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Visiting Athens, Greece


Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern metro, new motorways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National... more » Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern metro, new motorways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum. « less

Traveller Advice on Athens

374 Hotels & Accommodations

143 Things to Do

592 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
64°F 17°C
52°F 11°C
2 in 5 cm
Dec
55°F 12°C
45°F 7°C
3 in 7 cm
Jan
54°F 12°C
43°F 6°C
2 in 5 cm
Feb
56°F 13°C
42°F 5°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
59°F 15°C
45°F 7°C
2 in 4 cm
Apr
64°F 17°C
50°F 10°C
1 in 2 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
8 Nov
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
68°F 20°C
Lo:
57°F 13°C

Reviews you can trust

Athens Walking Tours

4 of 5 stars
Nova Scotia
7 Nov 2009

Last week I was in Athens on a walking tour of the Acropolis. It was an organized tour arranged through our cruise line. The crowds were horrific! There didn't seem to be any "flow" of traffic. ...more

Filoistron

7 Nov 2009

We 've been at Filistron in September and the service was faster and the food was delecius. The view is unique. You must taste "sougania". Don't miss the desserts. I recommend that it would be easier...more

Electra Palace Hotel Athens

2 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
7 Nov 2009

Summary: Great location and a very nice looking hotel, but lacking in the basic functionalities. I believe this hotel to be over-priced for what it has to offer. Pro's: - Location - this hotel...more

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