Shoes with Good TractionI recommend shoes with good traction to have sure footing as you're looking up at the striking columns and carvings on the Parthenon. During my visit I was wearing cheap and slippery shoes.
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Leave the heels behind, leave the heavy, leather dress shoes behind; they will not serve you in the hot summer and you'll be twisting your ankles trying to walk on the cobblestone streets with any sort of heel. It's best to stick to loafers and cute sandals or flats.
There's no rule forbidding heels in Athens in general. You can bring them and wear them on a night out after a day at one of the best hidden beaches in Greece or to a café. However, if you're headed to any of the historic sights that involve monuments, you'll have to leave the heels behind.
If you have no mobility problems, then the assent may take you around 15 minutes but you will want to stop a couple of times to take photos. Once at the top it isn't as crowded as the middle stone step area, which gets very congested and can slow you down. Take water with you as on a hot day you will need it. Enjoy.
Comfortable walking shoes are a year-round vacation essential. We pulled together a few different options ideal for a day exploring Greece—stylish yet comfy sandals, a reliable pair of white sneakers, and a Condé Nast Traveler editor favorite, Sabahs.
It is acceptable to wear shorts, whether you are a woman or a man. However, NEVER (and I do mean NEVER) wear shorts if you want to visit a church or monastery. Also, if you plan to do a walking tour of Athens, ditch the shorts and opt for a dress – if you are a woman – or a pair of long pants – if you are a man.
Getting around AthensThe best way to get around Athens is on foot and by metro. Most of the city's major attractions are located within walking distance or a short metro ride of one another. Also, there's a network of buses that go everywhere, but it takes more time due to the traffic.