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6 Athens strolls for every type of traveller

Explore new neighbourhoods, climb to the capital’s highest point, visit the site where Aristotle once taught and discover the oases of greenery in and around the city in our list of Athens strolls

TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Athens: Half Day Sailing the Athens Riviera

Half Day Sailing boat tour in Athens on a catamaran

Spetses the Argosaronic island of captains

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7 popular sailing destinations near Athens

The islands of the Argosaronic Gulf are ever-popular with sailors, primarily because they are so close to Athens.

The Herodion (as it’s commonly called) is one of the most striking Athens monuments and one of the world’s oldest functioning theatres

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The spectacle of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus has been staging musical and theatrical performances – on and off – for two full millennia but audiences have never stopped being inspired by the iconic setting at the base of the Acropolis

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The must-see Athens landmarks revealed in a stroll

Taking a walk around Athens is like visiting an open-air museum, with some of the most impressive ancient Greek monuments appearing at every turn. So put on a comfy pair of shoes and let’s set out to discover all those must-see Athens landmarks

The Early Cycladic Period gave us the famous figurines of men and woman, and sometimes just faces, notable for the beauty of their lines and luminosity of the marble

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A tour of the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens

Discover how some of the most ancient objects in the world are also amongst the most graceful, continuing to inspire fashion and design thousands of years after they were created.

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Feeling the vibes of Athens around the Acropolis

Using the Acropolis as your compass, a city of extraordinary contrasts and charms opens up beneath your feet

COVER STORY

A foodie guide to Athens

Athens has developed quite a reputation as a foodie destination, with modern Greek and fine-dining options slipping seamlessly alongside the tavernas, ouzeries and koutoukia (traditional, mostly family-run restaurants).

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10 top-rated day trips from Athens

Take your holidays to the Greek capital to next level with Athens day trips that include world-famous archaeological sites, nature activities, beaches, traditional villages and lots of food

The Changing of the Presidential Guard by the Evzones (special guards) protecting the Tomb on the Unknown Solider

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12 historical buildings in Athens for architecture lovers

From landmark institutions to neoclassical houses turned into museums, Athens’ historical buildings reveal a unique architectural heritage

6 Athens strolls for every type of traveller

Athens: Half Day Sailing the Athens Riviera

7 popular sailing destinations near Athens

The spectacle of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens

The must-see Athens landmarks revealed in a stroll

A tour of the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens

Feeling the vibes of Athens around the Acropolis

A foodie guide to Athens

10 top-rated day trips from Athens

12 historical buildings in Athens for architecture lovers

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