Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

The garden of the Presidential Mansion

© Eurokinissi 

Go through the black gate and experience the atmosphere of a bygone era

Bazeos Tower, Naxos.

Throughout its long history, Naxos Festival has maintained its orientation towar

Beach.

5 organised beaches to take a dive before the summer holidays

A boy relaxes on the beach.

7 free-entrance beaches to take a dive before the summer holidays

Summer in Athens.

Summer in Athens is in the mood for old-style taverns, coffee shops, fresh fish, ice cream and popcorn in open-air cinemas

Greek food

Athens has generated a vibrant dine-out urban culture that proudly exhibits the country’s lavish

So much more than just retsina. How to impress your friends.

Baklava.

A sweet philosophy of scented creams, crispy crusts and intriguing toppings

Whatever your shopping tastes and needs, in Athens you’ll find everything money can buy.

Also known as Kallimarmaron

National Library, Athens Academy, Athens University

The easiest, most effortless way to get a taxi, quickly and reliably.

See a virtual preview of three Athens museums before arriving in Greece.

Hi-tech, sophisticated and sleek

Modern rooms overlooking the Acropolis, in unusually reasonable prices

One of the oldest urban tavernas, right across the imposing walls of Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Artisanal Greek products & Traditional Deli + Cuisine

 

Well-known and beloved jazz club

It has entertained numerous famous artists over the years

Impressive place in the northern suburbs with emphasis in lights and lamps 

Successful through the years in the market of kitchen, bath and floors