Featured with modern facilities, many vacation apartments and condos in Athens are within walking distance of Syntagma Square, the Greek Parliament and many other local attractions. The historical buildings of this city accentuate different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman, Neo-Classical, to the modern. In addition, the city prides itself on its neo-classical buildings erected during the mid-nineteenth century like the Zappeion Hall and the University of Athens. The city is rightly famous for several museums such as the National Archaeological Museum, the Epigraphic Museum, the Cycladic Museum and the museums at the ancient Agora. Moreover, the Demokritos Laboratory and different regional and national archaeological authorities are key tourist spots where a vacationer can gain deep insights about the art and culture of this region. This city is also located near to similar other cities of this region such as Porto Rafri.

As one of the most developed cities in Greece, the city has more to offer apart from its archeological centers or historical buildings. This town offers different sightseeing options and chances to enjoy its surrounding natural beauty and virgin beaches. Lykavitos Hill in the center of the city is an ideal place to view the entire city, its hills and the Athenian coast. Unlike the better-known Acropolis Hill, this hill’s peak features the scenic small chapel of St. George instead of ancient Greek ruins. It’s a moderately simple whitewashed structure built in the 17th century. In addition, tourists can visit the National Gardens located next to the Parliament Building in Syntagma Square. For those who like to relax and spend time on sandy shores, there are many beaches along the Athens Riviera to soak in those exotic moments. You will want to check out some of the most popular beaches like Vouliagmeni, Glyfada, Nea Makri, Lagonisi, Alimos and Kavouri. These beaches in ancient Attica are well organized, offer modern services and make the perfect venue for picnic fun with the entire family.

Athens, like most of the other Greek cities, is also popular for its vibrant nightlife. Jazz bars, discos and the newly created bouzoukia clubs are popular hotspots for tourists and natives alike. Additionally, there are many cafés and restaurants located on every square in Athens and all of its suburbs. Like any modern European city, there is a plethora of fast food restaurants making sure Athens keeps pace with the changing times. Being the capital of Greece, Athens features major boutiques and shops at Ermou, Glyfada and Kolonaki. Plaka is another major tourist shopping center where you can find numerous souvenirs. For those who have an inclination for crafted items and antiques, Monastiraki is a venue that features many antique shops. Today, Athens has 148 theatrical stages and hosts different fairs, festivals and events like the Athens and Epidaurus Festival that takes place every year. The city also supports a vast number of musical events including classical music, symphonic and philharmonic orchestras and operas. There are many other local events that take place near to different Athens vacation rentals where you can easily participate and have more fun!