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	Parnitha
		Mount Parnitha (Greek, modern: Πάρνηθα, ancient/Katharevousa: -is, sometimes Parnetha), older forms Parnes, Parnis is a mountain and range north of Athens and Menidi/Acharnae, the tallest on the peninsula of Attica.
		In Parnitha we have 42 types of mammals (out of 116 in Greece) and around 1100 types of plants (around 1/6 of the known types in Greece).
		Various small churches and monasteries are in Parnitha, the monastery Kleiston from the 11th century.
	www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Regions/Parnitha.html (455 words)

	Touring Areas in Greece
		Greek pictures for a sample.) Mt Parnitha itself is at 1413m, but the actual summit is closed because of the telecommunications station.
		The approach to Parnitha from Athens goes through the outlying suburbs which are dreary but once you start the climb traffic is light on weekdays and views are rewarding.
		Parnitha is part of a larger mountainous area and rough roads lead away down gorges from close to the summit.
	www.accampbell.uklinux.net /cycling/greece/regions.html (1937 words)

	Athens Greece, Athens Hotels, Mountain Parnitha, accommodation in Athens, Athens Greece, Attica, Greece - travel greece
		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.
		Parnitha was first settled in the Mycenaean period and it was always a key-post for the defence of Attica.
	www.thegreektravel.com /athens/athens-parnitha.html (269 words)

	ooBdoo
		The mountains include Hymettus, the eastern portion of Geraneia, Parnitha, Aigaleo and the Penteli mountains.
		Forests cover the area around Parnitha, around Hymettus and into the northeast and the north in the hills and the mountains, except for the mountaintops, but the mountains to the west and the south are grassy, barren or forested.
		The Cephisus River is the longest river, and Parnetha or Parnitha is the tallest mountain in Attica.
	www.oobdoo.com /wikipedia/?title=Attica (986 words)

	Parnitha
		It is a wooded area noted primarily for its spreads of the endemic Cephallonia fir (Abies cephalonica) on relatively poor and dry soil, for temperate coniferous-tree forests (chiefly consisting of Pinus halepensis), maquis, mountainous grasslands, rocky hills, springs and streams.
		The Parnitha flora is one of the richest in Greece, boasting 818 recorded plant species, certain among which are endemic or listed as critically endangered.
		Parnitha’s proximity to the urban sprawl of Athens, coupled with its great aesthetic and ecological value, accentuate its importance.
	www.gnto.gr /pages.php?pageID=323&langID=2 (213 words)

	Prefecture of West Attica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In ancient times around Parnes (Parnitha) there were quite a few municipalities and settlements (Aithalias, Melainon, Fylis, Kropias, Chastaion, Acharnon, Paionidon etc.), constituted the natural boundary of the ancient city of Athens to the north and is the mountain with the most ancient fortifications than any other in Greece.
		Parnes (Parnitha) is planted all over with fir-trees and pine-trees and its rich flora includes more than 1000 vegetable species, while its fauna includes deer, jackals, foxes, hares, ferrets and more than 130 species of birds.
		Parnes (Parnitha) is suitable for many variegated courses through marvelous paths with informative plates crossing it and starting either from the mountain entries or inside the mountain.
	www.west-att.gr /en/220.htm (1374 words)

	The great Mt Parnitha
		Mount Parnitha, with a height of about 1413 meters, is the tallest of its kind in the Greek region of Attica and one of the major attractions in the area.
		Parnitha is ideal for those tourists who enjoy hiking, walking, and sports in general as well as for those who like being in touch with the nature.
		One of the most attractive characteristics of Mt. Parnitha is the amazing amount and wide variety of natural elements it has.
	www.eurotomic.com /greece/the-great-mt-parnitha.php (383 words)

	Sports Features Communications - Press Point
		The small township that has appeared at the foot of Mount Parnitha is none other than the Olympic Mountain Bike Venue, set to host the Mountain Bike Sport Event this weekend.
		Free parking by the Parnitha cable car station is available for those travelling to the Venue by car.
		Though the Sport Event is not part of the Olympic qualification procedure, it is included in the competition schedule of the UCI (the International Cycling Union), and so athletes taking part in the race score world ranking points.
	www.sportsfeatures.com /PressPoint/show.php?id=7845 (534 words)

