Athens Travel Planning
We have to be honest. We live in Athens so we are a bit biased. Thus, we believe you should visit Athens first. Then go to Thessaloniki, Greece’s 2nd largest and prettiest city. Athens has the one and only Acropolis. You have to see it to believe it. The city’s museums are amongst the best…
One of the reasons we love living in Athens is its proximity to the beach. We don’t own a car and don’t like to drive. Therefore, we go to the beach by tram, bus, or biking. Granted, compared to other Greek beaches, the ones in Athens are not that special. However, we always have a…
We love exploring the beautiful streets of Athens, where past and present come together in a truly unique way. Few cities offer such a remarkable blend of old and new as the Greek capital. Some streets are straight, wide, and lined with elegant neoclassical buildings. Others are narrow, winding, and filled with flowers. You’ll often…
When you think of Athens, its ancient sites probably come to mind. However, the Greek capital is much more than that. It hosts wonderful Byzantine churches, Ottoman-era mosques, lavish neoclassical palaces, and chic modern architecture. After World War II, Athens experienced unprecedented growth. Millions of people from across Greece moved to the capital to start…
Who hasn’t dreamed of visiting Athens? It is, after all, one of the most famous cities in the world. Everyone on the planet knows Greek culture, architecture, food, and nature. That’s why Athens seems so familiar and at the same time new. Evidently, you have to see Athens’ most popular attractions. There’s no way you…
We live in Athens and go to Piraeus pretty frequently. It’s a short metro ride from home or we bike there ourselves. There are lots of things to do in Piraeus. In fact, the port is an attraction in itself. Piraeus has it all: marinas, museums, churches, restaurants, beaches, and shops. Most tourist just pass…
Most of our friends spend only 3 days in Athens. Then off they go to their favorite island. We never tire of suggesting they spend more time in the capital, but it seems that’s all the time they have. Therefore, we have learned to tour our city in a short time. We rush a bit,…
I know it sounds contradictory but one of the reasons I love living in Athens is how easy it is to escape the city. Amazing natural spots and historic sites are just a step away from the bustling cosmopolitan capital of Greece. Athens is on the coast and kind of in the middle of the…
Greece is famous for its archaeological remains, culture, food, beaches, and people. To us, it is the nicest country in Europe. That’s why we moved to Athens. We love discovering street art and doing other unusual things in Athens. The city is an open air museum. Take a leisurely walk around Athens and you will…
We fell in love with Greece long time ago and moved there. To us, it’s the prettiest country in Europe. Being locals, we know where you can find the best views in Athens. Of course, the Parthenon presides over the city. But that’s not all. Athens has a couple of hills with epic views. You…
Most people think about Greece as a summer destination. Why wouldn’t they? The country is blessed with some of the nicest beaches on the planet. However, visit Athens, or anywhere in Greece in winter, and you’ll be hooked forever. Mild temperatures, peace, loads of space, and relaxed locals will make you want to come back…
We live in Athens, and for us, it is one of the nicest cities in the world. Independently from what we think, it is one of the most extraordinary places in Europe. Its ancient ruins are a testament to when the city was the center of the Western world. Numerous medieval churches are remnants of…