Athens Families

Posted on April | 4th | 2008

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Athens is not a family-destination in itself although there is plenty to see and do for the youngsters:

Family Entertainment

Hellenic Children’s Museum
- child’s play
The most interactive museum in Athens. Entry is free, but parents must be on hand to keep an eye on their children. Open: Tue-Fri 10h00-14h00; Sat-Sun 10h00-15h00.
Kydathineon 14, Plaka
Tel: +30 210-331-2995
Duck Pond The National Garden
- space
The kids will love the small zoo and duck pond, and the tranquil, spacious grounds offer lots of room to run around.
Syntagma Square
Admission: free

Posidonos Avenue Beaches

- for sea lovers
Only 40 minutes by tram from Syntagma Square, the beaches along Posidonos Avenue are fun for kids and parents alike. Near Kalamaki station you’ll find a large playground with a bouncy castle and a lot of different attractions where kids can happily while away a few hours. There’s a charge to access the playground, calculated according to the amount of time spent there.

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