Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

The garden of the Presidential Mansion

© Eurokinissi 

The most secret green space to take a walk in the centre of Athens

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

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Bazeos Tower, Naxos.
23rd Naxos Festival: Everything you need to know

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

Beach.
The 12 top beaches in Attica (Part 2)

5 organised beaches to take a dive before the summer holidays

A boy relaxes on the beach.
The 12 top beaches in Attica (Part 1)

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

Summer in Athens.
What is the taste of 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

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Things to do

Greek food
Taste Athens, a complex culinary universe

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

The Greek Wine Survival Guide

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

Baklava.
Sweet cravings

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

Shopping Athenian Style

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

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Sightseeing

Landmark Building
Panathenaic Stadium

Also known as Kallimarmaron

Archaelogical site
Theatre of Dionysus

One of the world’s oldest theatres

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Best of Athens

Best movie theatre in the world

Cine Thisio.

Coolest thing to do on a Friday evening

Every Friday afternoon you will come upon an impressive sight outside Thissio Metro station: hund

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Hotels

3 Stars
Pan

Family business, with a good vibe and charming little rooms

Hostels
AthenStyle

Premium accommodation at the best price

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Taste

Mediterranean
Yalos Gastronomy by the Sea

Discover a unique dining experience by the sea at the beach of Exo Gialos in Fira, Santorini!

Asian
Nakama Casual Sushi Bar

Greeks’ favorite sushi spot, now in Glyfada

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Night Out

Bar
Bios

Live gigs and a wonderful terrace for summer evenings

Bar
Galaxy Bar

One of the most luxurious places in the city to enjoy a drink 

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Shopping

Jewellery
Fanourakis

Greek designer Lina Fanouraki’s jewellery is ultimately Greek spirited but does not resemble at all the traditional ancient

Homeware
Heliopoulos Bathroom

Long experience in bathroom designing  from one of the biggest and oldest companies in the field

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