Visiting the Greek capital, Athens during the summer season, means that the visitor will have to deal with hot summer weather, and cope with the high temperatures during the summer season even if he plans to stay in Athens for a very limited period before going to one of the famous Greek islands to enjoy spending time on the beach .
To this end, let us review together a set of simple and effective tips to deal with a hot summer day in Athens:
Be sure to visit the closed museums and cultural centers during the afternoon because they are air-conditioned and out of strong sunlight. Among the best museums you can visit during the afternoon in Athens are the impressive collection of exhibits and artifacts: Benaki Museum, Cycladic Art Museum, Archaeological Museum The National and Sea View Cultural Center of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.
Avoid visiting archaeological sites and open museums in Athens during the afternoon, and make sure to visit them in the early morning to avoid strong sunlight.
Go to the south of the Greek capital Athens when the temperatures rise, and there you will find what is called the Riviera of Athens, which contains an impressive array of tourist beaches, it is worth noting that the beaches of Athenia are often crowded on weekends during the summer months, so it is advised to visit them on weekdays Other than regular weekends, keep in mind also that the best beaches in Athens often require an entry fee.
Enjoy spending time in the open swimming pools in Athens if it is not possible to visit one of the beaches of Athens, and you can find it in Athens hotels that open their swimming pools to the public without their guests for a fee.
Try visiting the rural suburbs of Athens or nearby tourist destinations such as the nearby towns or islands to enjoy the fresh air and avoid spending a hot summer day in the city.
Enjoy watching movies in one of the open cinemas in Athens during the evening period, and if you want to avoid paying fees, be sure to go to the open cinemas in Athens during the period of the Athens Open Air Film Festival, where it is allowed to attend shows Movies in open cinemas for free.
Enjoy spending time in one of the beautiful green parks of Athens and green natural areas of Athens such as the National Gardens, Diomedes Botanical Garden, or the green area of Mount Hemetos.
Make sure that most of your activities during the summer are concentrated in Athens during the night time, especially those that depend on staying for long periods in the open air in the city.
Head south of the Greek capital, Athens, when the temperature rises, and there you will find what is called the Riviera of Athens
Make sure that most of your activities are concentrated during the summer in Athens during the night time
Be sure to visit museums and closed cultural centers
Enjoy spending time in the open swimming pools of Athens
Enjoy spending time in one of the beautiful green parks of Athens and the green natural areas of Athens
Enjoy watching movies in one of our open theaters in Athens
Avoid visiting archaeological sites and open museums in Athens
Try visiting the rural suburbs of Athens or nearby tourist destinations such as tourist towns or islands
Helpful advice for dealing with a hot summer day during your tourist trip to Athens
