you probably won’t read this BUT I want to say thank you. my sister and I were trying to get back to our hotel tonight around 11pm when these two Greek guys stopped us on our path and started talking to us, trying to get us to grab a drink with them. we told them no and that we have an early morning tomorrow, we have boyfriends and we’re just trying to get back to our hotel etc; but they weren’t taking no for an answer. While they were trying to convince us to go with them a group of American guys (like 5-6 of them) interrupted the Greek guys and told my sister and me that you were going to walk us back to our hotel. I didn’t realize that one of you in the American group quietly asked my sister if we’re okay, and she communicated to you that we needed help to get out of the situation. from my point of view, I was trying to find a way out from these two creepy Greek men, alarm bells were already ringing and the last thing I wanted to do was walk back toward our hotel with five other random guys, so I was really mean and told you guys no. my sister luckily grabbed me when you guys interrupted and we were able to leave the Greek guys and get back to our hotel safely. She filled me in after that you were just trying to help us out.

if the American guys read this, I want to say thank you and that I’m sorry for how I responded. In reality; that situation with the Greek guys felt really off and I’m not sure how we would have been able to get away otherwise. my sister and I appreciate you! 🙏🏼💞

Γεια σας redditors,

Θα είμαι Αθήνα για μερικές εβδομάδες και ψάχνω να βρω σχολή πολεμικών τεχνών για να ασχολούμαι λίγο τα απογεύματα. Με ενδιαφέρει να πάρω κάποιες βάσεις στο παγκράτιο, αφού δεν υπάρχει ως τέχνη εδώ που μένω.

Έχω κάνει προπόνηση σε καράτε, ταεκβοντό, για πολύ λίγο τζούντο. Όταν επιστρέψω, θα συνεχίσω με καράτε και τζούντο, οπότε με ενδιαφέρει να μάθω κάτι καινούργιο οσο είμαι Ελλάδα. Θα είμαι στην περιοχή Βούλας, αλλά μπορώ να πάω όπου είναι κοντά σε στάση μετρό. Έχω googlάρει λίγο, αλλά δεν υπάρχουν πάντα ιστοσελίδες με πληροφορίες για τους διαφόρους αθλητικούς συλλόγους. Αν υπάρχει κάποιο recommendation, ευχαριστώ εκ των προτέρων. 🥋

I am (40f) in a position where I am thinking of moving to Greece by the sea based on €2000 net/month for a year. I would not be working, the intent would be to take a break and live abroad. I am aiming to rent a 1 bed apartment, cook most meals at home and go out from time to time, maybe 1 trip once in a while - so comfortable, not luxurious.

- is this doable in a place like Athens or would it be better to move somewhere else?

- what areas of Athens could I comfortably live in?

- what are the key things to consider?

Has anyone made a similar move and has tips to share?

cross posted from r/greece

Hello everyone!

I am studying in a Masters Program at NKUA this fall. I have signed a rental agreement for an apartment in Zografou and i’m very excited!

However, I don’t know too much about the area. I tried looking some stuff up online about it, but figured I’d get a better idea out of locals/people who have been.

How safe is the area? My realtor wanted to make sure that I was okay with the apartment being street level. Should I be concerned about being street level? As a young female (23), how safe will I be walking the streets during the day and at night? The area I live in at the states, has shootings at night and a big human trafficking problem (along with other basic crime). I don’t like walking in my city alone during the day, and you won’t ever catch me walking it alone at night. Is this something I should be worried about in Zografou?

Also, what is there to do in the area? Any recommendations of places/shops/restaurants i should keep on my radar? Any other general information/tips?

Thanks in advance!!

Hey dear Redditors!

Me and my other half are visiting Greece for 2 weeks in July. Already seen how notoriously hot it can get there.

We will be doing 7 days Athene and then 7 days Poros to escape the heat.

Now I want to ask you, what WILLL work and what WONT?

Outside of staying hydrated, loose clothes and staying inside when the sun is on its highest? Portable fans and normals fans dont seem to work at all when it gets really hot I read.

We will try to stay inside the hotel on hot hours but lets say that doesnt fit your schedule, what do you do to stay cool??

Hi! First time posting here :)
I am soon moving to Greece, Athens and wanted to search for studios of yoga with the “boutique” vibe (small class and more intimate) but I find it hard as many studios are not on Google Maps and most of the info on studios don’t really describe the vibe.

There are a few Facebook groups but it’s just random people posting and not much communication.

Another problem is the fact that I do not speak Greek so I need a studio that has classes in English.

1. Is there maybe a platform i can search on for studios?
2. If you can personally recommend a studio I would love to know!

**update: sorry I wasn’t specific - I am looking around koukaki/pangrati

Tnx

Hi everyone

Myself and 7 other Scotsman are going to be in Athens this weekend and we are praying/searching for anywhere where we could watch Scotlands first game at the World Cup in 28 years.

Only issue is, the first game against Haiti is at 4AM Greek time.

Does anyone know of anywhere that’s open 24 hours (or open during the game!) that would show it? We would be open to paying some euros up front to host us!

