Athens Travel Stories

Nov 11, 2023 • 8 min read

Athens is a traveler-friendly city packed full of amazing sights – here's a local's guide to help you plan your first trip to Greece's capital.

Aug 12, 2023 • 6 min read

Athens offers the first or final taste of Greece for many travelers. Here are the foods and drinks you have to try.

Jun 15, 2023 • 7 min read

Learn the difference between Kolonaki and Koukaki, Psyrri and Gazi, in this tour of central Athens’ most visited districts.

Feb 25, 2023 • 6 min read

Tangled streets. Troublesome traffic. Athens can be tricky to navigate. This is how to get around.

Jan 12, 2023 • 3 min read

Whether you're after the beach or a bargain, here's when to go to Athens, Greece.

Jan 4, 2023 • 7 min read

Roam Athens’ ancient streets, then take in cost-free museums, markets and art. Here’s our guide to the best free things to do in Athens.

Jun 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Remnants of its glorious past make Athens a unique cultural destination with extraordinary energy and appeal

Feb 25, 2022 • 5 min read

From chic rooftop spots with breathtaking views of the city to old-school jazz haunts, here are the best bars and clubs in Athens.

Feb 25, 2022 • 4 min read

From wandering ancient sites to catching waves at Kyma Surf School, here's how to see Athens with kids.

Sep 28, 2021 • 4 min read

Whether you want quiet or crowds, luxury or frugality, the Athens Riviera has plenty of choices for fun in the sun and beyond.

Sep 27, 2021 • 4 min read

Green spaces and parks may be hard to find in urban Athens but that doesn't mean they aren't worth seeking out. Just use our list of the city's best parks!

Mar 27, 2020 • 4 min read

The eclectic shopping scene in Athens has something for every taste, from flea markets to fashion boutiques to high-end homeware shops.

Jan 14, 2020 • 5 min read

Vassilis Kallidis literally wrote the book on the best restaurants in Athens, Greece. Here are eighteen you need to try.

Jan 2, 2020 • 5 min read

With its white beaches, ancient sites and many islands, how do you choose where to go? Here are our top experiences for first-time visitors to Greece.

Dec 17, 2019 • 2 min read

In Greece, the three weeks before Lent form the carnival season, known locally as Apokries (9 February to 1 March in 2020). Here's what to expect

Oct 29, 2019 • 5 min read

Greece in winter is a land of glorious walks, uncluttered ancient sites and bustling city life. Here are the top things to do in Greece in winter.

Oct 23, 2019 • 5 min read

Athens' art, science, philosophy and mythology heritage is safely housed in the city’s countless museums. Here's a guide to ten of the very best.

Aug 30, 2019 • 5 min read

Every big city has its invisible side – sites and locales that bear the mark of history but hidden in the modern cityscape. Athens, with its long, tumultuous…

Jul 11, 2019 • 7 min read

Between the ‘left-hand, right-hand' debate, mega roundabouts seemingly sent from hell, and frustratingly incomprehensible road signs (what does that…

Jun 3, 2019 • 5 min read

Piraeus is the largest Mediterranean port in terms of passenger traffic and commercial activity, and most of Athens' visitors simply consider it a transit…

Mar 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Life in Athens is played out on the street. The best way to really get under the skin of the city is to join in this intoxicating mix that’s somewhere…

Feb 26, 2019 • 4 min read

Spoiled for choice – that's likely how you'll feel with a mere day in Athens. The Greek capital is brimming with grand sights, celebrated cuisine and…