The heat that
greets you when you arrive in
Athens is at first
overwhelming, but almost
everything here can take your
breath away. Nothing is small
or unimportant. Everything has
meaning and history. Strolling
through the cobblestone
streets, you get a first hand
look at how ancient this city
really is.
Although its
packed full of history its also
embraced the modern world. Its
not uncommon to walk down one
street thats filled with fresh
fish markets, cross over and
enter the world of today with
bustling shops and boutiques.
When planning a trip to Athens,
its important to take note of
the weather. Even though the sun
shines most days, August is the
hottest month so if youre
planning on coming then, make
sure you pack extra sun screen
and drink a lot more water.
When exploring
this fascinating place you
should remember that the entire
city was built around the
Acropolis. This is an absolute
must see. Youll see Greeces
ancient history showcased among
its many sites. Sitting atop of
the hill is the Parthenon, known
as the birthplace of modern
democracy. Be one of the
millions of tourists that have
explored every corner of this
ancient site and come to
understand its place in history.
Another fascinating site is The
Temple of Zeus, which is
regarded as one of the Seven
Wonders of the ancient world.
All you need is a bit of your
imagination to see how this
temple looked at its prime and
explore the ruins that remain.
Make your way towards the
Plka, home to great restaurants
and boutiques. Although its
closed to street traffic watch
out for a few scooters and
motorcyclists to zoom up beside
you. Its a perfect place to
spend the evening as you stroll
along the winding streets and
explore the great shops.
The beach of Anavyssos is the
place where the locals go to get
away from the busyness of
Athens. But if you really want
to experience the best beaches
Greece has to offer, go to one
of its many islands. Many day
trips are available by boat
although sometimes one day isnt
enough to soak up everything the
islands can offer. Whether you
make Athens the focal point of
your trip or a resting point to
the many islands that surround
it, youll be glad you took the
time to explore this ancient
city.
