24/08/2026
I can’t believe I overlooked this city for so long…AD
It has thousands of years of history, amazing food, neighbourhoods made for wandering and even clear blue water less than 30 minutes from the city.
And what I loved most? We didn’t feel like we had to rush. We could explore on foot, stop for long lunches, spend an afternoon by the sea and actually take our time.
📍 Athens, Greece
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🏨 **WHERE TO STAY**
– right in the centre on Ermou Street, just steps from Syntagma Square and so well located for exploring Athens on foot. Make time for a drink or dinner on the rooftop overlooking the Acropolis.
🏛️ **THINGS TO DO IN ATHENS**
• Acropolis + Ancient Agora
• Wander through Anafiotika + Plaka
• Explore Monastiraki
• See Little Kook + Psyrri after dark
• Spend an afternoon on the Athens Riviera
• Swim + relax at Bolivar Beach Club
🍴 **WHERE TO EAT IN ATHENS**
• Nonna’s
• Anefani
• Focal at
• Dinner by the sea in Vouliagmeni
✈️ **GETTING THERE**
We travelled with British Airways Holidays flying from London Heathrow and staying at Electra Rhythm Athens Having our flights and hotel together made everything feel really easy, so we could concentrate on enjoying the trip from the moment we arrived.
My biggest tip for an Athens city break? Don’t try to tick everything off. Leave time to wander, have the long lunch, watch the sunset and escape to the coast. Some of the best parts of this trip were simply having nowhere we needed to rush to.
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