Lycabettus Hill at Sunset
At 277 metres, Lycabettus is the highest point in Athens and delivers a 360-degree panorama that stretches from the Acropolis and the Saronic Gulf all the way to Mount Parnitha on clear days. The view at golden hour, with the city grid igniting in warm light, is simply the best in the Greek capital.
Getting to the Top
A funicular railway (teleférik) whisks you from Kolonaki's Plutarchou Street to the summit in under three minutes; alternatively, a well-marked footpath through fragrant pine trees takes about 25 minutes and is popular with joggers in the early morning.
At the top sits the small whitewashed Chapel of St George, lit by candles year-round, and a terrace café-restaurant where you can nurse a Mythos beer while the Acropolis glows amber across the basin below.
What to Bring & When to Go
Sunset is the obvious draw, but the hill is equally magical just after midnight when Athens spreads out like a circuit board of light and the air cools to something almost alpine.
Pack a light layer even in summer — the exposed summit catches a stiff Meltemi wind that can be surprisingly cold after dark.
Lycabettus Hill at Sunset on video
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