Hotels in Attica, Greece

Attica, the region around Athens in southern Greece, is famous for the 2,500-year-old Parthenon and its sunny Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures around 90°F (32°C), perfect for swimming at the beaches of the Athenian Riviera like Vouliagmeni or taking a ferry to the island of Aegina, while mild winters averaging 55°F (13°C) are ideal for exploring the ancient Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion without the crowds. The region divides into the historic city center with the Agora and Plaka district, and the coastal suburbs offering seafood tavernas and watersports in the Saronic Gulf.