Mount Parnitha. Nature lovers, punters,
mountain hikers, herb
collectors, incurable romantics
or just the plain curious,
all find something to their liking
to do on Mount Pamitha;
this highest of Attica
mountains (1,400m).
In its huge pine wood forest,
extending over 300kms2,
you will have the chance to see
over 818 different kinds
of herbs and plants (1/6th)
of the flora of the country),
thousands of trails to follow
and hundreds of small caves
to explore.
The ancient Greeks believed
that the goat-footed
god Pan used to come
to Parnitha quite ofthen to play
his music and dance in the forest.
Nature has been very generous
with this mountain.
Parnitha was first settled
in the Mycenaean period
and it was always a key-post
for the defence of Attica.
It was the most fortified
mountain of Ancient Greece.
Today you can go up
to the Hotel Mont Parnes,
to battle with the odds
in the casino.
Or, if you are a hiker
you can visit the mountain
shelters of Bafi and Flambouri.
Casino Mont Parnes -
All its rooms and suites command
a breathtaking view. Its restaurant
is open at noon from 13:15-15:00
and in the evening from 21 :00-
01:30. Its other facilities include:
two bars, a cafe, a snack-bar and,
of course, the casino. The casino
is open daily except Wednesday
from 19:30 - 01:45 and until 02:45
on Saturday. Evening dress and a
a valid passport are obligatory
requirements of entry.
Various tour operators organise daily visits to Mount Parnitha and the casino.
