# Plaka

> The old neighbourhood on the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, with labyrinthine lanes, neoclassical houses and the Cycladic-style Anafiotika.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-plaka/

The old neighbourhood on the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, with labyrinthine lanes, neoclassical houses and the Cycladic-style Anafiotika. It lies between Syntagma and Monastiraki squares, and Adrianou Street is the main route to wander along.

- **Nearest town:** Athens, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.9722, 23.7306

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-athens-classics/)

## Nearby

- [Temple of Olympian Zeus](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-olympian-zeus/) – 0 km
- [Acropolis Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-acropolis-museum/) – 0 km
- [Acropolis of Athens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/acropolis-athens/) – 0 km
- [Ancient Agora of Athens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ancient-agora/) – 1 km

## FAQs

### Where is Plaka?

Plaka is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 37.9722, 23.7306. It is about 8 km from Piraeus.

### Can you camp near Plaka?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Plaka?

Plaka is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni.

### What is there to see near Plaka?

Places worth a stop nearby: Temple of Olympian Zeus (0 km), Acropolis Museum (0 km), Acropolis of Athens (0 km) and Ancient Agora of Athens (1 km).

### When is the best time to visit Plaka?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)