I was in Athens recently and was thinking what I could do in a day there. I came up with a very good itinerary idea. I woke up early and had breakfast. At first, the forecast was for rain all day, but I don’t always believe in them and hoped for a sunny day.
I made a decision to go to the beach. It’s quite near the centre: you can catch the tram all the way there. I started my journey at Kassoumoly, but if you are near the centre, you can catch it from Syntagma Square. The tram line starts there – number five – and catch it in the direction of Voulas.
I got off at Kalamaki beach which is a very local beach, and very cheap, too. You could stay there all day, they even have free wifi! Another beach option would be Edem which is very nice too, but a lot more touristy.
It turned out to be a very nice day. It was a weekday and super quiet. I really enjoyed it. The last time I was here it was packed with people.
The water there is so crystal clear that I could see my feet. The sea is so quiet. I felt like I was in my own private pool there.
After spending some time at the beach, I decided to do something more cultural. I went to the Acropolis Museum, a very nice museum right in the centre of the city. The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens.
I think this museum is very interesting. I would recommend visiting it before going and exploring the Acropolis. You will have a better understanding of how it looked before. The entrance fee is only five euros.
In the area around the museum there are lots of things you can do. There is Plaka where they have the flea market. You could go up the hill and visit the Parthenon.
I had fun on my one day itinerary in Athens. I had a relaxing time at the beach, and learned about the culture at the museum; what a fantastic day.
I also posted a couple of blogs a while ago that you could also have a look at if you have time, one about Athens, and another about some of the Greek Islands I have visited.
https://ultimatetravel.blog/2017/06/09/athensathenas/
https://ultimatetravel.blog/2017/06/10/greek-islands-ilhas-gregas/
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I love quiet beaches, sounds like you had an amazing time!
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Thank you!
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A Grécia é um país que habita meu imaginário e minha vontade de conhecer desde sempre. Sua história está dentro de mim como se fosse minha terra. Post que alimenta está vontade. O meu abraço.
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Realmente é um país de muita história e cultura. Obrigado por ter gostado! Abraços!
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Lovely indeed☺
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Thank you!
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Hats of the way you shared your experience!! Wonderful
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Thanks a lot!
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There are some other really good museums which hardly anyone visits
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That’s true. I’m gonna explore other ones for next time. Thank you!
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cycladic and byzantine are good and national archaeological. not all on here….
cycladic is best – private one
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I know. I’ve done other post early about Greece. Thank you!
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it’s too expensive now for UK travellers
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Hopefully it will get better soon.
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It used to be a good value destination. But now look at some of the alternatives around which have opened up: Bulgaria for example. Pizza a salad and a carafe of wine £5….
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I think anywhere in the Eurozone is expensive now!
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yes but portugal less so
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I am glad that in this cultural centre you did not just got your feet wet at the beach, but visited a major museum. Great post!
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I always try to visit a museum, or an art gallery everywhere I go. I also been to arqueological museum there. Thanks for the comment and stopping by.
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Wow, how cool that they had wifi at the beach! Looks like you had a wonderful time there.
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Thank you!
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Athens is really a fascinating city. I love it to be there. Thank you for the pics.
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You’re very welcome!
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I really liked Athens but didn’t realize that there is a beach nearby
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Yes, there is. It’s so easy to get there as well. Thanks for stopping by.
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Nice way to spend a day in a new place !
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It was great. Thank you!
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Que legal! 🙂
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Obrigado Solange!
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Delighted you enjoyed your visit to Athens,you did so many things just in one day 🙂
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I know, I was tired by the end. Thank you!
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I know,but It was wearthwhile 🙂
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It was, definitely!
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Wow….. You on your travels again Ultimate!
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Thanks for the comments Warrior!
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Your welcome Ultimate 😎
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I enjoyed the read, thank you for taking of your time to let us others to get to see the beauty of which you speak. I am going to reblog this article for you. I wish you well in all of your travels, stay safe, God bless.
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Thank you very much for enjoying it!
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful place, great photo of how clear the water is. 😊
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Thanks Ellie!
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Hey!
I have chosen to nominate you for the versatile blogger award!https://fitness9555.wordpress.com/2017/09/11/versatile-blogger-award-thank-you/
Shay-lon
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Thanks a lot!
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Enjoyed the post and pics ❤
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
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ahhhh so you visited my home town 😉 I am glad you enjoyed your time in Athens…
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Yes, I did. It’s so nice there.
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Weekday and quiet in Athens…strange 🙂
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It was quite at the beach. It wasn’t very hot.
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On the beach for sure….usually everyone goes to the beach after work. The weather has changed in Athens in the past five years…..too much humidity.
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When I was there it was really nice, just the right temperature.
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Sounds like a great time! 👍✌️
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I had a fabulous time! Thanks Alan!
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