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Travel to Greece section will eventually cover all
touristy areas of Greece!
So far I have covered:
Patras,
Thessaloniki,
and
Florina.
Greek Islands:
Corfu,
Mykonos,
Ios,
Santorini
Athens
 Athens
is the capital and largest city of Greece, the birthplace of
democracy and also home to some World Heritage Sites. In Greek it is pronounced as Αθήνα (Athína).
The Olympic Games were held in Athens in 2004. The population is
about 3,700,000. The time in Athens is + 2 hours from Greenwich
Meantime (GMT).
Flights to Athens from USA,
Europe and Australia
There are direct flights to Athens
via the USA and in various countries from Europe. If you are
flying from Australia, you will have to do at least one stop,
perhaps in Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand. Eleftherios Venizelos
International Airport in Spata is the main airport of Athens. It
is located 33km
southeast of Athens and is easily accessible via Attiki Odos, a
six-lane motorway constituting the Athens City Ring Road.
If you live in Europe, an
alternative to travel to Greece is to drive. The shortest ferry
trip is from Brindisi. A slow ferry will take about 15 hours to
Patras and 8 hours to Corfu. There are also ferries from Bari
which take a little longer. The Ancona ferries take about 22 hours
to Patras. There are ferries from Venice and Trieste too and these
take about 36 hours. If you are taking a train it is easier to go
from Slovenia via Belgrade and Skopia to Athens.
Public Transport in Athens
Public transport to Athens is
provided by metro, railway and buses. If are only going to visit
the city centre, it is sometimes quicker to walk to take a taxi.
When to Come to Athens, Greece
The best time to visit Athens is in
Spring and Autumn. Avoid July and August, it can be very hot.
Sightseeing
Top sites worth seeing in Athens:
1. Acropolis
The
Acropolis Museum is located on a
large hill lies in the centre of the city and contains a cluster
of ancient ruins. It considered as one of
the most important museums in the world. It is the
most famous site in all of Athens.
2. Plaka area
Plaka is a 19th-century
neighbourhood which was once strictly working
class, but thanks to careful, historically accurate renovations,
it is now one of the most exclusive addresses in Athens. Quaint,
narrow streets are lined with cafes, souvenir shops and
boutiques, attracting folks with a wealth of merchandise and
energy.
3. Kolonaki
Kolonali is Located
on the lower slopes of Lycabettus. This chic region is best known
for its elegant shopping.
4.
Lykavitos Hill
Lykavitos Hill is
the location of Athens' tallest hill is accessible by cable car or on foot. A
small, beautiful church at the top provides sightseeing
opportunities and great views. If you're walking up, rest and
refresh at the halfway point, where a café boasts an eye-level
view of the Acropolis. A restaurant at the top serves visitors who
take the easy way up. The "Hill of the Wolves," as the name
translates, is the best place in Athens to see both sunset and
moonrise.
5. National
Gardens
The National Gardens
is a large park and was once the king's private gardens. It
is now free and open to the public. Wander among trees and
flowering shrubs or visit the small zoo.
6. Piraeus
Piraeus is a the
Athens main port. Here you can get ferries to the outer islands.
The town itself has some of the best seafood restaurants in
Athens. It is also nice to water around the waterfront.
7. Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square is the largest and the most
important square in Athens. It houses the monument of the Unknown
Soldier, the Parliament and the most luxurious hotels of the city.
It is worth watching the soldier on duty.
Other Places Worth Seeing:
Crete and its capital
Iraklion
Greek Islands: Santorni, Rhodes,
Crete, Kefalonia, Kos, Zakynthos (Zante)
Mainland:
Kavala, Meteora, Mount Athos, Halkidiki.
How to get there:
If you are flying
to Greece via Athens or Thessaloniki.
You can access Greece from Europe via Serbia and Bulgaria and you
can travel also from Turkey.
Have you visited Greece? What would you recommend for
tourists to see and do?
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