Athens: What NOT to do in Athens, Greece
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- The Don'ts of Visiting Athens, Greece
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When you pass a street in Athens always look both ways even if it's one way road trust me those delivery boys go insane
pass the joint croco
σχεδον με πατησε ενας χθες
λολ
But if you order food, the delivery boy will come fast
Also those BMW E36s or civics or 106 go crazy
Tap water is fine in Attica, guys. No local will prefer bottled water over tap water, unless they are very picky about their water :)
Tap, file, oxi tab. ;)
we never use bottled water in Athens, only if we want to. It s absolutely safe to drink tab water. We use bottled water though when we travel to other places in Greece. Especially to the islands.
I still don't like the chlorine taste, so I 've installed a filter.
Greece used to export tap water to germany, in order to manufacture those famous German beer
Tap water in Attika comes from mountain springs almost 120 kilometers away. If there is one thing we know how to do here is make decent aqueducts. Still, if you live in old buliding like 40 years or more you may want to stick in bottled water
I am actually a university student in Athens and I have performed tests on tap water here as a part of a lab class.The water is perfectly safe and quite "soft" to drink.
Και φαν του Σέρλοκ; 😜
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@@ElberethOhGilthoniel ΚΚΕ is the communist party of greece
I’m a local Athenian, trust me, tap water in Athens is perfectly safe! no reason to buy bottled water and make plastic waste! please! if you visit an island, or a village with no natural springs, then yes maybe it’s best to buy some water or carry some sort of filter with you
Hahahahahah συγκρινεις το νερό της Αθήνας με το Νερό των χωριών και των Νησιών μου κανει πλάκα τώρα; Σχεδόν όλα τα Νησια Εχουνε τόσο καθαρό νερό που δεν χρειαζεται χλωριο σε αντίθεση με της Αθήνας
@@hiphopchannel8220 σχεδον σε ολα οσα νησια εχω παει το νερο δεν το πινουν ουτε οι ντοπιοι. σε καποια χωρια πινεται, ναι. αλλα μιλαμε για την αθηνα, δεν παθαινεις τιποτα αμα πιεις νερο απ'τη βρυση
@@hiphopchannel8220 στα νησιά των Κυκλάδων το νερό δεν πίνεται. Στην Αθήνα μπορείς να το πιεις αλλά είναι τίγκα στο χλώριο. Δεν είπε για όλα τα νησιά.
Εμείς εδώ στο Ιόνιο πάντως έχουμε παρα πολύ καθαρό νερό απο τα βουνά και δεν χρειάζονται καθαρισμό ,
Πάντως πρωτη φορά το ακούω οτι στα περισότερα μέρη δεν πινετε το νερό γιατί η Ελλάδα είναι τιγκα βουνα
@@hiphopchannel8220 ε καλά το Ιόνιο είναι καταπράσινο, και με βουνά. Στο Αιγαίο, τα μικρά νησιά έχουν πρόβλημα. Και πάλι, δεν είναι παντού έτσι η κατάσταση αλλά σε αρκετά μέρη έχουν πρόβλημα.
I don't understand what is the problem with tap water. It's safe.
Actually, Attica's tap water is of very high quality.
For locals bc they are used to it, may make tourists stomachs go for a whirl
@@23StudiosSports no , its perfectly fine mountain water the only problem is that it contains low levels of chloride to kill viruses and bacteria as it makes a long way through old tubes from Marathon to the city centre. Its safe and most athenians and beyond drink it regularly . Peloponnese water is kind of problematic in some parts as Corinth but im not too sure. In islands water is NOT drinkable. In some cases it can create stomach pain. Except for Crete which is the biggest one with the most inhabitants. Water there is drinkable as the Athenian is.
@@23StudiosSports damn you must have a weak immune system
@@lukelabuschagne6801 not me mate🤣
Tap water in Athens has one of the highest qualities in Europe
I do not think so. Too much chlorium.
@@alkinooskontopodias5919 wouldn't say so
that’s not true lol
That sounds very unlikely. Attica being so close to the sea is very unlikely to have any nearby springs.
