Top 20 Natural Monuments in Attica

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Certainly the most atmospheric and impressive old monastery on the Attica peninsula, a visit to which can be combined with a beautiful hike.

You can go here from several places: from the monastery of Kessariani, from the monastery of Saint John Kynegos, from Papagos and from Paiania.

Mount Immitos is one of the best places near Athens for hiking.

Very interesting, much more interesting to show us electric bikes than to show us the crater. When will people start giving real information?

Methana Peninsula The Methana Peninsula was formed from the seabed by successive volcanic eruptions that began about 1,000,000 years ago and ended about 250,000 years ago. Then everything was quiet here for thousands of years and the landscape we see today was already formed. However, around 250 BC there was another small eruption. This eruption is mentioned by Pausanias, among others, in his writings. He says that there was a fertile plain that stretched from the present village of Kammeni Chora to the sea in the west. The whole area was covered by lava that accumulated over months and formed the steep mountain that you can see right behind your back. The height of the mountain is about 400 m. It was not a violent eruption. During the last phase, the viscous lava flow died out in the sea in the west. The volcanoes of Methana do not have the typical caldera shape. The lava here was so viscous that it accumulated vertically, forming high, steep mountains. The eruptions here were usually not violent and lasted a long time. In general, every mountain you see in the area is a single eruption. About 30 individual volcanic eruptions are visible on the Methana peninsula. On the summit of Kammeni Chora volcano you will find a crack that probably appeared during the last phase of the eruption, when the rich lava flow reached the sea. From the summit you can follow the lava flow with your eyes all the way to the sea. The sunset here is more beautiful than on Santorini. The lava glows red again in the last light of the setting sun. Methana volcano is active, however we cannot yet predict where and when the next eruption will be. The hike to the summit takes about 25 minutes. Text and pictures: Elias Rizos - www.volcanotrails.gr Read about the Kammeni Chora volcano on www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME A travel guide to Methana-topia www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME Map of Methe Background from 2002 Methana Peninsula The Methana peninsula was formed from the seabed by successive volcanic eruptions that began about 1,000,000 years ago and ended about 250,000 years ago. Then everything was quiet here for thousands of years and the landscape we see today was already formed. However, around 250 BC there was another small eruption. This eruption is mentioned by Pausanias, among others, in his writings. He says that there was a fertile plain that stretched from the present village of Kammeni Chora to the sea in the west. The whole area was covered by lava, which accumulated for months and formed the steep mountain that you can see right behind your back. The height of the mountain is about 400 m. It was not a violent eruption. During the last phase, the viscous lava flow died out in the sea to the west. Methana's volcanoes do not have the typical caldera shape. The lava here was so viscous that it accumulated vertically and formed high, steep mountains. The eruptions here were usually not violent and lasted a long time. In general, every mountain you see in the area is a single eruption. About 30 individual volcanic eruptions are visible on the Methana peninsula. On the summit of the Kammeni Chora volcano you will find a crack that probably appeared during the last phase of the eruption, when the rich lava flow reached the sea. From the summit you can follow the lava flow with your eyes all the way to the sea. The sunset here is more beautiful than on Santorini. The lava glows red again in the last light of the setting sun. Methana volcano is active, however we cannot yet predict where and when the next eruption will be. The hike to the top takes about 25 minutes. Text and pictures: Elias Rizos – www.volcanotrails.gr Read about Kammeni Chora volcano on www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME A travel guide to Methana-topia www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME Map of Methe Background from 2002 Με χρώματα στp

A wonderful place on the outskirts of Athens. A good starting or finishing point for a circular hike on the paths around the monastery and towards the peaks. Parking is limited, however. Another alternative is the car park further up the road at the fire brigade observation tower.

There are several hiking trails leading to this peak. In spring and summer it can get very hot as there are few trees to provide shade. The terrain is very rocky and steep in places. Good footwear and surefootedness are recommended. The view of Athens and the surrounding area is fantastic.