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Athens
Greece · ATH
The Acropolis above a city that never stops eating.
About
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is the eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU). The Municipality of Athens, which constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire urban area, had a population of 643,452 in 2021, within its official limits, and a land area of 38.96 square kilometres.
Source: Wikipedia — Athens (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- historical · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- theater · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan54°F9d wet
- Feb57°F7d wet
- Mar61°F7d wet
- Apr69°F6d wet
- May77°F5d wet
- Jun87°F5d wet
- Jul93°F2d wet
- Aug91°F2d wet
- Sep83°F3d wet
- Oct74°F3d wet
- Nov65°F8d wet
- Dec58°F9d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
The Greek Food Experience (Max 8 persons)From $128 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Athens Greek Cooking Class: Pita Gyros from Scratch –The OriginalFrom $130 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Athens Old City Private Photoshoot Tour/ 3hoursFrom $224 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Luxury Cruise in AthensFrom $2,369 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners' Guided Try Scuba DivingFrom $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Flavors of Athens Food TourFrom $244 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), about 12 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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