina from barrels, at shared tables through two little doors.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Acropolis of Athens

Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Acropolis Museum

A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Parthenon

Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.

11 km · about 20 min drive

coastal drive

Athens Riviera Coastal Road

Sun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Agía Paraskeví

  • 23 kmAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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