Switzerland has some great tap water.
@@leonardoantonino2346 St. Moritz-Samedan . The best tap water i 've ever tasted
Tap water is perfectly fine, better than bottled water.
Yeah it is totally free. Bottled water though doesnt contain chloride even if you could easily be ripped for a bottle. Im a greek, anyone wanting to ask any questions you can reply to this comment
@@hhh___hhh725 I don't think you can get ripped off easily. The half lit. bottle has a fixed price of 0.5 euros. Just don't buy the larger ones. In any case tap water is more than fine.
σαν να ξέφυγες λίγο φίλε μου..καλύτερο από το εμφιαλωμένο δε γίνεται να είναι, εκτός αν είναι από πηγή.
Those of us who live in Greece know where and when tap water is just fine. If you are a tourist, better stick with bottled water
@@hhh___hhh725 hi bro, m new @ Athens. i need a room for me, how much to rent a room with water and electricity + wifi. Near by Victoria Square
Don’t yell “This is Sparta!!!”
^seriously... don’t^
nothing will happen but dont do it there are a lot of crazy guys in athens
@@alextassis5072 it’s just a cringe thing to do
No, This is Athens!!!
Unless you are in Sparta
I’m learning about Athens in my ancient western civilizations history class. This place is so rich with history I want to thank Athenians for preserving these monuments.
How's it a western civilization?
@@Kingodthejungle That is actually a good question. When I started the class, I thought about that myself. But apparently, it is because it is what constituted the basis for the western civilizations we know today like Western Europe and North America. Here's what I got online:
"Western culture was influenced by many older civilizations of the ancient Near East, such as Phoenicia, Ancient Israel, Minoan Crete, Sumer, Babylonia, and also Ancient Egypt. It originated in the Mediterranean basin and its vicinity; Ancient Greece and Rome are often cited as its birthplaces."
I.e. I learn about the birth of how Europe and the Americas came to be, and it is traced back to ancient times in places like Athens. It is not exactly considered a western civilization today, but it greatly influenced the western world's upbringings.
History is more boring than you. Think
@@Kingodthejungle Ancient Hellas was the birthplace for what we call western civilization, the arts, the sciences, the ideas.... Rome expanded it afterwards to all of Europa.
@@Kingodthejungle
Western civilisation is not well defined. Where Native Americans part of western civilization?
Western civilisation is supposed to mean Western European civilization from the 1500s to today.
Athenian political thought was the beginning, the roots, of modern European political thought and philosophy. That's where it was born. However ancient greeks lacked many other elements which are part of modern western civilization. This is normal. However it may disqualify Ancient Greece as part of western civilization.
Instead one may argue western civilization started with the Romans. Or with the fall of the Roman Empire. Or with the reniassance. Even with the enlightmenet.
At the end of the day, is there even one united western civilization?
Another Don't: Don't forget to visit Cape Sounion when you are in Athens. Both the sunset and the sun rise is amazing there...
This! Cape Sounios is a great trip. One more trip recommendation, the Argosaronic gulf islands.
It really is! I still remeber the sunset at Cape Sunion when I was a 12-years old boy, it was in 1987.
Its a 10 minute drive with my motorbike, to get myself from my home to the Temple of Poseidon, close to cape!
The Ministry of Culture should rebuild the Temple of Poseidon!
tap water is very clean in Athens, and the vast majority of locals drink it. They also serve it in restaurants. I drink tap water in Athens all my life, and I am only bying sparkled bottled water. We also buy bottled water, "for the road" especially during the Summer. Only bargain in flea markets, not on a regular store or on a mall.
I love Greek people ❤
Greatings from Portugal
Greetings also my friend
thank you!
Love you too bro
Hello
@@elena4439 hello also
We got caught in the middle of a protest a few years ago....they were the most polite protesters...I was asked where We were from...he mentioned a name and I knew the person.....wild!
