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Live the Acropolis experience
The Acropolis tops most lists of things to do in Athens for good reason. It's not just a world-renowned monument and eternal symbol of the city, but its most recognisable feature, the Parthenon (dedicated to the goddess Athena), gave the city its name. A tour of the Acropolis brings you face to face with a 2,500-year-old legend. And when you find yourself standing above Athens, with a 360-degree view of the city, it's hard to imagine you need anything more.
And of course to complete the experience, you'll visit the Acropolis Museum, specially designed to showcase statues and other antiquities originally found in or on the Acropolis or unearthed during the creation of the museum itself.
And of course to complete the experience, you'll visit the Acropolis Museum, specially designed to showcase statues and other antiquities originally found in or on the Acropolis or unearthed during the creation of the museum itself.
Source: Discover Greece
Beach-time on the Athens Riviera
Athens Riviera has been the secret of Athenians for decades and now's the time to share it with the rest of the world. A series of beaches, restaurants and bars run all the way down the Athens coastline - from Paleo Faliro (up from Piraeus port) through the southern suburbs of Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza and on to the tip of Attica at Cape Sounion.
There are organised beaches (with sunbeds, bars and sea sports during summer months) and quiet strips of sand or rocks to dive off. You'll get the feeling that, here, the legendary Greek summer never ends. And what could be more magical than spending the day snorkelling under the gaze of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, followed by a beach-side dinner under the stars?
There are organised beaches (with sunbeds, bars and sea sports during summer months) and quiet strips of sand or rocks to dive off. You'll get the feeling that, here, the legendary Greek summer never ends. And what could be more magical than spending the day snorkelling under the gaze of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, followed by a beach-side dinner under the stars?
Source: Discover Greece
Leave time for some shopping therapy!
You're here for the new Athens, so the last of your things to do in the Greek capital is tap into the rich vein of creativity that has its source in the artists and entrepreneurs that emerged during the debt crisis a few years ago.
As you wander around Athens' neighbourhoods, you won't be able to resist the cute little boutiques and souvenir shops selling locally made original objects. You'll find stylish summer and beachwear from upcoming Greek designers (ask the shop owner for some tips) and jewellery inspired by ancient designs with a modern twist.
As you wander around Athens' neighbourhoods, you won't be able to resist the cute little boutiques and souvenir shops selling locally made original objects. You'll find stylish summer and beachwear from upcoming Greek designers (ask the shop owner for some tips) and jewellery inspired by ancient designs with a modern twist.
Source: Discover Greece
Hit the nightlife, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Athenians love to be out and about, particularly on the warm evening and nights from April to November. Socialising takes place outdoors in bars and restaurants that often take on the character of their neighbourhoods.
So here's your chance to discover some new faces around town: Keramikos and Gazi (for clubbing and a younger crowd), Monastiraki and Thissio (rooftop bars and dining, ideal for couples), Koukaki (cozy bars for cocktails, sidewalk cafes, tavernas and awesome places for brunch), Kolonaki (with an irresistible nightlife scene, especially in the winter), Pangrati (an artsy aura and cool cafe scene), Petralona (mostly for food and live folk music at what are known as koutoukia and rebetadika). Or perhaps you're looking for the privacy of a 5* hotel indoor bar or terrace overlooking the Acropolis.
So here's your chance to discover some new faces around town: Keramikos and Gazi (for clubbing and a younger crowd), Monastiraki and Thissio (rooftop bars and dining, ideal for couples), Koukaki (cozy bars for cocktails, sidewalk cafes, tavernas and awesome places for brunch), Kolonaki (with an irresistible nightlife scene, especially in the winter), Pangrati (an artsy aura and cool cafe scene), Petralona (mostly for food and live folk music at what are known as koutoukia and rebetadika). Or perhaps you're looking for the privacy of a 5* hotel indoor bar or terrace overlooking the Acropolis.
Source: Discover Greece