Spring and early autumn are considered by many to be the best times of year to visit Athens. The weather is remarkably pleasant and the mood of the city is filled with a natural beauty which is apparent from the abundant and fragrant jasmine that pours from the balconied neoclassical buildings.

Spring is the forerunner to the world-renowned Greek summer, the time that the wildflowers on the nearby islands blossom. Spring is when Easter is celebrated in all its traditional grandeur. Spring is when the sun smiles on its gardens, archaeological sites and when you, the visitor, can enjoy exploring the hidden gems and neighborhoods such as Gazi, Kerameikos, Theseion and Psirri.

Spring in Athens is the ideal time to combine a serious urban city exploration with a relaxing rural retreat. Visit one of the most significant archaeological museums in the world in the morning and then jet off to a secluded or cosmopolitan Greek island for an evening nibbling on grilled calamari or sipping a tropical nightcap.