The nightlife of Athens is one of the best known in the world. This nightlife is concentrated in overall capital's area especially in the city center, in Kastella and in the area south of Piraeus, as well as in the coastal avenue who leads to the suburbs of Glyfada and Vouliagmeni. On this avenue are located the big summer-clubs, built in a marvelous scenery by the sea, where dancing and flirting all night long is the way to spend hot summer nights. After sunset visitors of every nationality, age and taste, mix with the good-humored Athenians to create in the streets, restaurants and night-clubs of the town unique high spirits set to a rhythm that is either subdued or very intense.

		The countless clubs in Attica are filled with the powerful rhythms of contemporary music, while dancing and merriment goes on until daybreak. Welcoming both the young and not so young travelers from all over the world, they offer an intense experience to all who look for it.
The drinks that are served, of the highest quality and the cheapest in Europe, the experienced DJs and the unique decor assure that you will be utterly transported, and will stay up till the wee hours.

n the other hand the live Greek music offered on many entertainment centers attracts a host of tourists each year who want to become familiar with the music of Greece as well as its traditional songs. Greek high spirits, famous throughout the world, are shown here in their true glory and include anyone who happens to be passing by. The devotees of the seventh art will discover in Athens many cinemas that operate year round, showing all the up to date films as well as the classics.

n the summer, there are the unique, in the entire world, outdoor cinemas where you will enjoy unforgettable evenings. The city also has a very active theater life staging works of both the Greek and international repertoire, mainly in the winter at the many theaters in the town. For all those who are looking for something more intense at night the casino on Mt. Parnitha is the ideal solution. Black Jack, Roulette, slot-machines, and other games of chance, promise to keep your adrenaline flowing the whole night long.

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