Athens is a city where history meets modernity; sleek tram lines run between ancient ruins and their respective museums, and the surrounding hills and greenery make this bustling city feel like a part of the landscape around it. With the Aegean Sea stretching out to one side and mountains on the other, this is a fantastic holiday spot, and with ferry connections to neighbouring Greek islands, it’s a good base for a longer stay in Greece.
This is a great city to visit any time of year but in summer, with temperatures in Athens well above other cities in Europe, it is most popular with travellers. In the peak season markets and stalls cram the streets, offering anything from small-scale replicas of the perfectly proportioned Parthenon to hand-crafted stone trinkets and gifts for loved ones at home.
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