Athens has also become wildly popular with foodies wanting to try out local delicacies like Souvlaki and Gyros - and is a convenient base for those wanting to visit acclaimed sights on the coast, like the Temple of Poseidon.
But, new data shows that tourists travelling through Athens Airport actually jumped 4.5 per cent in January, compared to 2024, reaching a whopping 1.83 million passengers.
With spectacular sights such as the Acropolis, and the National Archaeological Museum, self-stick-waving tourists from across the world flock to the city every year to soak in the rich culture and history.
Last year, hostility against tourists ramped up after spray-painted slogans reading 'Tourists go home' and 'No tourists; no hipsters' appeared on walls in popular areas.
But, with a trove of treasures like no other, Athens has become increasingly more crowded - and locals aren't too happy about the ever-growing number of tourists infiltrating the city.
