Athens is among the 15 best places in the world to visit this May, according to Time Out. For sightseeing and nature tours in spring weather, Greece’s climate is ideal for visitors. The summer rush has not yet begun, making May the perfect month for off-season travelers.
Below are the 15 most important destinations for May, with Greece in third place:
Toronto, Canada
Hokkaido, Japan
Athens, Greece
Memphis, USA
Utrecht, Netherlands
Scotland
West Coast, Australia
Nepal
Paris, France
Lisbon, Portugal
Florence, Italy
Los Angeles, USA
Sydney, Australia
Wales
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Toronto, Canada
Toronto hosts a lesser-known cherry blossom season. However, summers are usually intense, while May is ideal for sightseeing, such as the CN Tower, Niagara Falls, and Tim Hortons.
Hokkaido, Japan
Matsumae Park is one of the best places in the city. It has around 250 varieties of cherry blossoms and 10,000 trees. Shibazakura covers huge areas of the countryside — Higashimokoto Park even hosts a festival dedicated to the flowers. The average temperature is 12 degrees Celsius.
Athens, Greece
May in Athens is the ideal time to visit the ancient ruins before the high temperatures of the summer months and the crowds of tourists. Although a city steeped in ancient history, Athens is also home to a number of trendy bars and cafes and a cutting-edge art scene with a range of exciting contemporary art galleries. The Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon are a paradise for history buffs and foodies alike, with excellent restaurants in this ever-evolving cultural capital.