Loved Athens
I was chased by a group of basketball hooligans a few years ago. After they scared the shit out of me and realised I wasn't into basketball at all, their leader became very friendly, switch to speaking English right away and tried to shake my hand
@@FarfettilLejl even those people have rules you know :) they wouldn't hit a tourist ^^
I have a great friend from school when I was about 12 and she moved from Greece. She knew nobody and we quickly became best of friends. We graduated high school and til this day we still keep in contact. Nice thing is she always said to me is when ever i come to visit her i have a place to stay in Chíos with her and her family. Such great people! Im Puerto Rican but the food!!!
Dot miss the chance friend !
For real now... Don't overthink it: Go!!!
Tap water is perfectly fine in Athens and any greek city. The opposite only occurs on greek islands.
I wouldn't say the same for thessaloniki. Our tap water sucks
@@vivalachoba Γλυφο δε σημαινει απαραιτητα κακης ποιοτητας η ακαθαρτο
@@vivalachoba It may be of a lower quality compared to Athens, but still 100% safe to drink(whereas in Mykonos, Santorini etc is not)
Tap water to me as a greek living in greece feels disguisting
My friend got sick from tap water in meteora, I’d only buy bottles of water in less touristy cities.
I went to Athens for my 40th birthday last year after years of dreaming of going....the day we went up the Acropolis to the Parthenon....I was so emotional I cried....my dad who was with me said...'if you don't feel emotion when you see something like this there is something wrong' i go to greece every year twice a year...Athens is something special
That is beautiful!
Tap water is completely drincable , coming from a local. In the islands (except Crete) it isn't.
Not just crete. Water is very drinkable in greece only if the piping system is good. there may be some remote places or islands that are known for poor piping systems. Like Cyprus is the worst dont ever drink in Cyprus. The pipes are smaller diameter than in Greece and are closer to the surface, usually full of soil. Sometimes you can even see it. That's why some places might have problems in greece, they kinda resemble Cyprus.
Not only in Crete , in Kerkyra the water is not too good.
Yeap. I'm from Spetses island and our water sucks.
Guys in Crete they're trying to make tap water drinkable they're changing all the water pipes under ground and they say in about 2 years Crete will have tap water
@@giorgosvergos1123 Tap water in Heraklion is NOT drinkable. In some of the villages and outer areas of Heraklion it is, because as you say they have replaced the older pipes, but I don't see it happening in the city center any time soon.
Am I a foreigner in Greece ? No
Do I live in Greece, Athens since the day I was born ? Yes
Am I greek ? Yes
Still watching this video ? YESSSS
May I get your instagram?
@@synthnishant προσπάθησες 😞
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bro down bad 😭
I was just in Nafplio last March, right before the shutdowns. You can also drive up to the Palamidi Fortress if you’re not able to hike it.
i hiked it when school took as on a day trip to nafplio, i was exhausted 😂
I visited Athens in October. The weather was ideal, and crowds were relatively modest. Avoid going during the summer (that's anywhere along the Mediterranean).
Athens?During summer?You will be burnt alive,it has 40 degrees.Why to go in athens during summer while you can choose an island😂
@@xrhstospex8106 yeah even the Greeks want to leave Athens in the summer lol
I suppose, if you are socially awkward and suffer from sun burns.
I wouldn't visit Athens in the summer even if it wasn't crowded. There are way better destinations in Greece. Chios is underrated.
@@xrhstospex8106 like if you go to Thessaloniki it doesn't burning hehehe :D or
Awesome advice Mark. I would maybe add:
1- Don't miss out on the beaches. We took a 30-45 min. tram ride to Alimos and the beach was terrific.
2- Don't film the soldiers at the BACK of the parliament. They're real soldiers and while filming the changing of the guard is ok on the Syntagma square, it is NOT ok to film them as they enter their HQ at the back of the building. We found that out while wandering around :) (dumb tourists, turn that off!)
3- We were told there are some parts of the city that we should be wary of, so we didn't go to Omonia and surroundings. But other than that, Athens is a perfectly safe and very very friendly city.
4- Don't miss the taverns and Greek music. Greeks love life and enjoy themselves very much. Don't miss that.
