Athens

With the recent advent of low cost flights to Athens, a city break to Athens has now become a popular excursion. During a weekend break to Athens you can cram in a wealth of history and culture, all in the lovely Mediterranean climate.

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The capital of Greece is world famous for its ancient history, with everyone familiar with the sight of the 2,500 year old Acropolis perched above the city. The hectic surface that greets you when you first begin your holiday to Athens means that it takes some effort to see all that it has to offer the visitor. But once you make that effort, Athens becomes a charming, vibrant city with attractions, including monuments, museums, galleries, festivals and famous sights, and plenty to entertain even the most inquisitive visitor.

With hot summers and mild winters, Athens makes for an ideal year-round destination. There are luxury hotels in Athens, as well as budget accommodation in Athens city centre as well as in the surrounding areas. Locals and visitors alike take advantage of the excellent restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment available in and around the city centre. Even people from elsewhere in Greece chose to come and have a weekend break in Athens themselves.

Historical sites
There is over 5000 years of history in Athens. Visit Plaka, the old town of Athens, situated to the north and east of the Acropolis, you’ll find plenty of ancient monuments, churches and other historic sites. Plaka is also well worth exploring. Other popular historic local attractions include the Agora – a grand, ruined Roman building, the Temple of Zeus , Hadrian’s Arch – the city gate linking the Roman quarters and the original town, and the Dionysos Theatre – the oldest theatre in the world. As well as all the sites and monuments, Athens is home to world-class museums, exhibiting huge collections of historic Greek artifacts.

Home of the Olympics
Athens is the home of the Olympics, both modern and ancient, and most recently hosted the games in 2004. This meant a huge investment, including a new airport, Olympic buildings and the planting of trees and shrubs throughout the city. The Metro system, which opened in 2000 provides an efficient means of getting around the city.

If you have more time than just for a short break to Athens, from the old port of Piraeus, you can catch ferries to all of the Greek islands. Close to the port, there are also a number of beaches for you to enjoy.

So a city break to Athens offers a fascinating blend of Middle Eastern and Western culture. Athens is a tremendous destination, with lots to offer the visitor, and a short break to Athens will invigorate you!

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