What To Do On Holiday In Attica

Attica is a subdivision in Greece which contains Athens and has been sub-divided into Piraeus, West Attica, East Attica and Athens. The climate of Attica is typically Mediterranean having hot dry summer seasons and low amounts of rainfall. Winters are pretty cool, mild in low-lying areas near the sea and harsher in the mountains.

Attica has a great selection of splendid holiday villas, self catering holiday apartments and holiday cottages. In recent years holiday rentals have grown in popularity in this part of Greece and many families now come here and rent holiday homes as their self catering holiday accommodation. There is just about a holiday villa or self catering holiday apartment to suite almost every taste and budget. Many of these holiday rentals are situated on the beautiful beaches of Nea Makri, Glyfada and Sounio. If you are more interested in concerts and theatrical performances, then it is wise for you to stay in a self catering holiday apartment in the Athens town area.

The sights in Attica are a great experience as the visitors can enjoy the archaeological sites in Acropolis in addition to several other museums. But if you are visiting Attica on a business purpose, then there are some of the greatest conference centers in the area which will definitely satisfy the most demanding needs of your customers. Pleasure and business can be easily combined at places such as Athens and Attica.

If you want to enjoy your nights to the fullest, then there are several bars, music clubs, concerts, dance clubs and late dining places in Attica. This travel destination has a vibrant scene of live music offering music for all tastes. The area looks especially great during the nights as the monuments are illuminated and everything seems to be too smooth and calming. There are several venues that present music and art from every part of the world, usually in interactive and multi-media presentations. If you are a real night bird, there are several pubs, taverns, coffee shops and entertainment venues that stay open late.

If you are an avid shopper, then there are several shopping districts, markets, flea markets and galleries for your shopping spree. The Ekonomeas Gallery is an extraordinary gallery situated in the Plaka area which caters especially to the tourists. If you are a lover of the ancient art, then the masterpieces available in this gallery will really captivate you. While if you are more interested in shopping, then the Mall Athens is a foreign shopping mall for you consisting of several shops, cinemas and restaurants. You can spend time enjoying Attica by going sightseeing. 

Some of the places you should not forget to visit include the temple of Zeus, Tower of Winds, temple of Poseidon, Roman Agora, Plaka and Kerameikos Cemetery. Apart from these ancient Greek attractions, there are several modern attractions also which include the New Acropolis Museum, National Gardens and the Attica Zoo. The Zappeion is a beautiful architecture which evokes what Greece would have been in the ancient times. By spending some time in the National Gardens, you will be able to unwind. The National Archaeological Museum of Athens is a must-see museum in Greece which boasts of a wonderful collection of ceramics, statues, gold jewelry and also an amazing gift shop.

It is now easy to see why this area of Greece is so popular with families and tourists staying in holiday rentals. By renting a holiday villa or self catering holiday apartment you are able to sample the local food and culture. Attica is a place that has so much to offer and will keep holiday makers busy the whole time that they are staying in holiday rentals in this beautiful area of Greece.