Too bad you didn't go to Omonoia (it's a short walk from Monastiraki). It's not really dangerous and it can be quite an interesting place to visit
The back of the parliament is the base of the Presidential Guard which is actual military barracks and it is strictly forbidden to take pictures by the law.
@@mikebertakis4295 of course. What we did was a dumb tourist move :)
@@FarfettilLejl Several people who had been to Athens and lonely planet guide told us to stay away from there. But we wandered all over Monastiraki, Plaka, Syntagma, Alimos, Kolonaki and Neapoli. Really a beautiful city.
@@TheEverfever Well,you didn't got arrested like the Bohemia Interactive's devs so I think you're good.
(Story: www.polygon.com/2013/2/8/3968814/arma-3-developers-arrested-for-spying-on-military-in-greece )
I so agree with the "Do not miss the Parthenon!" comment he makes! I thought it would be cool so I got there fairly early in the day, walked up the hill, turned the corner and saw the Parthenon with the blue sky behind it and tears started to flow down my cheeks. It was unbelievable how that building just grabbed my attention.
Loved Greece, love the Greek people and the Greek food. The country has been in a tough spot financially and politically for many years but the people make it work and they are so cool to anyone that is enthusiastic about their country. Athens and Naxos were the highlights of my first short trip, I can not wait to go back and see more of this country.
I've brought three groups of students over the years, and we've always had a fabulous time! One very American tip- if you need a break and want to upload your photos, there's a Starbucks downtown that's two stories- it has great wifi AND a mocha frappuccino with coconut! So good!
Video what not to do in Athens
Me an Athenian: interesting
Lol
Do you have any other advise on what to do and not to do? 😂😀
@@rebecahgokee7718 if some little girls offer you free flowers just ignore them if you take the flower they will harass you for money and it can get bad
@@gregorylygeros1738 σαν χωριατισσα ακουγεται τοσο χαοτικο out of context αυτο lmao
@@rebecahgokee7718 when being in very crowded places eg metro, be careful of your personal belongings
Young people are, for the most part, very polite and helpful if need be
Check both sides of the road, even if it's one-sided; delivery drivers tend to cross them wrong.
Visit suburbs; most of them are easily accessible through the metro system (Kifissia, Chalandri, Aghia Paraskevi and Glyfada which is near the beach; accessible through tram)
We spent two weeks in Napflio and took many wonderful day trips exploring the peninsula. We plan to return when things open up again.
one of my favorite cities in the world ❤️ I never get tired of looking at the Parthenon.
Don’t discount those “corny tourist moments”. 🥰 I traveled to 18 countries around Europe in the past two years (while living in France). I have many incredible memories, but some of the best are the “OMG, I can’t believe I’m actually standing here 😳 “ moments.
They are the best :)
Just reading what you wrote shares that feeling.. It's indeed magical and renewing.
I cherish those moments, because they are the best moments! People who travel the world are blessed with an opportunity that most people in the world don't get to experience.
me on the eiffel tower
Greetings from a greek living in Finland.The information you gave are 100% accurate.
As soon as this pandemic is over I must visit Greece, it looks beautiful and their food is fantastic!
come to naxos or paros! or in another island. all are beautiful!!! Also Crete is amazing!
Go to Ionian Islands at summer, you will remember me
I think you should visit meteora its one of the most amazing places in the world ,
Milos is a must, volos- peleon for summer chalkidiki absolutely
@@justtzortz2010 Σαν την Χαλκιδική δεν έχει.
I see my city with so many people - tourists (which is very usual for Athens) and I realise that i have to see it so crowded since last March...We are in the second lockdown and we cannot even leave the house without a mask. It's been four months since the last time I walked in Athens without a mask ..
I'm British and my girlfriend is Greek living in Athens. (Long story) :-) I remember my first visit to Athens and seeing the Acropolis for the first time. My hair was standing on end it really was. It's even better when you learn how they actually built this absolute masterpiece. It's total genius to say the least. Even though I am a patriotic man and served 11 years in the army to do my bit, I left my heart in Athens and it will remain there. I love Greece so much I can't even explain in words. The country, the people, the food, it's a paradise on Earth and I can't wait to return.
