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Quarries and marble on the slopes of Hymettus
The rocks of Hymettus include limestone, schist and large masses of marble, and quarries once worked the marble on the western side of the mountain.
Flora
The Hymettus rock rose and scabious
654 plant species grow on Hymettus and 40 of them are endemic to Greece. Two plants carry the name of the mountain.
Fauna
Birds of Hymettus: what to look for in spring and autumn
Hymettus is a known bird watching spot very close to the centre of Athens. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit.
Monuments
Koutouki cave and the lion of Hymettus
Caves form on the slopes of Hymettus. The largest is Koutouki, above Paiania, and the smaller Lion cave is tied to a local tradition.