	Parnitha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Much of the mountain is designated as a park and a protected habitat for wild fowl.
		A casino, the Mount Parnes Casino is located near the top of the mountain and is served by a suspended cable car.
		Several shelters are also located on Parnitha, the most known of which is Bafi.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parnitha (217 words)

	clickhere.gr - Tour of Athens (1st page)
		To the south, the plain is open and extends towards the sea, forming the many indented beaches of the Saronic Gulf.
		Parnitha is the tallest of the mountains that surround Athens, standing 1,413 meters tall.
		Egaleo is a mountain of historical significance, from where Xerxes (the Persian invader) observed the destruction of his fleet in Salamina bay by the Athenians.
	www.clickhere.gr /content/chtravelpreviousen.asp?chtravel_tourid=1 (999 words)

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		The Mount Parnitha is the highest of Attica mountains (1,100m).
		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.
		Penteli is a smaller mountain than Parnitha, still green and full of springs, marble and history.
	www.asda.gr /gym8per/Programes/consequences/ecotour.htm (466 words)

	European Cyclists Federation - We care for biking, cycle touring, and bicycle policy, cycle tourism, Bike and train, ...
		However, there is at least one impressive mountain area which is worth visiting; this is the Parnitha region north of Athens.
		Mt Parnitha itself is at 1413m, but the actual summit is closed because of the radar station.
		However, there is a pass nearby which is at 1260 m.
	www.ecf.com /330_1 (285 words)

	Prefecture of West Attica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The today’s Municipality is located to the north of Ano Liossia, on the Southwestern slopes of Parnes (Parnitha), 16 kilometers off Athens, 420 meters above sea level.
		As Fyli is visually isolated from the capital, gives the feeling of a distant, quiet and well organized village inside the peaceful natural environment of Parnes (Parnitha).
		During the last years Fyli experiences a significant traffic of visitors especially on the Weekends and holidays, from inhabitants of the basin visiting it for recreation in the natural environment of Parnes (Parnitha), for lunch at the local taverns and the purchasing of locally produced meat and other products.
	www.west-att.gr /en/202.htm (507 words)

	Today's Home News
		The charred body of a 40-year-old man was found inside the forest area after a large fire broke out Wednesday in a forest expanse on Mt. Parnitha.
		The officer told ANA that strong winds had fanned the flames, which quickly spread, and the blaze was now threatening a popularted area in Thrakomakedones on the foothills of Mt. Parnitha.
		According to the mayor of Menidi, where Thrakomakedones belongs administratively, several houses had burned but the exact number was not known.
	www.ana.gr /anaweb/user/showplain?maindoc=1848002&service=10 (329 words)

	Parnitha Olympic Mountain Bike Venue - Athens Olympics 2004 - ABC Sport.
		Parnitha Olympic Mountain Bike Venue - Athens Olympics 2004 - ABC Sport.
		Parnitha, a mountain in the northern suburbs of Athens, will host the mountain bike events at the Athens Games.
		The venue is just 7.5 kilometres - a mere warm-up ride - from the Olympic Village.
	www.abc.net.au /olympics/2004/venues/mountain_bike.htm (191 words)

	Parnitha Olympic Mountain Bike Venue Beschreibung in Library - Definition und Buch-Tipp. (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Parnitha Olympic Mountain Bike Venue Beschreibung in Library - Definition und Buch-Tipp.
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	parnitha_olympic_mountain_bike_venue.know-library.net.cob-web.org:8888 (670 words)

	Attiki and Saronikos
		Parnitha (1413 m.), Penteli (1107 m.) and Ymittos (1026 m.).
		Although they're not very high, they are covered with rich forests of pine trees (Penteli and Ymittos) and fir trees (Parnitha).
		Parnitha is a national forest and the roads and paths there are for everyone a real pleasure to walk.
	www.fortunecity.com /greenfield/sunshine/644/Attiki.html (120 words)

	Athens excursions, Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Mt. Parnitha
		From the city centre, the regular local bus departs from Mavromateon, a side street next to the National Archaeological Museum.
		Air is pure and fresh because the Park is at an altitude of 1000m.
		The Caves are really interesting to visit because they have an impressive quantity of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
	www.travelinfo.gr /athens/excursions.html (379 words)

	planetGR! > Greek News & Articles > Frontpage > Athens 2004 > Opening tomorrow for the Mountain Bike Sport Event in ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Parnitha Olympic Mountain Bike Venue is at the foot of Mount Parnitha in a forest area 20 km north-west of Athens.
		The circuit is 6.1 km long and includes forest roads, paths, and artificial obstacles.
		So it is an excellent opportunity for nature-lovers, as well as anybody who wants to combine a pleasant mountain walk with watching top world cyclists in thrilling competition.
	www.planetgr.com /articles/publish/article_374.shtml (362 words)

