Athens Travel and Holidays Guide
The city is the business, cultural, economic, financial, political and cultural center as well as the capital city of Greece.
Built on ancient ruins, the city has unique architecture and style, especially with buildings next to ancient ruins reminding locals and travelers of the rich cultural past.
Continue reading about Greece's cultural history.
The City Center is perhaps the most popular tourist destination. With a wide variety of shops, landmarks and ancient sites, along with the city's architecture makes it a very promising destination.
When to Travel to Athens - Weather Report
Personally, the best months in terms of climate are May, June, September and October. Try to avoid Athens during July and August, as the heatwaves are frequent and for the elderly it can be uncomfortable.
However, every season of the year is interesting in Athens. The locals who stay love it in August, as most of the city's workforce is away on holidays and there are no traffic jams.
There may be a week or so of snow between December and February, but also the Halcyon days which have been recorded in Greek Mythology, where Greece enjoys a relatively warm sunny week in mid-winter.
What to See in Athens
Start by sneaking out of your hotel or other accommodation and start wandering around the city center for shops and antiques near Plaka and the ancient market.
A visit to the Acropolis and the new Acropolis museum is highly recommended, as you can see perhaps the most important landmark in Athens. The Acropolis is lying on the city's skyline and with its lights at night it is a very pleasant sighting.
If you are visiting during the summer, head down to the South-East for some sandy beaches and some lovely cocktails.
What to Eat in Athens
The most popular food in Athens (and in Greece in general) is the Souvlaki. A delicious pitta bread filled with meat, tomatoes, onions and the wonderful tzatziki (garlic sauce).
There are many different kinds of restaurants and tavernas with a wide range of dishes available, all delicious and most with very reasonable prices.
There are also sushi and Asian restaurants and many other International restaurants, but it would be a pity not to try authentic Greek food, with some of the Mediterranean's finest ingredients.
And what about a seafood restaurant which is located on the beach?
Where to Hang-Out in Athens
The areas of Plaka, Psirri, Monastiraki and Syntagma Square offer a wide variety of entertainment, eating and walking options.
In the north suburbs, try heading to Kifissia and Kefalari for some very nice shops, bars, restaurants and cafes.
Most areas on the southern coastline of Athens offer plenty of options for you, including some sandy beaches, seafood restaurants and cafes.
There are probably hundreds of places to visit while in Greece but what is mentioned above should give you plenty to worry about.