{"id":12657,"date":"2020-10-16T16:59:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T14:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/?p=12657"},"modified":"2020-10-17T10:55:32","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T08:55:32","slug":"what-to-do-in-athens-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/?p=12657","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Athens in Autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"o-header-image__description h6 lh-1-4 all white normal mb-5\">Athens in autumn offers you the best of both worlds.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"o-header-image__description h6 lh-1-4 all white normal mb-5\">It\u2019s still warm enough to swim along the Athens Riviera. But you can also relish the city\u2019s downtown delights and archaeological sites without the heat and crowds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12663 \" src=\"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MCH-SportsOutdoors-CyclingAthens-Tatoi_1-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"413\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a dilemma shared by few other European capitals in autumn: city or beach? Many Athenians prefer to escape to the islands during the milder, quieter months of September and October. And we keep hitting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/122\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the beaches of the Athens Riviera<\/a>\u00a0until November. Though the weather in Athens in autumn can be a mixed bag, outdoor life still goes strong. There\u2019s a spirit of renewal in the air as the city shakes off its summer haze, making it a perfect time of year to tap into Athens\u2019 urban culture. You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/neighbourhoods\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">explore downtown neighbourhoods<\/a>\u00a0on foot; dive into\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/214\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">exciting cultural festivals<\/a>; or set off on outdoor adventures not far from the city. Here are some of our favourite autumn pastimes to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12660 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Header5-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h3 black-four lh-1-2 bold paragraph__title\">Great things to do in Athens in September<\/h1>\n<div class=\"black-five lh-1-8 p large all p-margin-30 all-hover-links d-ul paragraph__description\">\n<ul>\n<li>Go stargazing at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/place\/850\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Observatory of Athens<\/a>\u00a0on the wooded Hill of the Nymphs, and learn about the Greek myths hidden in the night sky.<\/li>\n<li>Experience a magnificent concert at the 2,000 year-old\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/place\/603\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Odeon of Herodes Atticus<\/a>, beneath the Acropolis, as Athens\u2019 summer festival season draws to a close.<\/li>\n<li>Embark on an\u00a0<strong>art walk<\/strong>\u00a0around the cultured neighbourhoods of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/93\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thissio and Ano-Petralona<\/a>\u00a0and tick off galleries, museums and some historic lookouts along the way.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/219\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boost your Instagram profile<\/a>\u00a0at one of Athens\u2019 scenic hilltops Lycabettus,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/place\/838\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philopapp<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h1 class=\"h3 black-four lh-1-2 bold paragraph__title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12659\" src=\"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/what-to-do-in-athens-in-autumn-300x131.jpg\" alt=\"Transfer what to in athens autumn\" width=\"460\" height=\"201\" title=\"\"><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/place\/838\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ou<\/a>, or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/place\/614\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pnyx<\/a>. All provide brilliant vantage points for photographing the city skyline, especially at sunset.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re here in mid-September, pop over to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/209\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aegina<\/a>for the island\u2019s annual pistachio festival,\u00a0<strong>Fistiki Fest<\/strong>. Delicious pistachio products are laid out along the harbour and there are concerts and gastronomy events too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Join the locals by:<\/strong><br \/>\nAtoning for your summer excesses with a jog along one of the city\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/139\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">scenic running routes<\/a>, sightseeing as you go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plan your trip around:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Taste of Athens<\/strong>\u2014Sample signature dishes from some of the capital\u2019s most exciting restaurants at this annual food festival.<br \/>\n<strong>Athens International Film Festival<\/strong>\u2014Catch some of the year\u2019s hottest indie film releases at cinemas around the capital, screened over a fortnight in late September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What weather to expect?<\/strong><br \/>\n29\u00b0\/20\u00b0 C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"h3 black-four lh-1-2 bold paragraph__title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12669 \" src=\"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/athens-street-art-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"229\" title=\"\">Great things to do in Athens in October<\/h1>\n<div class=\"black-five lh-1-8 p large all p-margin-30 all-hover-links d-ul paragraph__description\">\n<ul>\n<li>Spend a day touring the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/273\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>wineries of Attica<\/strong><\/a>, tasting exceptional Greek wines produced from some of the oldest vines on the planet.