Historic city of Athens, Greece
Old and new live happily side by side in this famous city, where you're just as likely to stumble across ancient monuments and fascinating museums as luxurious shopping districts, gourmet restaurants and lively bars.
With almost year-round sunshine, city breaks to Athens are perfect for those seeking a bit of sun, while the city's reputation as Greece's cosmopolitan capital ensures there are plenty of restaurants, bars and nightclubs to keep you entertained once the sun goes down. Traditional Greek music clubs as well as more modern clubs and bars can be found in their hundreds around the districts of Plaka, Psiri and Thission, while the local tavernas around Kypseli offer a true slice of Athenian life. Meanwhile food-lovers will find a Athens city break the ideal choice, with tavernas and restaurants making the most of local produce to serve up delicious and distinctive Greek cuisine.
While the city is renowned for its laid back lifestyle, friendly locals and lively atmosphere, what Athens is really famous for is its history. Short breaks to Athens offer the chance to take in thousands of years of heritage and culture, from the majestic Parthenon – one of the wonders of the ancient world – to the Temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea. Athens also houses some of the world's best museums, such as the National Archaeological Museum, where priceless important artefacts are housed. And if relaxing in the sunshine is more your thing, why not chill out in the beautiful National Gardens, catch a train to the top of Mount Lycabettus or take a day trip to one of the neighbouring beaches? With so much to see and do, a city break in Athens is the perfect choice as it has something for everyone.
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Consider a Greece mainland holiday twinned with a Greek island holiday and combine a stay in Athens with a holiday in Crete - the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands.