Athens is the capital and the largest city of Greece, covering most of the region of Attica. Over the years, the city of Athens expanded so much that gradually Athens-city and Attica-region became almost identical notions. The region of Attica is 3.808 square km. Even though it occupies only 3% of the Greek territory, it is the place where over 1/3 of the total population is concentrated.

Athens, thanks to its unique attractions (with the Acropolis being the most renown) and its excellent museums, is a top tourist destination. Every year millions of tourists from all over the world choose to spend their holidays in Athens, or have it as a stopover before going to another of the dozens of wonderful places in Greece.

The region of Attica and particularly Athens, has everything you would expect from a European capital. Great shopping area, welcoming hotels and quality restaurants with vast variety. You will literally be at a loss: cool bars, clubs and cafes, theaters and cinemas, the famous Greek bouzoukia and several other entertainment proposals await for you.

Athens, just like any capital that respects itself, has an excellent transportation system, including Metro, trolleybuses, trams and buses. Unfortunately, traffic jams and the atmosphere they create cannot be avoided, but that's the price every big capital has to pay.

The city of Athens is in the basin of Attica, which is shaped by five mountains: Parnitha, Penteli, Hymettus, Mount Egaleo and Poikilo Mountain. The climate is temperate Mediterranean.
Athens is without doubt an ideal holiday destination.