<\/li>\n<li>Discover Athens\u2019 fascinating\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/198\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">under-the-radar museums<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find everything from antique toys to vintage cars.<\/li>\n<li>Witness the hourly\u00a0<strong>changing of the guard<\/strong>\u00a0outside the Hellenic Parliament on Syntagma Square for your compulsory Instagram of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/197\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Evzones<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Experience the buzz of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/114\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Athenian caf\u00e9 society<\/a>\u00a0at two of the city\u2019s popular locations for a coffee date\u2014upmarket Kolonaki and hip Agia Irini Square.<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of the mild autumn weather to hop on a\u00a0<strong>mountain bike<\/strong>\u00a0and discover the green trails of\u00a0<strong>Mount Parnitha<\/strong>. Enlist a local guide to help find the best route for you.<\/li>\n<li>Ferry yourself over to elegant\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/416\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Spetses<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to witness the annual\u00a0<strong>Tweed Run<\/strong>\u00a0(mid- to late-October). Cyclists dressed in their finest vintage threads explore the island on two wheels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Join the locals by:<\/strong><br \/>\nWaving a Greek flag as a military parade marches through the city on 28 October. Known as\u00a0<strong>Oxi Day<\/strong>, it\u2019s a patriotic holiday to honour Greece\u2019s refusal to allow Italian troops to cross the border into Greece in 1940 (<em>Oxi<\/em>\u00a0means \u201cno\u201d in Greek).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plan your trip around:<\/strong><br \/>\nAthens Avant-Garde Film Festival\u2014You\u2019ll need plenty of popcorn for this annual showcase of the most groundbreaking movies in world cinema, which usually takes place in late October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What weather to expect?<\/strong><br \/>\n23\u00b0\/15\u00b0 C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"h3 black-four lh-1-2 bold paragraph__title\">Great things to do in Athens in November<\/h1>\n<div class=\"black-five lh-1-8 p large all p-margin-30 all-hover-links d-ul paragraph__description\">\n<ul>\n<li>Even if you\u2019re not competing in the\u00a0<strong>Athens Classic Marathon<\/strong>, head to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/place\/609\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Panathenaic Stadium<\/a>\u00a0to experience the electric atmosphere as racers cross the epic finish line.<\/li>\n<li>Or sign up for an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/150\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic Workout Tour<\/a>\u00a0and have a former athlete put you through your paces at historic sites connected with the Olympic Games. A fun family experience for all ages.<\/li>\n<li>Tap into the cool, creative energy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/104\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pangrati<\/a>. You\u2019ll find edgy boutiques, hip cafes and a young entrepreneurial vibe\u2014especially on Archelaou Street.<\/li>\n<li>Lose yourself in the whirl of tastes, smells, colours and sounds of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/255\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Central Food Market of Athens<\/a>\u00a0(aka, the Varvakios Market). You\u2019ll find local restaurateurs vying over the freshest seasonal produce.<\/li>\n<li>See the must-visit Acropolis Museum in a different light on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/143\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">three-hour night tour<\/a>, led by an archaeologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Join the locals by:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12671 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/podcast-banner-acropolis-hill-TGR-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" title=\"\"><\/strong><br \/>\nGoing for a hike in one of the national parks and mountains surrounding Athens.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisathens.org\/node\/159\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Tatoi Estate<\/a>, once the pleasure grounds of the Greek royal family, is a beautiful spot for a stroll and a picnic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plan your trip around:<br \/>\nAthens Classic Marathon 2019<\/strong>\u00a0(10 November)\u2014Register early for the world\u2019s most famous running race. The 5km, 10km and half-marathon routes are also extremely popular.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What weather to expect?<\/strong><br \/>\n18\u00b0\/11\u00b0 C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>source: www.thisisathens.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Athens in autumn offers you the best of both worlds. It\u2019s still warm enough to swim along the Athens Riviera. But you can also relish the city\u2019s downtown delights and archaeological sites without the heat and crowds. It\u2019s a dilemma [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12662,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[84,87,56,85,21],"class_list":["post-12657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-athens-transfer","tag-athens","tag-athens-guide","tag-athens-transfer","tag-autumn-trip-athens","tag-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12657"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12681,"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12657\/revisions\/12681"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12657"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12657"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spoiled-transfers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}