A category of articles about the best things to do in Athens including sites, food, and hidden gems.
I always thought I knew Athens pretty well. After all, it is the place I’ve lived my entire life in. That was until I had a conversation with a friend over coffee, and he told me there was a former underground Nazi torture site on Korai Street that is open to the public. Stunned by…
The Acropolis is the reason a lot of people come to Athens in the first place, and I believe that’s fair. After all, it is one of the most important ancient sites in the world, it is visible from most of the city, and yes, it is worth visiting. However, from my experience it is…
Athens is not the kind of city people usually come to for the beaches first. And honestly, that’s fair. If you only look at the closer urban stretch of the coast, the Riviera can seem a bit overrated. But the coast gets much better once you know where to go. There are sandy beaches, small…
Last updated: March 2026 Summer is the most intense time to visit Athens. The city is hot, busy, but full of energy. Days are long, nights run late, and everything happens outside, from rooftop bars to late dinners and walks through the centre. It’s also the time when most people visit. Cruise ships arrive daily,…
Last updated: March 2026. Spring is one of my favourite times of year in Athens. The city wakes up again after winter, cafés put their tables back outside, and the hills around the Acropolis turn green for a few short weeks before summer burns that away. It’s also one of the easiest times to enjoy…