Wine Country

When in Athens, take a tour of the modern winemaking facilities and sip varieties that are making headlines worldwide.

Where: The municipalities of Megara, Spata, Paiania, Koropi, Markopoulo, Pallini, Pikermi, Anavyssos, Kalyvia, Kouvaras, Stamata, Oinoi and Inofita

Why: The climate of Attica is ideal for winemaking and the modernization of the facilities has led to new varieties that have gained wide respect amongst wine connoisseurs, surpassing the retsina stereotype image of the past.

Approximate travel time from Athens: 1 hour by car

Did you know? Legend has it that Dionysus first entrusted the residents of Attica with the secrets for the cultivation of grapes and the art of winemaking.

For more information: http://www.enoaa.gr