The Attica sub area borders Sterea Ellada to the north and the Saronic
Gulf to the south. The climate is Mediterranean, pleasant and healthy, due to
its distinctive dryness.
In Sounion are the sanctuaries of Poseidon and Athena, in Vravrona - the
sanctuary of Artemis, in Rhamnous - of Nemesis, in Marathon, the famous victory
of the Greeks against the Persians, in Eleusis (Elfsina) is the sanctuary of
Demeter, as well as Byzantine monuments such as the Kaisariani and Daphni
Monasteries.
Another special characteristic is the great variety of landscapes, from the
beautiful mountains of Parnitha, Penteli and Ymettus to the coastal resorts,
teeming with life around the clock, especially in the summer.