This is my Athens Travel Blog!
Athens is the capital of Greece and it is one of the most fascinating cities in Europe. Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, and its a cultural and archaeology heaven. From the picturesque Monastiraki square to the unique Acropolis Temple and hundreds of museums, Athens has something for everyone. My advice though, is that if this is your first time in Greece and you are not interested at all in museums, you would probably be better off going straight to a Greek island, especially if it’s summertime, as the weather can get very hot.
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Make sure you also visit my other travel blogs and guides: Santorini Travel Guide, Mykonos Travel Guide, Crete Travel Guide, Paros Travel Guide and Amorgos Travel Guide, Naxos Travel Guide.
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ATHENS TRAVEL BLOG
Athens Hotels
- Where To Stay in Athens
If it’s your first time in Athens then you should definitely start with the basics and stay downtown but not every area is the same or equally safe. - Best Hotels in Athens
This is a very handy list with some of the best hotels in Athens along with tips on which ones to avoid - Best Family Hotels in Athens
Athens with kids might be challenging (especially for young kids) so where you are staying is very important. - Best Hotels in Plaka
Plaka is the cutest and one of the safest areas to stay in Athens with lots of boutique hotels with lovely rooftops
Athens How To’s
- How to Get From Athens to Santorini
Visiting the most famous Greek island from Athens is quite easy and straight forward - How To Get From Athens to Mykonos
Mykonos is only a 3 hrs ferry from Athens and you can even do it on a daytrip - How To Get From Athens to Crete
Crete is the largest Greek island and one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean - How To Get From Athens to Naxos
Naxos is a beautiful island only a 4 hours ferry from Athens but you can also fly to it - How To Get From Athens to Paros
Paros is only a 3-hour ferry from Athens and it also has a small airport that only has flights to and from Athens - How To Get From Athens to Amorgos
Amorgos is a small island in Cyclades with unspoilt beauty and no airport, which is a good thing! - How To Get From Athens to Milos
Milos is an underrated Greek island with stunning beaches and incredible landscapes and history - How To Get From Athens to Tinos
Tinos is an island that is faster to reach from Rafina port than Piraeus - How To Get From Athens to Ios
Ios is a little paradise in Cyclades only 4 hours by ferry from Athens but there are no flights that can take you there - How To Get From Athens to Syros
Syros is a truly unique island with one of the most different capital towns Ermoupoli which is only a 2 hours ferry from Athens - How To Get From Athens to Corfu
Corfu belongs to the Ionian islands group and it’s just a 1 hour flight from Athens but there are other options too on how to get there - How To Get From Athens to Kefalonia
Kefalonia is one of the largest Greek islands and the best way to get there is by flying to Argostoli Airport in only 1 hour - How To Get From Athens to Zakynthos
Zakynthos or Zante is the island with the famous Navagio beach and it’s just a 1 hour flight away from Athens - How To Get From Athens to Delphi
Delphi is one of the most important places of ancient Greece and a day trip from Athens is highly recommended - How To Get From Athens to Meteora
Meteora is one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world and on the UNESCO Heritage List - How to Get From Athens to Lefkada
Lefkada is an island that is connected to mainland Greece by a floating bridge so you can literally drive to it
Things To Do in Athens
- Acropolis Tickets
These are the best options for you with tips on which entrance is the best and how to book your Acropolis tickets to skip the lines and get the most out of the best attraction in Greece - Best Things to Do in Athens
Athens is full of history, culture and beautiful neighbourhoods with so many unique things to do - Best Beaches in Athens
Athens has some very impressive beaches on its southern suburbs that you can reach either by bus, tram or by driving - Best Greek islands near Athens
Some of the best Greek islands are actually within a 2 hr ferry trip from Athens and you should definitely try to visit them - Best Greek Island Tours from Athens
Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Egina and Agistri island are only some of the magical Greek islands in the Saronic gulf that you can visit for a daytrip from Athens - Acropolis Museum
Everything you need to know about the best museum in Greece with lots of pics to help you - Acropolis vs Parthenon
Acropolis is not the same as the Parthenon temple, so I am explaining the differences in this post - National Historical Museum in Athens
Located in the Greek old parliament, this is a great museum to learn more about modern Greece and the Greek War of Independence. - National Archaeological Museum in Athens
This is the single most important museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in Europe, so make sure you visit it - A small bronze plaque on the Acropolis
The story of Manolis Glezos and Apostolos Santas is one of the most fascinating ones in modern Greece’s history and there is a thing to look out while on Acropolis
But…there is more to Greece than just Athens, so make sure you check my other travel blogs:
- Mykonos Travel Blog: all you need to know about the Greek island with the best beaches and the most amazing nightlife
- Santorini Travel Blog: all you need to know about the most famous Greek island
- Crete Travel Blog: the capital of Greece is a foodie’s and culture lovers’ paradise
- Amorgos Travel Blog: a complete travel guide for one of the most underrated Greek islands
- Paros Travel Blog: Paros is one of the most hyped Greek islands at the moment
- Naxos Travel Blog: Naxos has some of the best beaches on any Greek island
- Other destinations in Greece: less known Greek islands and destinations to avoid the tourist traps
