In the western part of Attica, there are the western suburbs with their own distinctive identity. Egaleo, Peristeri, Petroupoli, Haidari, Ilion, Agioi Anargyroi, and just outside the city Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Megara etc.

Being in their majority common quarters, they retain several elements of the old traditional neighborhood. Each region has its own market, its squares and of course many cafes, where mostly locals hang out. The same logic runs across the restaurants and taverns in the Western suburbs, which are always ready to pamper any guests that will discover them.

In the field of nightlife too, the Western suburbs have their own distinctive character and unique style. Bars and clubs promise endless entertainment until the next morning.

Do not forget that here in the western suburbs you have the chance to visit two exquisite parks: Park Antoni Tritsi, spreading in an area of 1,200 acres in Ilion (www.parkotritsi.gr) and Alsos (Grove) Baroutadiko in Aigaleo. What's more, in the Western suburbs there is the Daphni Monastery that is of exceptional archaeological importance, and if you get to Eleusina you can see the ruins of the ancient Temple of Demetera, where the famous Eleusinian Mysteries took place in antiquity.

Even though they are not among the typically advertised glamorous places, the Western suburbs are quite special and are worth a visit, especially if you want to have a complete image of what is Athens today.