Grecian airport ruins
An Olympic Airways airplane stands on the premises of the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 16, 2014. For almost 60 years Hellenikon was Athens' only airport but it closed down in 2001 to make way for a newer, more modern airport before the city hosted the 2004 Olympic Games. After languishing for years as a wasteland of crumbling terminals, Hellenikon is set for resurrection as a glitzy coastal resort. Lamda Development, controlled by Greece's powerful Latsis family and leading a consortium of Chinese and Abu-Dhabi based companies, has big dreams for the area since signing a 915 million euro deal for a 99-year lease in March.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
A board is seen inside a deserted hall at the west terminal of the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 16, 2014.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
Olympic Airways travel tags are seen behind a desk inside the west terminal of the former Athens International airport.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
A lounge at the former Athens International airport.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
Documents are seen in an office at the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
A photograph of an Olympic Airways aircraft is seen inside a hall which was used as a museum for the carrier at the Hellenikon airport south of Athens.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
A view of a burnt building in the west terminal of the former Athens International airport.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
A corridor leading to a passenger gate is seen in the east terminal of the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 17, 2014.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
A runway is seen at the former Athens International airport of Hellenikon, June 17, 2014.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
An auxiliary control tower stands in front of the east terminal of the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 16, 2014.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
Plants grow outside the east terminal of the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 17, 2014.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
The Olympic Airways logo is seen on a building at the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 16, 2014.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
An auxiliary control tower is reflected in a mirror at a deserted cafe in the east terminal of the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 16, 2014.
Hellenikon, Athens's abandoned airport
A plane is seen through the window of an auxiliary control tower at the former Athens International airport, Hellenikon, June 16, 2014.