As always, I appreciate the shared knowledge. You're my go-to travel guide 😃
Last time I was in Athens, it was free to visit the Pathenon on Sundays and Thurstday. But the best moment to visit the Acropolis was on full moon nights till midnight. I use to survive on Suvlakies. Good memories. Ohhh before I forget, never mention the word "Istambul", it's "Constantinople" !!! When in Turkey, it's the other way round.
This is very inaccurate. I haven't met any Greek who gets offended by the word "Istanbul". Please do not spread misinformation.
yes some sundays of the year the acropolis and some museums are free to everyone, i am a university student and for me it's free all year round
@@johnwick3846 ofc greeks offended from the word Istanbul. Thats not a Turkish place but a stolen from us
@@johnwick3846 they don't like istanbul that's a fact, but they will probably won't get offended if a tourist say it that way
Istanbul is actually a greek word. It is a corruption of the phrase "es tin Pole" which means in the City, as the inhabitants of Constantinople called the City just "Pole".
It is the only hill I have ever climbed that was 100% worth it! I am also SO wowed by the acropolis museum’s glass floors. It is so trippy looking down to the ruins below. It is a magical time machine experience.
I went back in 2017 and this brought back so many memories
Good times I'm sure :)
@@woltersworld we spent 3 days in Athen, went to Delphi, then got on a cruise ship and went to many islands like Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, Samos, Patmos, rhodes
@@andymayeuxproductions Was this with a tourist company? I'm asking cause I'm interested in going but then COVID had it cancelled. Also, which island did you like the most? Thanks!
@@Sonia_178 I went in highschool with EF tours. Sucks that covid had to cancel it for you; my family actually had a cruise scheduled for late April in 2020 (my birthday :( ) but my favorite?? It's so difficult to say. Mykonos was beautiful but Santorini has to be my favorite place on earth
Hey, come again, we miss you already!
Those were great tips for visiting Athens! I am Greek, living in Athens and an archaeologist and all the things you mentioned about the sites are to the point. Visiting the Acropolis is a lifetime experience. Don't forget to also visit the Agora and Keramikos.
Efcharisto!!
@@woltersworld Παρακαλώ ❤
Lovely video as always! Any visitors shouldn't miss out on the beautiful roof garden bars and restaurants around Plaka and Monastiraki, the prices are great and the views are fantastic! Also, the tap water is perfect and better for the environment :)
This is a very charming country and easy to get to, I hope I can return to visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!
Congrats on your video my friend thanks for promoting our city. Just a heads-up about the bargaining from the point of view of an employee, indeed most of the shops overprice the merchandise but there are a lot of shops that don't. So when tourists walk up to the store and insist so much for extra discount its really frustrating for the employee that is not the owner. So my advice is first compare the prices from different stores and different regions (e.x plaka is way more expensive than monastiraki) and then bargain but be polite about it, don't do it all high and mighty. And please guys dont bargain for trivial things like magnets they cost like one euro while in other cities like Amsterdam they cost 5 euros. Hope you all visit, its worth it, cheers.
You just saved receptionists from a crazy amount of questions!
Great video.I disagree with the bargains though, people in Greece are going through tough times economically and if people can afford the trip there a few euro isn't gonna change much.
Greece is very much a bargaining country. Many times there are no prices marked on things because they want to determine what the price will be based on who you are. I agree with bargaining especially if you are 😮 a tourist.
So glad we made a quick trip to Athens during our Italy trip. Had a great view of the Acropolis from our AirBnb and see the Parthenon in person was amazing.
I was in Athens yesterday. It was 38 Celsius - too hot for the Brit I am.
Do the Acropolis as early as you can, we went up at 8.30 and it was horribly warm even then. And don't touch the marble !
The Changing of the Guard at 1 pm is worth your time. Also the old Olympic Stadium.
The shopkeepers in Plaka are generally super friendly and some speak French as well as English.
As ever, great video Mark.
