Amazing Pictures Of Athens & The Greek Islands Covered In Snow

There is undeniably something magical about snow, especially when it falls in places that see it rarely. On Sunday and Monday, as the “Elpis” weather system brought freezing temperatures in many parts of the country, the air in Athens and on the islands filled with snowflakes. And although the Greek capital has experienced snow before, this is a once-in-a-lifetime weather event for the Greek islands, with locals saying that it has been decades since the last time they witnessed such an amount of snow!

The heavy snowfall has caused many problems both in Athens and the islands, as Greece, a sunny country, isn't used to coping with such extreme weather events. For this reason, the government announced that Tuesday, January 25th, is to be considered a holiday for all workers in both the private and public sectors.

All the problems aside, however, many enjoyed the weather and were eager to capture the magical, snowy moments! Here are some of our favorite pictures of Athens and the Greek islands blanketed in snow, looking like they are straight out of a fairytale!

Acropolis - Athens 


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Ano Siros - Siros Island 


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📸 Main image: @amaliakovaiou