Things To DoThings To Do
Acropolis & ParthenonAcropolis & Parthenon
This ancient citadel consists of several important buildings such as the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike, and is soaked in history.
Acropolis MuseumAcropolis Museum
A modern museum with artifacts from the Acropolis
Ancient Agora of AthensAncient Agora of Athens
The Agora was the center of Athenian democracy, where the city's most important political functions were exercised and where both Pericles and Socrates once walked. The ruins of the ancient Agora, the exceptionally well-preserved temple of Hephaistos and the restored Stoa of Attalos may be visited in the shadow of the Acropolis at a site characterized by particular natural beauty.
The District of PlakaThe District of Plaka
Plaka is Athens' oldest historical neighborhood with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. Sidewalk cafes and family-run tavernas stay open until late
Lake VouliagmeniLake Vouliagmeni
This natural thermal pool is known for its therapeutic properties and dramatic cliff-side setting. Soak in the warm waters, which hover in the mid-20s Celsius, or take advantage of the "natural fish spa" for some foot grooming by the local Garra Rufa fish.
Temple of PoseidonTemple of Poseidon
The Temple of Poseidon is an ancient Greek temple on Cape Sounion, Greece, dedicated to the god Poseidon.
Beaches on the Athens RivieraBeaches on the Athens Riviera
There are many beaches to discover along the coast. Beaches in Athens start pretty close to Piraeus and continue all the way to Cape Sounio 1. Glyfada Beach 2. Astir Beach 3. Vouliagmeni Beach 4. Varkiza Beach 5. Althea Beach 6. Lagonisi Beach 7. Mavro Lithari Beach 8. Anavyssos Beach 9. KAPE Beach 10. Legrena Beach 11. Sounio Beach
Open Air CinemasOpen Air Cinemas
Cinema under the stars is a cherished Athenian institution during the steamy summer months. Every neighbourhood has at least one open-air movie house—some as old as the history of cinema itself.