Greatest not to do in Greece : Do not worry while in Greece :D
Seriously the Museum of Acropolis is the most beautiful museum in the world . I have been to Met , Vatican , Louvre ,British . The Acropolis museum is still the best .
I spent a week in Athens and i absolutely loved it , clean ,safe , friendly, value for money and crammed with interesting things to see .
It's not a tourist moment. I've lived in Athens all my life. Every time I look around and see the Parthenon, it's WOW.
When you go to Athens, remember these:
1)In Acropolis, wear stable shoes. It's really slippery.
2) Don't just stay downtown. Go to the suburbs. They are really nice! Some examples are Chalandri, Agia Paraskevi, Glyfada and Kifissia.
3) use the subway. It' really fast. And buses are reliable, but they are coming every 40 minutes and, most of the times, they are really crowded.
Nice.
I cannot stress enough how you need to be careful of pickpockets on the public transportation. Sometimes they can act as a group ,one keeps your attention occupied while the other tries to steal from you.
A bottle of 0,5ltr of water costs 0,5€ in kiosks and cornerstores but if you buy them from a supermarket they could cost between 0,15-0,40€ . Never accept to pay more. If you have a reusable bottle you could definatly use it with tap water.
Coffee places like Starbucks and Coffee Island (both having locations in the center of Athens)will give you a glass of water for free without being a customer, just ask nicely.
Also sit down cafés usually bring you free tap water either a whole jug or a glass (free refill when asked) with any order.
We definitely don't plan to leave anyone thirsty 😁
Thank you for the best quick travel guide and "don't" list I've ever seen!
I am a Greek citizen... and I must say you were SPOT on about everything👌Great advice.. and THANK YOU for visiting my MAGICAL COUNTRY 🙏✨🇬🇷🙋♀️🏛️🏦
Well said my friend, from a born and raised Athenian. You're always welcome here!
Been a mythology enthusiast since I’m a little girl, my omg moment with Athens got me chills and almost tears. I don’t care how corny it is, it was amazing. Can’t wait to go back, do not forget the sunblock though, I am allergic to sun light so I have special care for it and one time I forgot it and was out for like an hour and a half to have lunch at the plaza and omg... Greece’s sun killed me. It took me a full month to recover from those bumps😅. Take that sunblock, it’ll be of help 😅
Trust me, the Greek sun kills even the Greeks sometimes 😛 I'm a Greek and I can't stand it!
@@Books-and-coffee0 I’m Honduran and we have a killing sun too. It’s very similar cause it’s a dry weather but Greece definitely was like “nope, I’ll give you a souvenir” lol😂
A lot of us turn red and burn, but after a couple of visits to the beach, we eventually tan.
As a greek citizen living in Athens I have to admit that this is a pretty accurate guide, congratulations man! The only thing I have to say is that it's ok to drink tap water in Athens although it's important to have a bottle with you when you are outside especially in summer.
My top tip for Athens is to go in the winter, its still warmish and there are hardly any tourists, also reduced prices to the Parthenon etc.
actually spring or autumn are better, in winter it is uncomfortably cold and there is barely any life at night
@@katia5915 I went in February 2020 and it was perfect. Only a light jacket in the day, hardly any tourists and the night life was busy.
@@carlena4300 it really depends on the place and if it is a weekend etc, when i go to Monastiraki after 6pm when it's dark and cold we are alone on the streets😅
@@carlena4300 February is not that bad, bc we generally have mild winters,like now we have max 17°C and it's January
As someone who is from Greece (The islands) it's amazing! you gotta come here sights you don't wanna miss!
I am from Greece. I live in an Athens's suburb and i go there very often. Everything you said is 100% true. The tap water is completely fine but it's up to you if you want to buy bottled water👍
Great video! Just one thing, tap water in Athens is actually some of the clearest you can get in Europe. You see people with bottled water everywhere because they buy it on the spot when they are outside and get thirsty from the heat. I personally have a thermos with cool water in it but most people don't care enough to do that and just buy bottled water when they need to.
