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Athens - Greece
General Information
Athens is a vibrant metropolis giving tourists and residents the ability to walk through history itself from the breathtaking grandeur of the Parthenon dominating the skyline from every corner of this ancient collosus to the delightful winding alleys of the Plaka. The Athens area has the biggest representation with five teams: Panathinaikos, AEK, Atromitos, Panionios, and Olympiacos. Combined Athens clubs have won over 90% of all championships since its creation.
Currency: Euro Population: approx 3.2 million (Metro area)
Landmarks: Acropolis, Parthenon & Mount Lycabettus
Cuisine: Moussaka, Dolmades & Ouzo
Weather: Lows - January 7 - 13 Degrees Celsius, Highs - August 24 - 34 degrees Celsius
Clubs: 5 football clubs in the major divisions
Main Clubs: Olympiacos, Panathinaikos & AEK Athens
Stadium Information
1 - Olympic Stadium "Spyros Louis" - Greece National Team - 69,618 Capacity
2 - Agia Sophia Stadium - AEK Athens - 32,500 Capacity
3 - Karaiskakis Stadium - Olympiacos - 32,115 Capacity
4 - Leoforos Alexandras Stadium - Panathinaikos - 16,003 Capacity
5 - Georgios Kamaras Stadium - Apollon Smyrnis - 14,200 Capacity
6 - Nea Smyrni Stadium - Panionios - 11,342 Capacity
7 - Hellinikon Stadium - Ethnikos Piraeus - 10,000 Capacity
Olympic Stadium "Spyros Louis" - Greece National Team
City: Athens
Address: Leof. Olimpionikou Spirou Loui, Marousi 151 23, Greece
Capacity: 69,618
Stands: North, West, South & East
Teams: Greece (White & Blue, White & White)
Rivalries: Turkey
Distance from City Centre: 5.5 miles / 9 km Direction: North East
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets for Greece are best sourced directly with the Greek Football Federation or with the competition host of the match being played i.e. UEFA, Fifa etc.
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Stadium Tours
We do not currently have information on stadium tours provided by the stadium or the football club.
Agia Sophia Stadium - AEK Athens
City: Athens
Address: Fokon 11, Nea Filadelfia 143 41, Greece
Capacity: 32,500
Stands: North, West, South & East
Teams: AEK Athens (Yellow & Black/Black/Black)
Rivalries: Olympiacos & Panathinaikos
Distance from City Centre: 4 miles / 6.5 km Direction: North
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Matchday Tickets
How: Ticket information for Greek matches can vary per team. In order to buy tickets you will be asked to purchase a fan card for the specific team you are looking to watch. Its best to contact the specific club directly as additional information will be needed i.e. passport, tax ID etc. Please be aware that violence in Greek football matches is prevalent and caution must be applied.
Price Range: N/A
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Stadium Tours
We do not currently have information on stadium tours provided by the stadium or the football club.
Karaiskakis Stadium - Olympiacos
City: Athens
Address: Καραολή και Δημητρίου, Sofianopoulou και, Pireas 185 47, Greece
Capacity: 32,115
Stands: North, West, South & East
Teams: Olympiacos (Red & White/Red/Red)
Rivalries: Panathinaikos & AEK Athens
Distance From City Centre: 4.5 miles / 7.5 km Direction: South West
Matchday Tickets
How: Ticket information for Greek matches can vary per team. In order to buy tickets you will be asked to purchase a fan card for the specific team you are looking to watch. Its best to contact the specific club directly as additional information will be needed i.e. passport, tax ID etc. Please be aware that violence in Greek football matches is prevalent and caution must be applied.
Price Range: N/A
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Stadium Tours
Tours of the Museum and the Stadium George Karaiskakis are available for groups and individual visitors. The Museum is in the Football Stadium and opens on Tuesday - Sunday. On matchdays it closes 2 hours before kick-off.
Price Range: N/A
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Leoforos Alexandras Stadium - Panathinaikos
City: Athens
Address: Leof. Alexandras 160, Athina 115 21, Greece
Capacity: 16,003
Stands: North, West, South & East
Teams: Panathinaikos (Green & White/Green/Green)
Rivalries: Olympiacos & AEK Athens
Distance from City Centre: 1.8 miles / 3 km Direction: East
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Matchday Tickets
How: Ticket information for Greek matches can vary per team. In order to buy tickets you will be asked to purchase a fan card for the specific team you are looking to watch. Its best to contact the specific club directly as additional information will be needed i.e. passport, tax ID etc. Please be aware that violence in Greek football matches is prevalent and caution must be applied.
Price Range: N/A
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Stadium Tours
We do not currently have information on stadium tours provided by the stadium or the football club.
Travel to Athens
Athens Airport
Athens international airport (ath)
Athens International Airport (ATH) to City Centre
Metro: M3 Line takes you straight to the city centre stopping at Syntagma and Monastiraki which takes around 45 mins.
Bus: Use the Athens airport bus which takes you to Syntagma square directly in around 60 mins.
International Ferry
Greece has numerous islands as well as its mainland of which are connected to the port of Piraeus (Athens). Ferries connect to the islands of Santorini, Naxos, Mykonos and many more.
Travel around Athens
Metro
The metro in Athens has 3 lines covering all areas of the city. The lines are named 1 (Green which connects to Piraeus), 2 (Red) & 3 (Blue which connects to the airport).
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Trams
The Athens Tram connects the city center with the southern seaside. There are 3 lines:
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Line 1 “Syntagma – SEF” linking downtown Athens to the Peace and Friendship Stadium
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Line 2 “Syntagma – Voula” which runs between the city centre and southern suburb of Voula
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Line 3 “Voula – SEF” running along the coastal zone.
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City Buses
Yellow Trolleys and Blue Buses can take you anywhere in the city and in the suburbs. The most affordable ticket for the public transport system is the 90-Minute Single Ticket. It costs €1.50+.
The Daily Ticket (€4.50+) can be used for 24 hours in the city – perfect for travelers spending a day in Athens and wanting to see as much as possible. This ticket can be used on buses, trolley-buses, trams, metro lines 1, 2 and 3.
Taxis
Taxis are yellow in Athens and are required by law to always use a taximeter and issue a receipt at the end of the journey. In other areas of greece these aren't necessarily yellow like in the Capital.
Things To See In Athens
Athens is a historic wonderland that welcomes millions of visitors each year. The Acropolis, with its hilltop ruins and the Parthenon, is indisputably Athens’ top draw. The city's also the gateway to the island of Hydra and ancient Delphi. But don't be deceived by the Greek capital's antique status as the cradle of Western Civilization—it also boasts some of Europe’s best cuisine and nightlife.
Where To Stay
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Best Connected: Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece granted after an uprising. Syntagma Square is in the very heart of Athens and it’s the perfect central location for sightseeing. It neighbours the bustling Monastiraki area which is a flea market area in the old town of Athens, full of tourist shops selling souvenirs and Greek cuisine.
Upmarket Choice: Kolonaki
Stylish Kolonaki meaning Little Column is a hub for international labels and Greek designer boutiques with sleek concept stores and galleries. Traditionally an area where the elite of Athens used to live. Trails and a funicular railway lead to the summit of Mt. Lycabettus, with panoramic views and the Agios Georgios chapel.
Up & Coming: Monastiraki
Monastiraki Flea Market is a mix of shops selling traditional Greek items such as artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenirs. The surrounding streets are full of tavernas and restaurants, many in the shadow of the famous Acropolis. Monastiraki is able to bring together traditional Greek life and delivers the multi-generational, multi class spectrum that Athenians have lived and breathed for centuries.