Athens in April is like getting a preview of summer without the insane crowds of June. Highs hit 24°C (75°F), which means you can visit the Acropolis in a t-shirt and still have energy for souvlaki afterward. But here’s the thing: the city is dusty, loud, and full of stray cats that will judge you. Embrace the chaos.
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion to watch the sunset over the Temple of Poseidon. It’s a two-hour bus ride, but the view is so stunning you’ll forget you’re sitting next to a man eating an entire bag of pistachios. April is also perfect for hiking Mount Lycabettus—just bring water, because the climb will remind you how out of shape you are. Trust me, I wheezed.
