Athens - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Yes, most of the country (including housing) does not seem to be accessibility friendly. - Oct 2023
Yes, the sidewalks are horrible and there are stairs everywhere. - Jan 2023
Yes, sorry sidewalk parking is the norm. Like Italy or WHA, if it fits you leave the car there. - Mar 2022
Yes. Strollers, carts, etc. are very difficult to use on the streets and around Greece. Most sidewalks are in disrepair, have trees growing in the middle of them, or cars parked on them. - Jan 2020
Yes, as the sidewalks are generally a mess and not all buildings have easy access. - Mar 2018
Not many buildings are handicapped accessible and there are stairs everywhere. It would be challenging, but not impossible. - Dec 2016
Extreme difficulties! Narrow streets, non-existent sidewalks due to trees and cars and lack of accessibility to the historical sites. - Sep 2013
Many difficulties. Greece is NOT a physical disabilities-friendly country. Athens is definitely NOT! - Jul 2012
Ha ha. Sidewalks are used for dog pooping grounds, motorcycle parking and trees. It would be VERY hard to get around this city in a wheelchair. - Jun 2010
Don't bring a wheelchair or a stroller for that matter, people walk on the street and park on the sidewalks. - Jan 2009
Plenty -- the sidewalks often have cars parked on them, forcing pedestrians into the streets. - Dec 2008
Innumerable. The sidewalks are cracked and have giant holes or trees planted smack in the middle. They stop and start randomly. I haven't tried to travel with a wheelchair but travel with a stroller can be quite a challenge. The larger the wheels on a stroller, the better. A side-by-side double stroller has limited use here. - Jun 2008
