Attica is one of the 13 regions in Greece. This historic area includes the most featured landmarks of the country and the territory of Athens, the Greek capital. The region occupies the lands of the triangular peninsula, stretching up to the western part of the Aegean Sea.
There are many ways to reach Attica. However, the most comfortable and easiest means of transportation there is a taxi service and a transfer that can be booked in advance.
Modern Attica is an important administrative, economic, and transportation center of the country, which is characterized by a fast housing development. Nonetheless, a walk took about the prefecture still gives an opportunity to perceive the primary periods of the eventful Greek history. Travelers can enjoy the beauty of attractions and learn more about places they have seen on the pictures since the times of childhood.
In the region of Attica, you can experience a temperate climate, which can be also described as the mild Mediterranean one. However, in spite of its geographical location, this territory has a big difference in the range of temperatures if compared to other districts of Greece. The mean annual temperature here is 18.3°C. The hottest month in Attica is July, while the coldest one is January. In the summer season, the temperature can slightly exceed 40°C. In winter one could hardly observe snowfalls. The snow, if it falls, melts rather quickly.
Climate of Attica |
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Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
June |
July |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Annual |
Maximum t°C |
11.7 |
12.5 |
14.7 |
19.3 |
24.9 |
29.9 |
32.1 |
31.8 |
28.0 |
22.5 |
17.4 |
13.2 |
21.50 |
Minimum t°C |
3.2 |
3.5 |
4.9 |
7.7 |
11.9 |
16.2 |
19.2 |
19.3 |
15.6 |
11.8 |
7.9 |
4.9 |
10.51 |
Which attraction to visit first during the stay in the most historic district of Greece? What sites to see, being among thousands of archaeological monuments? In Attica, you can make a step outside and the adventures will find you themselves!
Athens is full of places with a long history, which saw the ancient life as it was: the Acropolis, Areos Pagos, the Academy of Plato, the Library of Hadrian, and the Roman Forum (also known as the Ancient Agora). Do not miss visiting such popular tourist sites like Syntagma Square, Plaka and Monastiraki, and the Building of Hellenic Parliament, where you can see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
You can also find many landmarks of the times of Byzantine culture in Attica, which are worth visiting during holidays: the Church of Holy Apostles, Church of St. Theodora, Kapnikarea Church, the Monastery of Daphni, the Kaisariani monastery, and the Church of St. Mary Pantanassa.
You could hardly ever find the office of a taxi service provider from your country in Greece. However, it is not a great reason to worry about: our transfer company provides 24-hour support and multilingual drivers to our customers. All necessary consultations help with baggage, and check-in is provided absolutely for free.
Attica is a rather large territory. That’s why the cost of a transfer will directly depend on the distance. You should pay attention that usual city taxis usually apply additional fees for traffic jams, amount of luggage, etc. Furthermore, you won’t find a taxi vehicle that is equipped with a child seat in the entire city!
Booking a transfer from Aktis.Taxi is your guarantee of comfortable transportation by the desired vehicle with beneficial services provided absolutely free of charge.
Compare the costs of transportation to different regions of Athens from the city center by various vehicles:
Region |
Travel time |
Price (Standard) |
Price (Comfort) |
Price (Premium) |
MiniVan Vito (8 seats) |
Sprinter (19 seats) |
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Piraeus |
35 m |
30 € |
35 € |
60 € |
50 € |
150 € |
Glyfada |
20 m |
30 € |
35 € |
70 € |
60 € |
150 € |
Sounio |
35 m |
45 € |
55 € |
100 € |
100 € |
170 € |
When you book a transfer from our company, you get the service of the highest quality and save from 10 to 20% per trip. What benefits do we offer?
Enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient times, unwind in Attica, and we, in our turn, will do our best to provide you with effortless transportation!