Tips you can’t afford to miss! Walking, Driving & Parking Near the Acropolis, Athens!
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[{'start': '0.000', 'end': '60.022', 'text': 'Planning to visit the Acropolis by car?'}, {'start': '63.021', 'end': '120.010', 'text': "Here's everything you need to know about driving and parking in central Athens."}, {'start': '123.010', 'end': '180.032', 'text': 'Driving in the city center can be challenging—expect one-way streets,'}, {'start': '183.031', 'end': '240.020', 'text': "tight corners, and lots of scooters. Street parking is available, but it's limited and regulated by the city."}, {'start': '244.019', 'end': '300.008', 'text': "Most street parking spots are blue-zoned, which means they're paid spots for non-residents."}, {'start': '303.474', 'end': '360.029', 'text': 'To pay, you can either buy a parking scratch card from a kiosk (called a periptero)... ...or'}, {'start': '365.028', 'end': '420.018', 'text': 'use mobile apps like myAthensPass or ParkAround—super easy and available in English.'}, {'start': '425.017', 'end': '450.012', 'text': "But here's the truth: finding an open street spot near the Acropolis is tough."}, {'start': '452.011', 'end': '480.006', 'text': 'That’s why we highly recommend using a multi-storey car park in Kalamida.'}, {'start': '485.005', 'end': '510.033', 'text': 'It’s secure, affordable, and just a short walk to the Acropolis entrance.'}, {'start': '511.033', 'end': '540.027', 'text': 'Bonus tip: As you walk from Kalamida to the Acropolis, make a quick stop at Tamara Juice Shop.'}, {'start': '550.692', 'end': '580.019', 'text': 'They serve fresh juices, smoothies, and healthy snacks—perfect fuel before your climb to the Parthenon!'}, {'start': '582.019', 'end': '600.015', 'text': "Try their signature orange-pomegranate juice—it’s a local favorite. So here's the plan:"}, {'start': '604.648', 'end': '625.010', 'text': '✅ Skip the hassle of street parking\n✅ Park in the Kalamida multi-storey\n✅ Grab a juice at Tamara\n✅ Walk up refreshed and ready Enjoy'}, {'start': '627.776', 'end': '650.005', 'text': 'your visit, soak in the history—and stay cool in the Athens heat! ☀️'}, {'start': '655.004', 'end': '670.001', 'text': 'Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more travel tips from Greece!'}]