Suggestions
For Children
Athens requires some forethought if
you are taking children. Not all will be as eager to spend days at the ruins
and it can be oppressively hot during the summer. Greeks love children very
much and they will be most welcome and fussed over in tavemas and restaurants,
which makes eating out a delight. Here are some ideas for a child-friendly
visit.
Take a boat trip to one of the nearby islands. A Metro
ride to the station at Pireaus
means you only have to cross a highway
to reach the ferry port, and numerous destinations are only 1-2 hours away.
Children will love the
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journey
and the magic of reaching a seaside destination.
Take your time out in the cool gardens of the capital. The National
Garden has a lake with water birds and a nice playground, and Areos
Park, near the National Archaeological
Museum, has play facilities for children.
Let your children have their portraits made (street artists can be found
in Plaka) or their faces painted. Either
way they get to be the centre of attention.
If all these fail, a day at the beach will surely blow the city cobwebs
away. Take a break at Glyfada, Voula
or Vouliagmeni, which is only a short
taxi ride away. And don't forget your sunglasses! |
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