Fáros
District of Psychikó
in Nomarchía Athínas of Attica, Greece

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.013 and 23.772 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 0' 47" and E 23° 46' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 04:06 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 4:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-22.661 and -152.805 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Motu Ura
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Greece in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Greece.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Greece. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Fáros

The district Fáros of Psychikó in Nomarchía Athínas (Attica) is a subburb in Greece a little north-east of Athens, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cholargos, Chalandri, Galatsi, Zografos and Nea Ionia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

20°C (69 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Scattered clouds, strong breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Divani Caravel

Address
3,0 mi
2, Vass. Alexandrou Avenue
16121 Athen
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Athens Hilton

Address
2,8 mi
46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue
11528 Athina
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza ATHENS - CITY CENTRE

Address
2,7 mi
Michalacopoulou Street 50
11528 ATHENS
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Suites

Address
2,7 mi
Arnis 4
115 28 Athina
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Coco-Mat Hotel Athens

Address
2,9 mi
Patriarkhi Ioakeim 36
106 75 Athina
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Athens Habitat

Address
2,0 mi
5 Saronikou + Lagkadion Str
15125 Athen
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:30
Weekend: closed


Ilisia Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Mikhalakopoilu 25
115 28 Athina
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Golden Age of Athens

Address
2,6 mi
57 Michalakopoulou Street
11528 Athen
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


President

Address
1,7 mi
Ambelokipi - 43, Kifissias Ave
11523 Athen
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Athens Zafolia Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
87-89 Alexandras Avenue
11474 Athen
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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ΕΘΕΛ - γραμμή 608 (4) / ATHENS City busses - bus line 608 (4)

Published: April 13, 2013
Length: 20:48 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Nontas K

Τμήμα διαδρομής στη γραμμή 608. Γαλάτσι Αττικής. Τύπος οχήματος: MERCEDES BENZ-ΕΛΒΟ O405GΝ. Section of bus line 608. Galatsi, Attica...


CITY MADNESS

Published: February 16, 2007
Length: 45:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: amacon

an incredible ride in athens on rush hour with a zx9 .it was made by bike magazine "moto".the distance between the 2 spots is about 7 or 8 km...


#yoconozcomiherencia High School of Psychiko

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 23:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Κυριάκος Χατζηευθυμιάδης

The video for the #yoconozcomiherencia competition for the University of Murcia! Το βίντεο για τον διαγωνισμό #yoconozcomiherencia για το πανεπιστήμιο...


Christmas Train Village under tree (Δενδρούπολη) in HO

Published: December 29, 2011
Length: 06:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nix Boom

Christmas Train Village diorama in HO for my Christmas Tree decoration. This is still a WIP (work in progress) and a lot of details and electronics are still to be finalized. Final version...


Sammy's Adventures 2 / Blu-ray Menus

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 40:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: A&B Group digital

"Sammy's Adventures 2" Blu-ray Menus Client: Village Roadshow Greece, 2013 http://digital.abgroup.gr/ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


Top Cat / DVD Menus

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 32:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: A&B Group digital

"Top Cat" DVD Menus Client: Village Roadshow Greece, 2014 http://digital.abgroup.gr/ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


30o lykeio (athinwn) kypselis epistrofi deuteras lykeiou apo 3imeri sthn paro 2010!!!!(2)

Published: May 05, 2010
Length: 07:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: sotiris papadam

polu trela......kapnogona kai sinthimata gia to 30o lykeio.......... 30oooooooo para parapam perom perom param papapam perom perom... stazei meli i poutsa apo kypseli.... kipseli city kai sas...


The Frozen Ground / Blu-ray Menus

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 41:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: A&B Group digital

"The Frozen Ground" Blu-ray Menus Client: Village Roadshow Greece, 2013 http://digital.abgroup.gr/ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


The Kings of Summer / DVD Menus

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 32:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: A&B Group digital

"The Kings Of Summer" DVD Menus Client: Village Roadshow Greece, 2014 http://digital.abgroup.gr/ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


ΑΤΤΙΚΟ ΑΛΣΟΣ: Η ΘΕΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΟΛΗ (28-11-2010)

Published: January 02, 2011
Length: 29:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ypodomes stin ellada

Βίντεο με τη θέα από το Αττικό Άλσος προς την πόλη. Video with the view on top of the Attiko Alsos to the city of Athens.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Athens Olympic Sports Complex

The Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" or OACA, is a sport facilities complex located at Marousi, northeast Athens, Greece. The complex consists of five major venues as well as other supplementary sport facilities. The Olympic Athletic Center of Athens has hosted the Mediterranean Games in 1991, the World Championship in Athletics in 1997 as well as other important athletic and cultural events.

