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<p><b>Drosia</b> is a suburban town in <a href="/pages/w/103117283061331">Attica</a>, <a href="/pages/w/106078956090444">Greece</a>. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality <a href="/pages/w/106219166075686">Dionysos</a>, of which it is a municipal unit.</p><p>Drosia is a mainly residential suburb, known for its location in the midst of evergreen pine forests. During the extreme heat of Greek summers, many Athenians drive up to Drosia on the weekends, seeking cool and shade in the taverns, cafes and one outdoor cinema theater, for which the area is known.</p><h2>Geography</h2><p>Drosia is situated in the hills in the northeastern part of the <a href="/pages/w/112233575456240">Athens</a> conurbation, at about 370 m elevation. The municipal unit has an area of 2.201 km2. It lies at the northwestern foot of the <a href="/pages/w/108223452539695">Penteliko Mountain</a>. It is 1 km southwest of <a href="/pages/w/104115156291493">Stamata</a>, 3 km northeast of <a href="/pages/w/104042849632275">Ekali</a>, 3 km south of <a href="/pages/w/119909908081592">Agios Stefanos</a> and 19 km northeast of <a href="/pages/w/112233575456240">Athens</a> city centre. Its built-up area is continuous with those of the neighbouring suburbs Stamata, <a href="/pages/w/104200679617264">Rodopoli</a>, <a href="/pages/w/106219166075686">Dionysos</a> and <a href="/pages/w/104042849632275">Ekali</a>. <a href="/pages/w/137212269633390">Greek National Road 83</a> (Athens - Marathon - Rafina) passes through Drosia.</p><h2>History</h2><p>A former rural village, Drosia started growing with the arrival of refugees from <a href="/pages/w/112308855452499">Pontus</a> after the <a href="/pages/w/138059232884809">Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922</a>. Originally named <i>Rossochori</i>, it was renamed to <i>Drosia</i> in 1947. It was part of the community of <a href="/pages/w/104115156291493">Stamata</a> until 1950, when it became a separate community.</p>