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The sunhat is everywhere in Athens as crowds grow larger at ancient Greek sites
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The heat is relentless, with temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius. 6 million, went to the Acropolis in 2025.
Tourists are seeking relief from the heat by wearing hats, with many types available, including straw boaters, Panama hats, and baseball caps. The heat is relentless, with temperatures in the mid-30s Celsius. Visitors to ancient sites are taking hours to explore, with little shade available.
A record number of visitors, about 4.6 million, went to the Acropolis in 2025. Even animals, such as a carriage horse, are being protected from the sun with hats.
Further details about the tourism and heat in the area are available from the source.
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Category: business Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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