Feel like Greece hasn’t been near the top of my to go list for too long. Watching this made me reconsider that. No idea why it hasn’t appealed to me much before but once covid is over I’ll be on the hunt for cheap flights. Useful video as always, thank you.
Greece is a big country with a very varied landscape, doing some research will make all the difference
Is amazing. But don't forget your sunscreen cream. As friging hot. The locals leave for 4 months over the summer as is unlivable.
I’m actually a greek living in Greece and summer is my favourite season. I just love the hot weather here.
I can reasure you that there is much more than this in a lot of other countries. After all, you visit Greece for summer vacations, don't you😉?
Seems most tourists who go on holiday in greece never been to places like Cyprus or the Levant. I'm Greek and when I was little I suffered from the Greek heat. After spending years studying in Cyprus where you die there, coming back to greece is like a stroll. I feel kinda cool in summers while everyone else is sweating.
The locals don't leave Athens because it's too hot. They just take a holiday :P My favourite time is summertime in Athens
*Dont wear a greak team jersey... specially from thessaloniki teams
Dont wear greek team jersies anywhere outside of stadiums, sports violence and hooliganism are unfortunately common here
Athens was an amazing experience. We went in October 2021.
When I visited my siblings in Athens, I drove all over the place & even driving up to Patras where I was born to visit my cousins. I had a couple of scary moments, but not any worse than driving in California, USA where I live - lol
Beautiful country, beautiful food, beautiful people, beautiful culture, beautiful islands!
This is the most tan Ive seen Mark, looking good. Thanks for the vid.
Athens is fantastic! One of the best cities in Europe! Nice places, you can walk everywhere, historic sites, good public transport, the coast/Beaches, nice people! Efharisto!
not to live, unfortunately
And one of the oldest. It’s at least 7000 years old although Knossos is definitely the champ from Noelithic era.
i live in athens and yet i felt nostalgic... great video man!
Efcharisto
@@woltersworld parakalo 😁
Thanks guy's, the bucket list continues to grow 👍
Great tips. If you're going up the Acropolis hill during summer, the earlier in the morning the better to avoid both the crowds and heat. Also if you want to see a less touristy but hip place that's not too far from the main parts, hike up Lycabettus hill. There's a fenicular if you don't feel like hiking it, but you get a nice panoramic view of the Athens basin from there, plus a restaurant and cafe if you want to enjoy the views more. Great for sunsets too.
I think the biggest don't about being in Athens is don't forget to take in this stunning city's beauty. My hubby and I are currently staying and working in Athens for six weeks and pretty much every morning when we wake up we can't quite believe we can see the Acropolis from our bedroom window. I have to pinch myself lol 💖
The only thing I don't agree with in this video Mark, and I know I'm at risk of sounding like a picky so-and-so, but I honestly don't find anything wrong with Athens tap water, It's very safe and high quality. We never buy bottled water here.
You are more Greek than the Greeks! Thanks for the positive review!
Efcharisto!
In 1971 we were able to walk up and through the parthenon, the following year it was roped off. It truly was amazing.
Nafplio is my favorite seaside port.
I am from Greece and you are absolutely right about the driving l😂😂
Excellent advice and spot on. I have been to Athens many times and I know.
Tap water is very clean actually.We always drink tap water
omg. I'm from ARGOS a small little town 15' from NAUPLIO and Ive got to say, the anciest town in greece you have to visit! you are gonna love it.
What tourists don't do when they come to Athens, is to explore some of the greater suburban area. There are many things to see and do and be a bit more involved with the way locals live. Possibly find some very nice places to eat, some of the biggest shopping malls, great beatches to swim, some small luxury shops, local theaters and museums, street artists and many more. I know, five days or a week of staying isn't enough time to see it all, but in a slow day, taking the Electric Railway to Pireus or Kifisia and discover both its ends will surely reward you.
This was actually a Very positive and informative video, Thank you!
I love Greece! Athens was such an amazing surprise, the Plaka and Monastiraki neighborhoods are incredible! The food, the history, the monuments.. Don't skip Athens!
Greece is really beautiful! Top destination for summer 2021!
