isn't it perfect? Now you know what exactly you should want to visit while in Athens. Only one thing is missing. Do you want to know some more additional info about how to get in or around? Then this article is exactly what you need! Let's go.
Get in
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is located about 40 km away from the city. Being quite new, the terminal is fairl modern, containing most of the services one would expect (money exchanges, baggade storage, ATMs, lounges). Serving daily many international (and also many intercontinental) flights it is the busiest airport in Greece and probably on the most busiest on whole Balkan peninsula - with exception of Istanbul perhaps. There are plenty of cheap Ryanair and Wizzair flights to almost all major cities in Europe and quite recently new routes to SA Asia have been opened so Athens may server as an interesting transfer hub for your further travels.
If you however want to visit the city, just walk outside the airport to the Metro station, buy a ticket for 10 EUR (or 17 return fare) and in an hour you should find yourself in Monastiraki, directly in the city center.
Alternatively, Athens is connected by metro with its harbor Piraeus that has many marine routes to all neighboring countries and Mediterranean islands. Definitely worth thinking about :)
There are also some international bus connections to the Balkans and Turkey, but there are not so many. Let's not forget that all that said, Athens is still quite on the Europe's periphery.
There are two train routes, one to the south, to Pelopones and one to the north, to Thessaloniki.
Get around
There are three lines of metro. One of them connects the city to the airport. Beware that while the general ticket costs 1,40 for a trip, if you wanna travel past Doukissis Plakentias on the blue line (to the Airport), a special ticket is necessary - see above in the airport section.
You need to validate the ticket before entering the platform, otherwise it is not valid and you may get fined.
The metro system is supported by three lines of tram and several bus routes. The single ticket costs 60 cent and they are not transferable.
Alternatively you may choose to travel by taxi. The yellow cars are to be found everywhere, so just wave at one and begin your adventure. Just be sure that the taximeter is on, so that you don't get scammed.
Others
The generally spoken language is Greek, which is basically not similar to any other language you may know. Also if you are not familiar with it, the Greek alphabet and many of the signs on the streets might come as an surprise for you. But don't worry, many of the Greeks speak English to some degree and in the most touristy areas as well as on subway you will find signs also in English.
The currency is euro, cars drive on the right side of the road and they use standard European power plug.
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Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) is located about 40 km away from the city. Being quite new, the terminal is fairl modern, containing most of the services one would expect (money exchanges, baggade storage, ATMs, lounges). Serving daily many international (and also many intercontinental) flights it is the busiest airport in Greece and probably on the most busiest on whole Balkan peninsula - with exception of Istanbul perhaps. There are plenty of cheap Ryanair and Wizzair flights to almost all major cities in Europe and quite recently new routes to SA Asia have been opened so Athens may server as an interesting transfer hub for your further travels.
If you however want to visit the city, just walk outside the airport to the Metro station, buy a ticket for 10 EUR (or 17 return fare) and in an hour you should find yourself in Monastiraki, directly in the city center.
Alternatively, Athens is connected by metro with its harbor Piraeus that has many marine routes to all neighboring countries and Mediterranean islands. Definitely worth thinking about :)
There are also some international bus connections to the Balkans and Turkey, but there are not so many. Let's not forget that all that said, Athens is still quite on the Europe's periphery.
There are two train routes, one to the south, to Pelopones and one to the north, to Thessaloniki.
Get around
There are three lines of metro. One of them connects the city to the airport. Beware that while the general ticket costs 1,40 for a trip, if you wanna travel past Doukissis Plakentias on the blue line (to the Airport), a special ticket is necessary - see above in the airport section.
You need to validate the ticket before entering the platform, otherwise it is not valid and you may get fined.
The metro system is supported by three lines of tram and several bus routes. The single ticket costs 60 cent and they are not transferable.
Alternatively you may choose to travel by taxi. The yellow cars are to be found everywhere, so just wave at one and begin your adventure. Just be sure that the taximeter is on, so that you don't get scammed.
Others
The generally spoken language is Greek, which is basically not similar to any other language you may know. Also if you are not familiar with it, the Greek alphabet and many of the signs on the streets might come as an surprise for you. But don't worry, many of the Greeks speak English to some degree and in the most touristy areas as well as on subway you will find signs also in English.
The currency is euro, cars drive on the right side of the road and they use standard European power plug.
Did it help?
If so, then don't forget to subscribe not to miss any of the future content.
Till next time
Lex :)
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