athens city breaks
a bright light on the short break scene
Inspirational Athens in Greece has been a bright light on the short break scene for many years – find out why on a weekend break with The Co-operative Travel.
The main square – the Plaka – is the heart of this beautiful and contrasting city, and close by the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Byzantine churches and fine archaeological museum sit proudly alongside modern developments which have brought Athens well and truly into the 21st century.
Fully deserving of its title ‘the cradle of western civilisation’, Athens is a surprisingly easy city to get around. Most of the sights can be visited on foot, but if you want to pack as much into your Athens weekend break as possible, the recently-completed metro system is a real boon.
Also unmissable on the heritage front is the city’s archaeological museum, where you’ll see one of the world’s finest collections of incredible artefacts – this is no dry, stuffy establishment, it truly brings the past to life.
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experience the fashionable cosmopolitan lifestyle of athens
Even then, Athens is still so much more than all these ancient treasures. If you pick the right time of year for your Athens short break or weekend break, you can take a tram to the beach and enjoy the full benefit of mild early spring or late autumn weather to help you really relax at the end of a hectic week.
You can, of course, choose to shop until you drop, in which case, a base in either Kolonaki or Omonia will be ideal. If this is your idea of weekend break heaven, make sure you also find time to visit the Monastiraki street market.
Unforgettable evenings on an Athens short break are yours to enjoy in the areas around the Plaka, but be sure to also check out the fashionable Gazi or Kolonaki districts for a more cosmopolitan experience.
With plenty to see and do, a weekend break or short break in Athens might just whet your appetite for a longer, more leisurely stay.
Whatever you’re looking for in your ideal weekend break though, Athens will spoil you for choice – check out the deals and offers we have available for a quick getaway at The Co-operative Travel!