Arts & Culture

The city’s rich classical tradition and its geographical location - at the crossroads of cultures - have always lent it a formidable platform for artistic expression. That high regard for the arts continues today, with a mushrooming of modern innovations. Every year, the city’s cultural calendar presents exhibits and festivals of international scope, original productions and notable artistic happenings.

Sightseeing

Athens takes the fuss out of sightseeing. It is a user-friendly town thanks to the pleasant demeanor of the  English-speaking Athenians and the easy to use and manageable   transportation system. The visitor can see a lot in one day. Archaeological   Sites & Classical Greek Monuments, Byzantine Monuments & Ottoman Monuments, Museums, Art Galleries, street performances, festivals. Needless  to say, The Acropolis remains a "must see"...

Getting around

A state-of-the-art metro system, wide avenues, an efficient public transportation system and a compact city center, all make moving around Athens easy and convenient. The Athens transportation network now includes new buses, pollution-free trolleys, tram and a revamped electric railway system that connects to two metro lines. Piraeus’s port, in short distance from the Athens city center, serves national and international sea lines. The modern highways make driving to and from the city, a pleasant experience.

Gastronomy

Gourmet and traditional Greek cuisine, in the past decade, has become one of the most popular in the world as it has been proven to provide a flavourful healthy and balanced diet. Culinary aficionados are encouraged to delight in the myriad of sophisticated restaurants that boast tastes and interiors inspired from all parts of the world. The local and traditional outdoor seaside taverns and cafes are plentiful and a cultural mainstay.

Shopping

Shopping in Athens - a showcase for its traditional and modern culture and lifestyle - can be a fascinating and satisfying experience for all. Amidst the many well-known international name brand outposts and traditional Greek art and folklore shops, are hundreds of chic boutiques and specialty stores blossoming with great fashion finds for every taste and budget. Make sure to stop in at one of the many wonderful year-round outdoor cafés and restaurants to make your experience of shopping in the Athenian way, complete!

Weather

Athens is an ideal year-round destination with comfortable and favorable climate conditions for travel and sightseeing. Rainfall is minimal and the summers (June through August) are dry and hot with temperatures ranging, on average, from 78° to 94°F or 20° to 34°C. The Mediterranean climate makes for mild winters and even milder autumns in low-lying areas, with the coldest temperatures reported in January at a very temperate 41° to 55° F or 5°to 13°C.

Shopping Hours

• Major outlets Monday-Friday. 9:00-21:00 
• Small shops Monday & Wednesday 9:00 to 15:30 
• Friday, 9:00 to 20:30 Saturday 9:00 to 15:30

The airport

The newly renovated, award winning Athens International Airport, Eleftherios Venizelos, serves 83 international destinations. Its close proximity to the city center, 30 minutes by car and 40 minutes by train, makes Athens easily accessible.
For more information, you may visit the official site of the Athens International Airport

Transportation

Network includes new buses, pollution-free trolleys, tram and a revamped electric railway system that connects to the metro lines. Taxis are inexpensive by European standards. Find more information here

Useful Links

• http://www.visitgreece.gr/en    
• https://www.discovergreece.com/en   
• https://www.athenscvb.gr/  
• https://www.cityofathens.gr/en/