Plaka view on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Alona Azaria

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Greece Plaka view on the Acropolis, Athens

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A panoramic view over the quaint quarter of Athens, Plaka, with a view to the Acropolis

Photography Tips

Mid-range zoom lens. for this shot I used the 24-70mm at focal length 27mm. Sunset can be amazing from here.

Travel Information

The Electra Palace hotel has a amazing panoramic view from their roof-top restaurant. If you do not intend to eat there, you may ask permission at the reception to visit their balcony.
Best way to get here, free of car park hassle, is to get off at Metro station SYNTAGMA and from there its an easy walk. Otherwise on the same street there are a few paid garage parking

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Sunset

Sunrise & Sunset 06:36 - 20:09 | current local time: 12:30

Photo Themes acropolis dusk Panoramic View Sunset

Locations Athens Hotel Electra Palace

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