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.

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

A historically important building

Cine Paris. Together with Cine Thission, the most celebrated outdoor cinema of Athens.

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

The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the town 

Comfortable hotel, ideal choice both for businesspeople and leisure visitors

A Canteen No Other in Piraeus

Wines from Greek producers, good prices and tasty side-dishes

Bar

Yummy food and freestyle music till early next morning

Bar

One of the most famous bar in Athens 

A shop dedicated to the idea of making your bath beautiful and practical in any way

Inspired by nature, Ioanna uses only natural materials combined with elaborate textures