My advice to everyone going somewhere they have always wanted to go...DO the touristy things if that's what drew you there. There is also so much going on and you can do those...but remember it's YOUR bucket list.
OMG so happy to see a video from you on Greece! We're headed there soon. Your videos helped us so much in many other European cities.
All the tips were are very accurate! Well informed!
The drive from Athens to Sounion is spectacular.
+1 αν είσαι Έλληνας-Ελληνιδα
κ αν δεν εισαι αλλα ζεις εδω 30 χρονια?
@@beewell1600 μια χαρα γιατι?? απαγορευεται??
We did everything you reccomended! I love Greece. Nafplio is amazing... Delphi was just special.....
Wow good for you
Frankly speaking, I've stayed a few months in Athens for professional reasons (I work in tourist and hospitality industry) and the tap water is just fine.
I would like also to say that poseidon temple at sounio is near athens ( an hour away or less) and if you come in summer it has great places to enjoy the sea.
Been drinking tap water 6 years now in Athens, it's perfectly fine!
I'm going to Greece next Friday! Athens, Mykonos then Santorini :)
Also you must try at least once a souvlaki! Its cheap, tasty and also convenient when on a hurry
I have to admit you are quite informed about our country and judging from the rest of your videos you've visited a lot of places in Greece!
If you ever come back and want a change of scenery and historic content, make sure you visit the region of Epirus in the northern part of the country. The region is historically rich concerning the Ottoman occupation and a lot of sites played a key role during the early stages of the second world war and the invasion by the Italian forces. If you find yourself in Epirus make sure you spend at least a week in the area of Zagori. The scenery and small villages are truly magical!
I agree with this but it is best to visit Parthenon in the late afternoon where many of the cruise ship tourists have disappeared - it is crowded in the morning. Many main tourist sites are at walkable distance anyway
I am from Greece and I must say i agree with everything you stated in this video! The only thing I want to mention is for anyone visiting Greece during the spring/summer time, please wear sunscreen whenever you head outdoors and don't sit under the sun for long hours (especially from 1pm-4pm). Do make sure you have skincare products with you that can treat sunburns just in case!
Love from Greece 🇬🇷 💙
Efcharisto
Thank you for promoting Athens in such an objective way! Thank you for the dont's! George, Travel and Tourism trainer (Athens, GR).
Great list!
Personally I find the tap water here to be perfectly fine and most people drink that at home and it is healthy. I think it might be a question of taste, I personally can't stand tap water in NYC for example.
Also they recently built a non-slip pathway on top of the Acropolis which helps prevent those nasty falls (I believe the climb up and the areas outside the pathway are still as they were before though), as well as a new elevator for those with mobility issues.
Thanks for the heads up on the non slip ground. That was death defying sometimes
Meh, tap water in Athens is not amazing, but it's okay to drink I guess. Something pretty similar happens with coastal Spanish cities, the quality of the water in Mediterranean areas is not the best
Really Hoping the Cruise we have in June 2021 from Athens does not cancel. We are staying at the St George Lycabettus Hotel that has a view of the Acropolis.
In the islands though (where i live) the water is not drinkable.
@@cholizgz9999 tap water in Athens is not of the best quality most of the other greek cities though have quite good tap water, especially in northern Greece , well in general if you can find a fountain definitely have some.
Lovely film. I am just gonna move to Grecce Athens abd that video just make my day. Thank you
Hey Walter come to Northern Greece when you can , there are some great places to see as well!
So agree with not driving in Athens central. Public transport is so easy )despite the language differences) and even walking is not such a schlepp as you find many interesting things around the most unexpected corners. Our hotel overlooked one of the main roads from Omonia square to Piraeus and I watched every day in amazement at how they avoided accidents despite the crazy driving!
Recommend the Temple of Poseidon. It's about 2 hours outside Athens. Is much less busy than Parthenon.
Can combine with a day at the beach))
Yes!! That was a cool spot. We went and visited it. Really great setting. Thanks for mentioning it! Cheers!
Great video! I'll be in Athens next week during Christmas. Yes, I will be driving.