Located at 38.0386, 23.7858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in Greece, Olympic Parks, Santiago Calatrava structures, Tennis venues in Greece, Swimming venues, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic swimming venues, Event venues established in 1982

Goudi Olympic Complex

Goudi Olympic Complex is a sports complex in Athens, Greece. It held two of the sports venues used during the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Located at 37.9838, 23.7803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Badminton venues, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Sports venues in Greece

Galatsi Olympic Hall

The Galatsi Olympic Hall is an indoor arena in Athens, Greece. It is located in Galatsi and it was the site of table tennis and rhythmic gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The arena was completed in May 2004 and officially opened on July 30, 2004, shortly before the beginning of the Olympics. The Galatsi Olympic Hall had a seating capacity of 8,000. After the Olympics, the Hall served as the home court of AEK Athens before the team moved to the Olympic Indoor Hall.

Located at 38.0272, 23.7603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Greece, Buildings and structures completed in 2004, Basketball venues in Greece, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic gymnastics venues, Olympic table tennis venues

Olympic Stadium (Athens)

The Olympic Stadium "Spiros Louis" (Greek: Ολυμπιακό Στάδιο "Σπύρος Λούης", Olympiakó Stádio "Spiros Louis") is part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. It is named after the first modern Olympic marathon race winner in 1896, Spiros Louis.

Located at 38.0361, 23.7876 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues completed in 1982, Football venues in Greece, Athletics (track and field) venues in Greece, National stadiums, Olympic stadiums, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic athletics venues, Olympic football venues, Event venues established in 1982

Athens Olympic Velodrome

The Olympic Velodrome is a stadium at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, built in 1991 for the Mediterranean Games. It was extensively refurbished in order to host the track cycling events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The stadium, which seats 5,250 - though only 3,300 seats were made publicly available for the games - has distinctive twin roofs covering the stands on each side, designed by Santiago Calatrava. The track, made of Afzelia wood, is 250 m. long and 7.5 m. wide.

Located at 38.0401, 23.7804 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1991, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Sports venues in Greece, Velodromes in Greece, Cycle racing in Greece, Olympic cycling venues

Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre

The Olympic Aquatic Centre is a complex at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex, consisting of two outdoor pools and one indoor pool, that was built for the 1991 Mediterranean Games. It was refurbished and expanded for the 2004 Summer Olympics. The larger of the outdoor pools, which seats 11,500 spectators, hosted swimming and water polo events. The smaller pool, which hosted synchronized swimming, sat 5,300 fans. The indoor pool, which hosted the diving events, sat 6,200 observers.

Located at 38.0387, 23.7808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1991, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic diving venues, Olympic swimming venues, Olympic synchronized swimming venues, Olympic water polo venues, Sports venues in Greece

O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall

The O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall (also known simply as the Indoor Hall or the Olympic Sports Hall) which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (O.A.C.A. ) "Spiros Louis", was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoor venue in use for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. It is located in the suburb of Maroussi. It is considered to be one of the biggest and most modern indoor sports arenas in all of Europe. In Greece it is known as the O.A.K.A.

Located at 38.0379, 23.7847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues completed in 1995, Indoor arenas in Greece, Basketball venues in Greece, 2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic basketball venues, Olympic gymnastics venues, Event venues established in 1995

Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium

Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium (Greek: Στάδιο Απόστολος Νικολαΐδης) is a football stadium in Athens, Greece. The stadium, has been the home of Panathinaikos FC and has played for most of the years of its existence, since its foundation back in 1908. The stadium is named after deceased club president Apostolos Nikolaidis.

Located at 37.9872, 23.7542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Greece, Panathinaikos FC, Sports venues in Athens

Greek Research and Technology Network

The Greek Research and Technology Network or GRNET (Greek: Εθνικό Δίκτυο Έρευνας και Τεχνολογίας, ΕΔΕΤ) is the national research and education network of Greece. GRNET develops and provides advanced services of national and international internet access to the Research, Academic and Education communities of Greece, with its gigabit GRNET2 network and the Virtual NOC supportive scheme.

Located at 37.987, 23.7658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Communications in Greece, Academic computer network organizations

Ethniki Amyna metro station

Ethniki Amyna (Εθνική Άμυνα) is an Athens Metro Blue Line (Line 3) station, situated close to the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. When the Metro first opened, it served as the terminal station for all trains to that direction (Syntagma station being the other end of the line at the time).

Located at 37.9992, 23.7845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athens Metro stations

Katehaki metro station

Katehaki is an Attiko Metro Blue Line (Line 3) station, located at "Katechaki Avenue" and "Mesogeion Avenue". It is close to the building of the former Ministry of Public Order (Greek: Υπουργείο Δημοσίας Τάξης) and also to the Goudi Badminton Olympic Complex, to the National Glyptotheque of Greece as well as National Technical University of Athens new campus.

Located at 37.993, 23.7764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athens Metro stations

Panormou metro station

Panormou is an Attiko Metro Blue Line (Line 3) station, located at Panormou Ave. , near Ambelokipi, Greece. It is also quite close to Kifissias Ave.

Located at 37.9933, 23.7635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athens Metro stations

Kifisias Avenue

Kifisias Avenue is one of the longest avenues in the Greater Athens area, Greece. Its total length is about 20 km, beginning 4 km northeast of downtown Athens and ending by the municipal boundary of Nea Erythraia north of Kifisia. The total amount of lanes is three, up to Kifisia, then two through Kifissia, before it turns to a one lane (per direction) road for the rest of its length.

