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Athens
Greece
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| In August | 33°C3 rainy days · sea 28° |
| Flying time | 13h 50mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 3–4 nights |
| Best for | Culture seekers · Foodies · Nightlife |
| The feel of it | Ancient, gritty, sociable, sun-bleached |
| Where people stay | Koukakior Plaka and Monastiraki |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | EURGreek |
| Accommodation | Moderate |