It is true that Greece is the land of sunshine! Once in a while though there are a few days of rain. So, you are in Athens and it’s raining! Don’t despair. There’s plenty to do in Athens. Here are some ideas of how to make the best out of a rainy/stormy day, or weekend in Athens.
It’s coffee time!
There is a lot of cafes downtown, where you can sit back, relax and watch the rain fall down. Many of them have book corners and free Wi-Fi. Taste Greek sweet treats that will brighten up your day next to a cup of Greek coffee or a cup of organic herbal tea – it is most definitely worth a try! If you prefer amuseum coffee shop, stop by the charming skylight cafe at the Museum of Cycladic Art, where you can actually listen to the sound of rain falling on the roof or alternatively head for the south suburbs of Athens to get a view of the sea during and after the rain!
Get some Culture
Besides sitting in a cafe , you might also want to do something more intellectual. Athens is full of art galleries and museums and many of them are within walking distance (maybe 5-10 min apart). If you are around Syntagma Square you can visit the Benaki Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the War Museum and the Numismatic Museum. If art is your thing then you might also be interested in dropping by remarkable art galleries which host art works of Greek painters and sculptures or visit the National Gallery of Art and the Theocharakis Foundation as there are great exhibitions all year round.
Exhilarating Walk
How about a walk with an umbrella, through the National Garden? It’s peaceful; especially so on a rainy day, when there are few people out and the gardens hold many secret areas where you can escape the rain. There is a cafe at one end or you can continue out of the gardens and reach Zappeion,where you may visit the magnificent Zappeion Hall and admire the architecture!
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