View List On Map- Ask a Local
- Locals have answered 98 questions about Athens.
- Ask Athens Locals
-
-
-
1. Acropolis
- The high city of the ancient Athenians
-
- Landmarks
- Acropolis
- Nile Expert Tip: You need at least an hour to see the site. To have the place to yourself, go just at the hour of opening...
user rating -
-
-
2. Lykavittos Hill
- Sweeping views of the city
-
- Nature & Wildlife
- Kolonaki
user rating -
-
-
3. Cape Sounion
- Romantic sunsets blessed by Poseidon
-
- Nature & Wildlife
- Outside the City
user rating -
-
-
4. Aereopagos Hill
- Romantic cheap seat and biblical reference point
-
- Climbing
-
-
-
5. National Gardens
- Once the royal family's garden - now shared by all.
-
- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Syntagma
user rating -
-
-
6. Anafiotika
- A village in the city
-
- Landmarks
- Plaka
user rating -
-
-
7. Zea Marina
- The pretty side of Piraeus
-
- Boating
- Piraeus
expert pick -
-
-
8. Flisvos Park, marina and Outdoor Cinema
- A leisurely day by the seaside
-
- Beaches
user ratingexpert pick -
-
-
9. Divani Apollon Palace
- Romantic escape on the Apollo coast
-
- Spas
-
-
-
10. National Glyptotheque
- Sculpture in the King's Stables
-
- Art Museums/Galleries
- Outside the City
-
-
-
The Best of NileGuide
-
Athens is an ancient city guarded by three mountains that faces the sea- crowned by a temple. One can find a bevvy of romantic things to do in a fairytale setting like that. Ancient sites, the garden pathways next to Parliament, hilltop views such as the one from Lykavittos, and walks along the Aegean coast are close at hand to stir your soul; best when shared.
Though it can be tough to feel the romance at the Acropolis when you're sharing it with a thousand other visitors, advance planning and some flexibility (early or late in the season; early or late in the day) gives you more intimacy. We recommend going up via the entrance at Dionysos' Theatre and exiting via the high gate, then continuing onto Philopappou Hill right of the traffic circle for an easier, crowd-free walk through the ancient green. Areopagos Hill, accessed near the Acropolis or via a back trail near Thissio, is an excellent place to scramble for a free seat with a million-dollar view of the city by night. A walk down Areopagitou is highly recommended, particularly at dusk into evening. The pavement sparkles with light from the lamps and the moon; street performers and the buzz of the crowded cafes offer the soundtrack.
Catch the tram from Syntagma Square and ride it through the coastal neighborhoods to reach Flisvos Marina, a seaside park where you'll get a good taste of how the locals imbue a bit of romance into their evenings with long stretches of seaside pathways, an outdoor movie theatre, ladders down to prime swim spots and a gorgeous sunset. Or continue far down the coast to the enchanting Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, one of the most romantic points of Attica.
You won't find the horse-drawn buggy ride around the Acropolis on the list as there are reports of dissatisfied customers and poor treatment of the horses, though horse-back riding can be arranged through the Hellenic Equestrian Federation.
Whatever you do, don't be caught indoors, away from a window at the golden hour around sunset, when a light specific to Athens emblazons the whole city. The beauty is liable to leave you breathless.
- Best Of Athens
-
-
Hotels
- Cheap Accommodations
- Hotels Around Athens
- Family Friendly Accommodations
- Apartments and Condos
- Brand Name Hotels
- Business Hotels
- Five Star Hotels
- Trendy Hotels
-
Restaurants
- Greek Food
- Local Traditional
- Mediterranean Food
- Romantic Dining
- Seafood
- Breakfast & Brunch
- Chinese Food
- Cuisine
-
Nightlife
- Cafés
- Cinemas
- Music in Athens
- Romantic Nightlife
- Theater
- Classical Music
- Live Music
- Fun Nightlife
-