Located at 38.0175, 23.7867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Athens, Transport in Athens

Ambelokipi metro station

Located at Alexandras Ave. and Panormou Ave. , it is close not only to Kifissias Ave. , but also to some important buildings of Athens, such as the Hellenic Police Headquarters and the Hellenic Supreme Court (Άρειος Πάγος).

Located at 37.9871, 23.7577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Athens Metro stations

Embassy of the United States, Athens

The Embassy of the United States in Athens is the embassy of the United States in Greece, in the capital city of Athens. The embassy is charged with diplomacy and Greece–United States relations. The United States Ambassador to Greece is the head of the diplomatic mission of the United States to Greece. Daniel B. Smith is currently the United States Ambassador.

Located at 37.9822, 23.7552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Walter Gropius buildings, Government buildings completed in 1961, Diplomatic missions of the United States, Terrorism in Greece, Greece–United States relations, Diplomatic missions in Athens, Register of Culturally Significant Property, Attacks on diplomatic missions of the United States

Athens Concert Hall

The Athens Concert Hall is a concert hall located in Athens, on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue. The Hall was inaugurated in 1991 with two halls. Since then it has been augmented with two more halls and now has a total of four: two large and two smaller ones. The Hall has optimal facilities for opera performances, and some operas are presented every season. The Megaro Moussikis station of the Athens Metro is just outside the Hall, on Line 3.

Located at 37.9811, 23.7542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Music venues in Greece, Opera houses in Greece, Culture in Athens, Visitor attractions in Athens, Buildings and structures in Athens

Gounaropoulos Museum

Gounaropoulos Museum is a museum located in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1979 and belongs to the municipality of Zografou. The museum aims to present and promote the work of the painter Giorgos Gounaropoulos (1889-1977). The museum is housed in the artists’ home and atelier, and contains 40 oil paintings and drawings, the artists’ personal belongings and archive.

Located at 37.975, 23.7615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Athens, Art museums and galleries in Greece, Historic house museums in Greece, Art museums established in 1977, 1977 establishments in Greece

Ellinoroson

Ellinoroson is a neighbourhood of Athens, Greece.

Located at 37.9975, 23.7744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Athens

Goudi

For the town and commune in Africa see Goudi, Côte d'Ivoire For the town and commune in Cyprus see Goudi, Cyprus Goudi is a residential neighbourhood of Athens, Greece, on the eastern part of town and on the foothills of Mount Hymettus. Its name descends from the 19th century Goudi family, who owned a large estate in the area.

Located at 37.9833, 23.7667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Athens

Polygono, Athens

Polygono is a neighborhood of Athens, Greece.

Located at 37.9983, 23.7589 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Athens

Athens Tower 1

Athens Tower 1 is the tallest building in Greece. It is 103 m (338 feet) tall. Construction started in 1968 and was completed in 1971 At the time of its completion, it was the tallest building in the Balkans. It is one of the two towers of the Athens Towers complex. It has 24 floors. It is located in the district of Ampelokipi on 2 Messogeion Avenue. It is used by many companies such as Interamerican and Alpha Bank. The architect of Athens Tower is Ioannis Vikelashttp://www. emporis.

Located at 37.9846, 23.7609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Athens, Towers in Greece, Office buildings completed in 1971

National Glyptotheque

National Glyptotheque is a sculpture museum located in Athens, Greece. It is an annex of the National Gallery of Greece. The museum was established in 2004 and became the first National Glyptotheque of Greece. It houses a permanent collection of Greek sculpture from the 19th and the 20th centuries and temporary exhibitions, mainly of sculpture.

Located at 37.9869, 23.7784 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Greece, National museums of Greece, Museums in Athens, Art museums established in 2004, 2004 establishments in Greece, Sculpture galleries

Varvakeio

Varvakeio High School (Βαρβάκειο Πειραματικό Γυμνάσιο) is a public Greek high school located in Psychiko. It was initially founded by Ioannis Varvakis, who donated a big part of his fortune to the state, in order to build a high school, that everyone could attend without paying, that would be the best in Greece. The realization of Varvakis' dream came true after his death as the building was opened in 1860.

Located at 38.0011, 23.7664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Greece

Moldovan Embassy, Athens

The Embassy of Moldova in Athens (Romanian: Ambasada Republicii Moldova în Republica Elenă) is the diplomatic mission of Moldova to Greece.

Located at 37.9989, 23.767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Diplomatic missions of Moldova, Diplomatic missions in Athens, Greece–Moldova relations

Badminton Theater

The Badminton Theater is a venue utilized for the staging of medium- and large-scale multiplex events. Situated inside the metropolitan park of Goudi in Athens, Greece, the theater was originally designed to host concerts, plays, dance performances and musicals. As of 2012, conferences, meetings, presentations and corporate events are also held at the venue due to the construction of additional facilities.

Located at 37.9861, 23.7747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2004 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic badminton venues, Indoor arenas in Greece, Sports venues in Greece

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Φάρος, Φάρος Ψυχικού, Faros