Athens For Tourists

Is it safe? Is it worth it? How many nights should I book? These are the most frequent questions we receive from tourists wondering whether they should include Athens in their Greek holiday schedule or not. In this article, we have gathered most such questions and… their answers. So, here is how we introduce Athens for tourists.

Generally 2 or 3 nights the most are enough to see Athens. Until few years ago, many visitors would arrive in Athens airport and then go directly to the port to board the ferry to the islands. Now the trend has changed and tourists choose to spend a couple of days sightseeing in Athens and then continue for beach holidays to the islands.

Most visitors come to Athens in tourist season, which lasts from April to October in Greece. However, over the last years, due to good weather and flights frequency from abroad, Athens is growing into a great city break during autumn and winter months. Weather in winter season is great in Athens, with average temperature 8-15oC and many days of sunshine. Hotels are open all year round and room rates are cheaper than in high season. Sights and museums are also open every day (except Monday) until 15:00 in the afternoon. July and August are busy but very hot months, so make sure you have hat and plenty of water during your walks.

Although there is some concern about safety in Athens, the truth is that the Greek capital remains one of the safest places in the world. Visitors just have to choose accommodation in a safe area, such as Syntagma Square or Plaka, and avoid places with higher criminality, especially at nights. Such places with higher criminality rate are Omonoia Square, Viktoria Square or Metaxourgeio. Also have your mind for pick pocketing in crowded places, like buses, metro or the port.

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