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.

One of the most famous monuments in the world

A treasure trove of Greek folk embroidery, weaving, traditional costumes and household items

Perhaps the best ginger ale in Athens, made of lemon juice, natural lemon oil, ginger in crumbs,

An oasis of green in the heart of the city.

Luxury, safety and with facilities free of charge

Comfortable hotel, ideal choice both for businesspeople and leisure visitors

Magically transported to a Roman trattoria

One of the classic eateries of Exarchia

Bar

An impressive décor inspired by the interwar period.

Bar

A cocktail bar with relaxing atmosphere

If you are not much of a “cooking” person, you will reconsider

The atmosphere tranports you straight to Tanino Crisi’s store in Florence