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Getting Around - Athens

Athens is a modern megalopolis offering its visitors numerous choices of transportation and, of course Piraeus, the largest port in the country. Included in these choices, are the super modern metro, trolleys, public transportation with buses, the suburban train and, naturally, the traditional yellow taxi cabs.

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ATHENS TAXI RATES

Everything about the current taxi rates in Athens

CAR RENTALS

Rent a car and get around

ATHENS TRAM

The time tables and information regarding the modern tram of Athens

Athens International Airport

HOT SPOTS - What we propose

SYNTAGMA METRO

The most beautiful metro station with impressive archaeological finds and the marvelous umbrellas structure by the sculptor Zogopoulos.

LYCABETTUS BY CABLE CAR

If you are downtown it is worth to go up to Lycabettus Hill by foot or cable car. The view from the highest point in Athens, all the way to the sea will more than compensate you.

THE BEST LOCATIONS IN ATHENS

Gastronomy

TZITZIKAS KE MERMIGAS
Reasonable Greek cuisine in an atmosphere of old grocery shop, with tastes between the new and the very dear of... more
ARISTON
Has a variety of pies, such as the all-time classic, cheese pie. ... more
GIANTES
Pioneer of the cuisine with biological products served with love, a high aesthetic and products straight from the growers.... more
KORKOFILAS
Open daily from 5 p.m. this house offers delicious meze to its customers. Live rebetika on Sundays from 2 p.m.... more
ROCK AND ROLL
The most classic bar / restaurant / club in Athens has not lost its magic touch after all of these... more
ZONAR\'S - LE CAFE D\'ATHENES
Large café in the most central spot in the city off of the busy avenue of Panepistimiou – with customers... more
JAMES JOYCE IRISH PUB
Original Irish pub with traditional dishes and an impressive range of whisky and spirits.... more
DOMINO'S PIZZA
Imported chain of restaurants, where the tasty pizza is simply the rule. Great offers for pick-up and on-line orders.... more
ALIARMAN
Equally great love in the good music (jazz, soul, pop), the cozy atmosphere and the international cuisine, in a bar... more
TO PARADOSIAKO
Patisserie with traditional recipes from Leros, like rag pie with walnuts or almond pie.... more
I PITA TOU PAPPOU
Chain of grill houses, that serve (among other things) the rumored biggest souvlaki in town.... more
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