Athens transport guides
I spend enough hours stuck in traffic every week to know that renting a car in Athens is unnecessary. In many cases, it is actually a bad idea. The traffic can be absurd, driving behaviour is horrible, and parking sometimes takes longer than the drive itself. And the strange part is that you do not…
Internet access is one of the first things you’ll want working as soon as you land in Athens. You’ll need it for maps, taxi apps, tickets, translations, and basic travel planning. The airport makes buying a SIM card look easy, but that convenience usually comes with a much higher price. I’ve used Cosmote, Vodafone, and…
Taxis are everywhere in Athens. They’re yellow, easy to spot, and you’ll see them constantly moving through the city. They’re also where a lot of visitors end up having their most annoying transport experiences. And if I’m being honest, locals don’t exactly trust them either. That doesn’t mean every driver is a problem, most are…
Athens is a city of 3.5 million people, but getting around is easier than it might first look. Once you reach the historic centre, a lot of the city is walkable. For longer distances, there is a modern and safe metro system, buses, trams, taxis, and a few other options. Some are really useful, while…
If you’re flying into Athens, your first interaction with Greece will not be the Acropolis, but rather the Eleftherios Venizelos international Airport. And whether your first impression of the country is calm and efficient, or chaotic and overpriced, depends almost entirely on what you do in the first 60 minutes after landing. I’m going to…