Mount Hymettus is on the east side of the Attica basin.

Hymettus is a large and quite long mountain, with lush vegetation in several places and limestone rocks in others. The highest peak of Mount Hymettus is in an altitude of about a thousand meters. In antiquity, at the foothills of Hymettus many temples were built, while from its marble quarries many monuments were built, mostly in the Roman times.

The visitor can approach Hymettus, both from Athens and from Southern Suburbs and East Attica. Many Athenians and visitors choose Hymettus for a pleasant ride by car up to a point and from there on foot or even by bicycle. The spectacular view of Athens and Attica is more than enough.

If you go to Hymettus from central Athens, do not forget to visit the Monastery of Kaisariani, while if you go from Eastern Athens and specifically from Paiania, you can visit the Cave Koutouki.