The
capital of Greece is Athens. This town attracts huge group of tourists who visit Acropolis, Parthenon and the National Museum more than once. The beautiful historical buildings make Athens an abode of tourism.
Other than the historical interests one can also come here for ultimate relaxation by the charming beaches under the warming Mediterranean sun. The nightlife is bustling and crowded with plenty of fun and shopping all along Athens.
Athens is famous as one of the warmest cities in Europe, with a climate termed semi-arid with average low annual rainfall. The winters are often rainy during the months of mid-October and mid-April. Summers are extremely hot during the months of July and August when the temperatures soars up to 104°F or 40ºC. The advisable time to go to Athens is during the winters or spring time.
The total area of Athens is 476 sq. km and the population is about 5 000 000 . The International code for calling to Athens is 0030 while the local code is 210. The highest mountain in Athens is Lycavitos with an elevation of 277m. Some of the important phone numbers of Athens are:
- Tourist information Center: 3310561.
- Tourist Police: 171 (toll free) or 9239224.
- Port Police: 4511311 in Pireus.
- Fire Brigade Office: 199.
Athens is a place that is lively every hour and never asleep. The
capital of Greece duly features Greek cuisine, international delicacies, flamboyant nightclubs, discos and bars with great drinks and dancing opportunities. In brief everything what one wishes on a holiday.
