| Anyone been to Athens? 19:30 - Apr 1 with 1809 views | majorraglan |
I’m off to Athens in the next couple of months and was wondering if anyone had been there and if they had suggestions and recommendations. I intend visiting the Acropolis but was wondering if anyone had any other tips or suggestions. TVM. |  | | |  |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 15:37 - Apr 2 with 1731 views | howenjack |
Yes, It was a long time ago . The acropolis was well worth a visit the highest point of Athens. It's mostly intact - the roof was only destroyed in the 1800's by the Turks who used it to store munitions . The roof was accidentally blown off by an explosion . Athens is huge and the buildings are generally very close together so in Summer it can get very hot -pollution was a problem back then . I don't know if it's as bad as it was then.. Visit Piraeus the port area if you can as you can get a boat to any of the islands quite cheaply . I caught one to Crete and spent a lot of time exploring the island . Lots of history and people very friendly .
Athens I would say can be a little claustrophobic and bustling long term but if you like the relaxed way of doing things visit one of the islands. | | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 15:46 - Apr 2 with 1729 views | pencoedjack |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 15:37 - Apr 2 by howenjack |
Yes, It was a long time ago . The acropolis was well worth a visit the highest point of Athens. It's mostly intact - the roof was only destroyed in the 1800's by the Turks who used it to store munitions . The roof was accidentally blown off by an explosion . Athens is huge and the buildings are generally very close together so in Summer it can get very hot -pollution was a problem back then . I don't know if it's as bad as it was then.. Visit Piraeus the port area if you can as you can get a boat to any of the islands quite cheaply . I caught one to Crete and spent a lot of time exploring the island . Lots of history and people very friendly .
Athens I would say can be a little claustrophobic and bustling long term but if you like the relaxed way of doing things visit one of the islands. |
I concur with Piraeus.
Having spent Monday to Thursday working out there for a few months I would say the centre is very run down & graffiti covers the walls of many beautiful buildings.
Make sure you go up to the Acropolis early as it gets bloody hot although if you are visiting in a few weeks might not be so bad.
Enjoy. |  | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 18:17 - Apr 2 with 1692 views | shingle |
If you have a centrally located hotel you can easily stroll around the must sees, there are so many great sites to see, going on a guided tour is well worthwhile as well and not to expensive, try to do the Acropolis as early as possible as the crowds there can be mental Google Athens attractions there are so many so make yourself a list of what you fancy doing i went to the Olympic stadium and run around the track lol i found Athens to be a great place to visit and the food is great as well. | | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 18:24 - Apr 2 with 1683 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 18:17 - Apr 2 by shingle |
If you have a centrally located hotel you can easily stroll around the must sees, there are so many great sites to see, going on a guided tour is well worthwhile as well and not to expensive, try to do the Acropolis as early as possible as the crowds there can be mental Google Athens attractions there are so many so make yourself a list of what you fancy doing i went to the Olympic stadium and run around the track lol i found Athens to be a great place to visit and the food is great as well. |
The food...I tried Greek food in this country and it was disgusting. When I tried it ooke by a local out in Greece it was superb. I loved it.
I've been told the driving in Athens is a bit crazy! | | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 18:30 - Apr 2 with 1679 views | angryjack |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 18:24 - Apr 2 by SullutaCreturned |
The food...I tried Greek food in this country and it was disgusting. When I tried it ooke by a local out in Greece it was superb. I loved it.
I've been told the driving in Athens is a bit crazy! |
Got locked up there when went watch swans panathanaikos..wouldn't recommend locals not friendly | | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 18:35 - Apr 2 with 1675 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 18:30 - Apr 2 by angryjack |
Got locked up there when went watch swans panathanaikos..wouldn't recommend locals not friendly |
They are fine with tourists just not with football fans. The Greeks and Turrks are very hot headed. | | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 20:50 - Apr 2 with 1639 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 15:37 - Apr 2 by howenjack |
Yes, It was a long time ago . The acropolis was well worth a visit the highest point of Athens. It's mostly intact - the roof was only destroyed in the 1800's by the Turks who used it to store munitions . The roof was accidentally blown off by an explosion . Athens is huge and the buildings are generally very close together so in Summer it can get very hot -pollution was a problem back then . I don't know if it's as bad as it was then.. Visit Piraeus the port area if you can as you can get a boat to any of the islands quite cheaply . I caught one to Crete and spent a lot of time exploring the island . Lots of history and people very friendly .
Athens I would say can be a little claustrophobic and bustling long term but if you like the relaxed way of doing things visit one of the islands. |
Do your research on the ferry options if you go to some islands. I went by foot a few years ago and found out that some passenger hydrofoils were very much quicker for not much money, thanks to a tip from a bloke who sat next to me on a bus out of Athens |  |
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| Anyone been to Athens? on 23:41 - Apr 2 with 1605 views | howenjack |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 20:50 - Apr 2 by JACKMANANDBOY |
Do your research on the ferry options if you go to some islands. I went by foot a few years ago and found out that some passenger hydrofoils were very much quicker for not much money, thanks to a tip from a bloke who sat next to me on a bus out of Athens |
Dont worry I went for the cheapest option . No cabin , slept on the wooden deck under the stars . It was July so hottest time of the year. | | | |
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| Anyone been to Athens? on 09:44 - Apr 3 with 1569 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 23:41 - Apr 2 by howenjack |
Dont worry I went for the cheapest option . No cabin , slept on the wooden deck under the stars . It was July so hottest time of the year. |
Did that when I was young all the way to Brindisi in August, woke up in the night freezing! | |
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| Anyone been to Athens? on 14:25 - Apr 3 with 1528 views | howenjack |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 09:44 - Apr 3 by JACKMANANDBOY |
Did that when I was young all the way to Brindisi in August, woke up in the night freezing! |
I had quite a good sleep , was warm enough the only slight drawback was the small vibration of the diesel engines through the deck . | | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 19:27 - Apr 3 with 1485 views | 1983 |
Go to the flea market/ antique shops area some brilliant finds there all kinds bumff from the 1920's up to the 1980's and some great restaurants |  |
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| Anyone been to Athens? on 10:00 - Apr 4 with 1431 views | KeithHaynes |
Band played there in a district of the city that basically runs itself.
Exarcheia.
Worth a visit to see how the community works and for the vibrant shops and people. Nit dangerous at all, very safe, well, we made it in and out 😂 |  |
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| Anyone been to Athens? on 15:28 - Apr 4 with 1389 views | howenjack |
The late 70's early 80's Greece was brilliant for a holiday . Everything was so cheap the drachma was the currency not the Euro . You could eat souvlaki and drink retsina and ouzo to your heart's content and still have money left at the end of it. | | | |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 21:10 - Apr 4 with 1369 views | KeithHaynes |
| Anyone been to Athens? on 15:28 - Apr 4 by howenjack |
The late 70's early 80's Greece was brilliant for a holiday . Everything was so cheap the drachma was the currency not the Euro . You could eat souvlaki and drink retsina and ouzo to your heart's content and still have money left at the end of it. |
Retsina is petrol 😂 | |
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| Anyone been to Athens? on 21:42 - Apr 4 with 1356 views | builthjack |
Don’t stand next to the men dressed as gladiators at the old Olympic Games site.
They get you to have a photo with them then demand 10 euros. |  |
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