Climb up the Acropolis On top of the list and a definite must see when visiting Athens with children is the Acropolis. Travel back to ancient Athens and show your kids the birthplace of democracy. If you enter the Acropolis archaeological site from the main entrance on Dionysou Areopagitou street, you will see not only…
*Updated blog post* Athens with children Athens with children is great! I am very passionate about Athens. It is such a historic place and there is lots to do for families. With perfect weather, good family hotels and easy to visit activities for children, Athens is a great destination for family vacation or city break….
The bliss of this. The sheer, serene joy of not having to plan several weeks in advance a meal that will take about an hour to demolish. Not having to order a turkey or free-range goose before it’s too late. Enjoying a relaxing festive family meal together without the fuss and clean up! St. George…
It had been a while since our last family meal at the Byzantino Restaurant. And thus we ventured out to the Athens Hilton Hotel in the city center on a rainy Sunday in November. The hotel’s celebrated Byzantino Restaurant prides itself on being a ‘family-friendly haven’ during Sundays. This, and the fact it’s a bright, spacious…
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and a very long to-do list. For those looking to avoid the fuss, relax and let a chef take care of the cooking! There are several international hotels, restaurants, and organizations in Athens organizing Thanksgiving dinner. I have selected some of my favorite places suitable for celebrating Thanksgiving with…
July and August are the months that most people come to Greece. These are also the hottest months of the year, with July being the hottest. For a family vacation with babies and young children, it is, therefore, best to visit Greece in May/June or in September/October. Not only are the temperatures child friendlier, it…
Athens Happy Train was the focus of me and the girls on one sunny November morning. It is a great activity for winter and summer. Especially in the hot summer months when walking is not an option with kids. The Athens Happy Train is an open toy-like street train (no rails but wheels). It starts…
The Athenian Rivier is unique in Europe. Which other European capital offers an amazing coastline with exceptional beaches and clear waters at a distance of only half an hour from its city center?! Whether you’re visiting the Athenian Riviera or your family is a permanent resident of the area, there are many things to see…
In Greece, the most popular family day for a visit to the park is ‘Protomagia’or ‘1st of May’. May 1 is considered ‘Labor Day’ for the Greeks. Many Greek families will take their picnic lunches out to the countryside on this day. Flowers, branches, and garlands feature prominently in the merriment of May. Children are…
Parks in Athens for kids suitable for picnics is the subject of this post. A great day for a family picnic in a park is Protomagia or May 1. The first of May is considered Labor Day for the Greeks and an official Greek holiday. Many Greek families will take their picnic lunches out to the countryside…
