When to go à ATHÈNES ?
With its Mediterranean climate, Athens, veiled in ancient marble, ochre and a certain disconcerting grey, is attractive in all seasons. With its legendary luminosity, the sky is of a unique blue, while in winter, the Alcyonian days deliver the city to its dazzling sun! In July and August, the heat can be scorching. The tourist season in Athens does not correspond to that of the islands, and prices are generally lower in July and August.
Greece is the sun destination par excellence. In Athens, even in winter, temperatures rarely fall below 10°C. Athenians will tell you that the microclimate of Attica is the mildest in the country. The omnipresent luminosity dresses the capital and enlivens its colours. In July and August, the heat is hot (25/34°C). It is milder from March to June (11/27°C), then from September to mid-November (15/23°C). Downside: some winds and sand rains from the Sahara.
If you have the opportunity to choose, the best times to visit Athens are spring and autumn. The ideal conditions are between Easter and the end of June. The weather is mild, the tourists are still few, while the transportation is already organized for the summer season. Unfortunately, hotel prices in the city center are at their highest. The same is true from the end of August to mid-October, when the heat eases off and the climate becomes mild again. In addition, the cultural season starts again and there are more activities. In winter, the capital is also very pleasant with a dry and mild climate and a beautiful light. In July and August, the city is empty of locals, who go on vacation to the islands. It is not the high tourist season as in the islands. On the contrary, hotel prices usually drop during this period. To enjoy a great popular holiday, opt for a trip at Easter (see the Orthodox calendar). It is a big, popular and warm holiday for about ten days. Prices increase by 9% due to the religious tax. There is also the feast of Epiphany, January 6, when houses are blessed, Pure Monday, the first day of Lent, an opportunity to gather with friends around traditional dishes. On this day, young people fly their kites on the beaches. Easter (Pascha), along with Holy Week, is certainly the most important and one of the most exciting celebrations in Greece. Firecrackers and fireworks mark the end of the festival. The faithful return home with a candle lit by the flame of Jerusalem and mark the top of their front door with a black cross. Your tour guide will tell you more about the local customs and traditions.
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The discovery of Athens goes beyond the exploration of its ancient past. Modern and trendy, it offers itself as an open-air canvas to street artists and is covered with colors that reveal its past. With 3,000 years of history, each museum and archaeological site is a testament to its tumultuous evolution. Surrounded by mountains, close to the sea, it strives against winds and tides to breathe clean air. Mixture of architectures, from the predominance of pentelic marble to concrete, its charm is not limited to the Parthenon. Crossroads of civilizations, it is a patron of the arts without hiding its weakness for the theater and open-air shows. Gastronomic, the art of dining here is based on the pleasure of sharing. Nocturnal, nonchalant but united in spite of its urban rhythm, one can stroll around, cultivate oneself, have fun and discover a surprising and endearing capital.
