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 historically important building

One of the world’s oldest theatres

Take the tram from Syntagma sq. to Flisvos Marina.

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

Helpful staff, casual vibe and a very attractive roof garden

Rooftop restaurant offers a panoramic view of the vaunted Athenian skyline

In Oroscopo, established 30 years ago, you can enjoy their handmade dishes - fresh pasta, cheesecake, even the bread is made here - at the park right across the restaurant.

An authentic Bavarian corner

Bar

 A perfect spot to mingle or observe the Keramikos night travellers

Bar

Tiny bar located in the middle of antique shops 

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