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.

Explores the Asia Minor campaign, the Balkan Wars and the Greek forces in Korea

Overlooking Syntagma square, it was originally the Royal Palace of the first monarchs of modern Greece

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

Europe’s second oldest distillery

Stylish rooms, with individual decoration and all the modern amenities

Luxury and convenience right across the National Gardens 

The restaurant of the design hotel “New” offers nice breakfasts

Royal street food at affordable prices 

Bar

 Enjoy delicious cocktails in a bohemian cool environment

Bar

The new alternative meeting point for the ever-wandering youth

H&M

Synonymous with affordable as well as up-to-date and high quality fashion

Bright, minimal boutique with small wonders