{"id":1299,"date":"2026-07-06T13:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/?page_id=1299"},"modified":"2026-08-27T09:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:49:25","slug":"about-athens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/about-athens\/","title":{"rendered":"About Athens"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Athens<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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About the City<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Athens, the capital of Greece, is a city where ancient history meets modern life. With more than 3,000 years of continuous human presence, it is regarded as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and Western civilisation.<\/p>

Surrounded by beautiful seas and mountains, Athens is a safe and welcoming destination filled with world-famous archaeological sites, museums, galleries, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, shopping districts, open-air cinemas, nearby beaches and easy access to the Greek islands. With around 300 days of sunshine each year, it offers an ideal setting for both business and leisure.<\/p>

From the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon to elegant neoclassical architecture and vibrant cultural venues, Athens tells a story of resilience, creativity and transformation. Its lively streets, historic squares and welcoming atmosphere invite visitors to explore every corner of the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Athens has an extensive public transport network including the metro, suburban railway, buses, trolleybuses and trams.<\/p>

Airport Metro:<\/strong>\u00a0Approximately 40 minutes to the city centre (\u20ac9).<\/p>

Metro:<\/strong>\u00a0Fast, modern and reliable, connecting all major destinations across the city. Many stations also display archaeological discoveries uncovered during construction.<\/p>

Tram:<\/strong>\u00a0A scenic route linking Piraeus with the southern coastal suburbs, including Voula.<\/p>

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A complimentary shuttle bus will run between Rizari 2<\/strong> bus stop (near Evangelismos metro station) and the main conference venue throughout the conference. The timetable is approximate and may change slightly due to traffic conditions.

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Wednesday, 26 August<\/strong><\/p>

at 09:00 and at 10:00<\/p>

11:00\u201316:30: approximately every 20 minutes<\/p>

Thursday, 27 August<\/strong><\/p>

07:00\u201308:30: approximately every 10 minutes<\/p>

08:30\u201318:00: approximately every 30 minutes<\/p>

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Friday, 28 August<\/strong><\/p>

07:00\u201308:30: approximately every 10 minutes<\/p>

08:30\u201318:00: approximately every 30 minutes<\/p>

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Saturday, 29 August<\/strong><\/p>

07:00\u201308:30: approximately every 10 minutes<\/p>

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Climate<\/strong>
Athens has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers. During August, average daytime temperatures reach around\u00a035\u00b0C<\/strong>, with approximately\u00a011\u201312 hours of sunshine<\/strong>\u00a0each day. Rainfall is minimal and sea temperatures average\u00a025\u201328\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>

Currency<\/strong>
Euro (\u20ac).<\/p>

Credit Cards<\/strong>
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted throughout Greece. American Express and Discover are less commonly accepted. Contactless payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, are widely available, including in taxis.<\/p>

Driving Licence<\/strong>
Driving licences issued by EU countries are valid in Greece, provided the relevant licence conditions are met.<\/p>

Tap Water<\/strong>
Tap water in Athens is safe to drink and is regularly tested to meet international quality standards.<\/p>

Toilets<\/strong>
In many buildings throughout Greece, including some university facilities, toilet paper should be placed in the waste bin provided rather than flushed down the toilet. This is normal local practice.<\/p>

Opening Hours<\/strong>
Most shops are open between approximately\u00a009:00 and 20:00<\/strong>\u00a0on weekdays, while larger supermarkets and shopping centres may remain open until 22:00 or later.<\/p>

Mobile Roaming<\/strong>
Roaming charges depend on your mobile provider. Travellers within the EU can usually use their mobile phone without additional roaming charges. Several Greek operators also offer eSIM services.<\/p>

Tipping<\/strong>
Tipping is not compulsory in Greece, but it is appreciated for good service.<\/p>

International Dialling Code<\/strong>
+30<\/p>

Time Zone<\/strong>
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3.<\/p>

Power Supply<\/strong>
Type C and Type F plugs
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About Athens About the City Athens, the capital of Greece, is a city where ancient history meets modern life. With more than 3,000 years of continuous human presence, it is regarded as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and Western civilisation. Surrounded by beautiful seas and mountains, Athens is a safe and welcoming destination filled with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1299","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1299"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1600,"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1299\/revisions\/1600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allintheloop.com\/eaa-annual-meeting-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}