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Athens travel

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Best hotels in Athens

<p>The Athens Riviera </p>

Discover the luxury and laidback charm of the Athens Riviera in 2025

<p>Views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus’ forested slopes can all be seen from the Hotel Grande Bretagne</p>

Best hotels in Athens 2025, reviewed

Athens blends modern and ancient

The ultimate guide to Athens

Are you being watched?

Family finds eight hidden cameras in Airbnb villa

The 'anarchist' restaurant reinventing Athens' food scene

The Athens neighbourhood that's gone from riots to art galleries