The lush, green suburb of Melissia is situated in northeastern Attica, extending along the southwestern foothills of Mount Penteli, 15 km from Athens.
Unique Features: The area is characterized by quality construction, modern apartment buildings and detached houses. The town still retains a rural character, with a circular urban layout, while the main roads divide the area into the commercial center and the Panorama residential district, offering spectacular views across the entire basin and the Saronic Gulf. The neighborhoods are distinguished by streams, mountain ranges and forested areas, providing the area’s renowned excellent climate and opportunities to explore lush green trails.
Melissia boasts numerous sports facilities, parks and some of the most important hospitals in Attica. Its dining scene is particularly appealing, with wonderful cafés, ouzeries, modern restaurants, traditional tavernas, grill houses and bars, attracting the interest of Athenians who in recent years have been seeking new areas for entertainment.
Accessibility: The local market is easily accessible and well supplied, while the area is also served by the major neighboring markets of Kifisia, Marousi, Vrilissia and Chalandri. It is 10 minutes from the Doukissis Plakentias, Marousi and Kifisia metro stations, and just 25 minutes from Athens Airport and the port of Rafina, which is connected to most of the Cyclades islands and Crete.
Investment Potential: This is a particularly up-and-coming area with excellent investment prospects.