	Parnitha
		Le Parc National du Mont Parnitha assure la conservation d’une flore et d’une faune riches et sauvages à 40 kms au nord d’Athènes.
		La flore du Mont Parnitha, caractéristique des montagnes du sud de la Grèce, est également intéressante et assez riche (plus de 1000 espèces), on trouve entre autres le crocus (Crocus campanula), la tulipe (Tulipa orphanidea), le lis (Lilium chalcedonicum), l’orpin (Sedum) et la violette (Viola).
		Néanmoins, le Mont Parnitha est le seul endroit en Grèce où vit le cerf élaphe.
	www.amb-grece.fr /environnement/parnithas.htm (365 words)

	Mt. Parnitha: 41
		Redesigned from scratch, this is the best map ever published of Mount Parnitha.
		All the roads (even dead-ends,and difficult to access roads), footpaths, and of course the mountain’s entire road network, presented in absolute accuracy in the most detailed scale available for Mt. Parnitha.
		On the other side of the map, which is also in colour, you can find descriptions of select footpaths suitable for the entire family, with clear and exact step by step directions to avoid frustration.
	www.mapsworldwide.com /sku_28788.htm (289 words)

	.:Greece; Forest-mountain ECOSYSTEMS (ecotourism) in Greece (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It is estimated that, in terms of biological variety, the natural flora of Greece is second only to that of the Iberian peninsula in Europe, while the country's wildlife also enjoys an enviable position, both the mammals and, primarily, the birds, whether indigenous to the Greek Forests or migrating to them.
		A net-work of protected forests has been founded, in which the national forest parks of Parnitha, Sounion, Parnassos, Ainos, Iti, Prespes, Samaria, Vikos-Aoos, Olympos occupy a prominent place.
		Parnitha National Park (Attica): This Park, covering an area of 3,800 hectares, was established in 1961 and contains forests of fir and pine as well as bushes that are characteristic of the vegetation of the Mediterranean (holm-oak, arbutus, pomegranate, Judas tree).
	www.hellas-guide.com.cob-web.org:8888 /eco_tourism/forests.html (403 words)

	ekathimerini.com \| Athletes in global village at foot of Mount Parnitha
		Flags flutter in front of the Olympic Village at the foot of Mount Parnitha yesterday.
		Athletes are reportedly settling into their August home nicely, with flag-raising ceremonies being conducted for all foreign delegations.
		Side by side in 336 buildings at the foot of Mount Parnitha, the athletes share experiences both memorable and mundane — swapping stories in the 24-hour cafeteria, or simply shopping for CDs.
	ekathimerini.com /4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_6298094_11/08/2004_45878 (674 words)

	Properties for sale in Paralimni - buy apartment property for sale in Paralimni and Protaras Cyprus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Quality property development ideally located between Protaras and Paralimni, 1.5 km from the golden sandy beaches, within walking distance of the supermarket, shops and restaurants, and only 15 minutes drive from the tourist area of Ayia Napa.
		CHARA PARNITHA consists of two outstanding blocks of apartments.
		There are 20 apartment properties of one, two and three bedrooms, some of which will enjoy the sea view and two of them a garden.
	www.buypropertyincyprus.co.uk /protaras-parnitha-apts.htm (192 words)

	Under Parnitha, a village fit for sporting gods - News in Depth -
		Under Parnitha, a village fit for sporting gods - News in Depth -
		Australians were among the first athletes to move into the Olympic Village at the weekend.
		The new $565 million Athens suburb is a sprawling complex of two and three-level apartment buildings at the foot of Mount Parnitha, 23 kilometres north of Athens.
	www.theage.com.au /olympics/articles/2004/08/01/1091298576275.html (431 words)

	USATODAY.com - Frenchman takes gold in mountain bike (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Neither American rider in Saturday's field on the Mount Parnitha course challenged for medals.
		Absalon was among the favorites, especially after winning the Olympic preview event at Mount Parnitha in May. Belgian world champion Filip Meirhaeghe — a silver medalist at Sydney — pulled out of the field last month after testing positive for EPO, which increases endurance by pumping more oxygen to red blood cells.
		The Olympic race completed a long road for Wells, who quit his job as a project manager for IBM in 2001 — abandoning six-figure earning potential and instead opting to make his living riding in races where a typical first prize is about $3,000.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/olympics/athens/cycling/2004-08-28-men-mtbike_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA (585 words)

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