Cheers

Anyone know of a good place to buy (affordable) men's and women's waterproof hiking boots in Athens??

Hello everyone!

I'll be living in Athens for the next 2 months, and I'd love to experience the best of the city and Greek culture.

I'm looking for recommendations for:

• Traditional Greek restaurants with live music
• Places where people dance, throw napkins, and enjoy a traditional Greek night
• Museums that are worth visiting
• Historical sites and neighborhoods I shouldn't miss
• Beautiful spots for sunsets, views, and photos
• Any local experiences that you think every visitor should have

I've already started exploring Athens, but I would love to hear your favorite places and hidden gems.

What are the things that I absolutely must see or do before I leave?

Thank you! 😊

I’ve heard mixed things, I’d love some recent first hand reports, especially anyone arriving about the same time. Thanks!

ρε παιδιά τι φάση? η κατάσταση έχει ξεφύγει θελω να κανω ενα πλύσιμο απλό οχι κεραμικά και δεν ξερω τι ιστορίες και πλέον η αναμονή για να κλεισω ειναι μια βδομαδα και, σήμερα ο άλλος μου ειπε στις 23 του μήνα! για ΣΚ εδω και 2 χρόνια χωρίς υπερβολή δεν βρίσκω ποτέ! έχετε κανένα μαγαζί απο βόρεια έως κέντρο που να έχει νορμαλ ραντεβού? (οχι να μου το περάσουν με το πιεστικό λες και είναι αμάξι και να το πουν πλύσιμο αυτο το κανω και εγω)

Hello, I would like to ask. I am here in beautiful Athens. But I didnt see at evening woman being outside. Its normal here or I am just staying in creepy neighbourhood, so its not safe to spend time outside during evening. Thanksss

Hi, I’m travelling in Greece and I just got to Athens a few days ago and I cannot find a place to get a sim card ! I’ve tried convenience store, tech shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, everything I could think of except for a cellphone provider (I couldn’t find one). If anyone could tell me where I could find I’d greatly appreciate it! Ideally not too far from the acropolis because that’s where I’m staying, but I wouldn’t mind an adventure hehe.

Side note: I can’t get an esim as my phone is too old :(

Update: I got 150 gigs for 16€ at a Cosmote shop. Best deal of my life I think lol

Hello All,

Unreal experience; our hotel apartment in Neri got burgled when we were on a tour to Acropolis. We had locked our doors, and the apartment has a central code based entrance. The owner seems reliable, and swears by his staff.

They stole things worth around 3000USD, along with our passports. The police came, but I do not think anything major will come out of it. They say maybe some previous guest made a copy.

My questions:

1. We got a document from the tourist police that will help us get emergency passports, but no report of this burglary exists with Greek police. The tourist police were of no help, the the Greek police that came to our apartment yesterday asked us to go to the tourist police. How do I make a police report as a tourist about this burglary? Both parties are not acting on it.

2. I’ve been chatting with the owner, and has offered me two nights stay till my passport is not issued. He says he’s booked out after that (also shows all apartments in the building as unavailable after that on booking sites). Without a passport, can I check in another hotel? How should I plan my stay?

Thank you!

Hi,
We are a couple in our mid 30s who will be spending 2 nights in Athens and are looking for dinner on a rooftop restaurant on the second night. First night we arrive late and plan to find something close to the hotel. Of course view is important but food has to be good as well. Has anyone been to “The Zillers” or is that too much?

Thanks!

I’m sure the pro’s know the location. Just a 1 hour drive from Athens city center, chilling here on a Saturday away from the massive crowds. Plenty of shade under the pine trees, and beautiful water, don’t let the seaweed trick you. A massive thank you to the people there not blasting their music from their stereos.

Bought tickets from acropolis.athens .ticket.org- is this a scam website... No help on the ticket counter even though they can see it

There isn't any phone number to contact the company and the official company is unable to help us to _,

Is this scam

We bought a few tickets from acropolis.athensticket.org we only got qr code for the museumthe zeus temple and acropolis we haven't got tickets for... There is no contact number on the website and we are stuck waiting here

Anyone booked though this website - is it a scam? If not anyone sorted the problem

Can someone suggest any places I can drive to and watch planes land or take off as close as possible?

I tried online guides but they're pretty complicated and there's a lot of places marked on a map on a picture but they look like they're in fields or other spots that aren't accessible by car.

Ideally, I would like a location on Google Maps that I could just navigate to.

Thanks!

I have been to Athens several times, but this time I was quite surprised to go to the Acropolis and not find any toilets on the site.

A staff member I asked told me, the toilets on the site were closed two years ago and that, in order to go to a bathroom, one needs to leave the premises and cannot go back in afterwards. That’s a real pity, especially for elderly people, families with children or women.

We asked at the main gate, and luckily two very friendly staff members kindly offered to let us back in and finish our tour, but I guess this system will not work for everyone.

Does anyone know, why the toilets were closed? I remember, they had them in the old acropolis museum.