Athens, the cradle of Greek civilisation is steeped in history and visitors will love exploring its many ancient architectural sites and monuments. It is also the gateway to the Greek Islands.
Location: South-east coast of Greece
Climate: Mediterranean Climate - winter daily average temperature between 10-15 degrees Celsius, summer daily average temperature between 30-35 degrees Celsius
Currency: EURO
Time Difference: GMT +2 hrs
Transfer Time: Eleftherios Venizelos international airport is 13 Miles east of Athens and Athinai Airport is located 6miles south of Athens. Both are easily accessible by taxi, train and bus.
Hotels: A wide range of hostels, apartments and hotels are available. Quality is good and prices are moderate.
Attractions: Fantastic architecture including the famous Gaudi Church (El Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família), Monuments, Museums, Art Galleries, Montjuic Castle, the Olympic Port, Amusement Parks, Planetariums.
Shopping: Barcelona has an abundance of boutiques, shopping centres and markets to entice the keen shopper. It also has great restaurants and street cafes serving both local and international cuisine, lively night life with plenty of bars and discos to explore.
Excursions: Take a walk around the Ramblas in the city centre steeped in history, or El Born for a taste of old Barcelona. Private tours of the city are also available.
Family: An exciting place for all the family and offers both a cultural experience as well as plenty of leisure activities.
Getting Around: Public transport includes buses, metro and trains. Car hire is also available.