Athens Travel Guide
Greece
Athens is the capital and largest urban centre of Greece, with a population of 3,154,463. It sits in southern Greece, close to the Saronic Gulf, with the city extending towards the coastal suburbs and the port of Piraeus.
Most air travellers arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH). The nearest named beaches include Lagonisi 2-Mediterraneo and Glyfada B Attiki, both 6.5 kilometres away, while further coastal options include Votsalakia beach in Piraeus at 8.3 kilometres and Kavouri Beach in Vouliagmeni at 18.7 kilometres.
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Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +30
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Greece for good service. While not mandatory, it's a appreciated gesture.
Best time to visit Athens
Jan
14°5Feb
13°7Mar
17°6Apr
20°9May
25°8Jun
32°4Jul
36°1Aug
33°3Sep
29°5Oct
24°3Nov
20°10Dec
15°10Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Athens
Glyfada B Attiki
6.5 km away
Lagonisi 2-Mediterraneo
6.5 km away
Votsalakia beach
8.3 km away
Freattyda beach
9.3 km away
Glyfada A Attiki
12.3 km away
Glyfada Attiki
13.8 km away
Voula beach
15.1 km away
Kavouri Beach
18.7 km away
Things to do in Athens
Temple of Athena Nike
monument
1.4 km
Temple of Olympian Zeus
monument
1.7 km
Ωδείο Ηρώδου Αττικού
monument
1.5 km
Μουσείο Μπενάκη
museum
1.4 km
Εθνικός Κήπος / National Garden
national park
1.5 km
Museum of Cycladic Art
art museum
1.6 km
Εθνικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο
history museum
0.8 km
Βυζαντινό και Χριστιανικό Μουσείο
art museum
1.8 km
Getting there
Athens International Airport · 19.9 km
Frequently asked Questions
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