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.

Named after the celebrated late actress and politician Melina Mercouri

 

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

In a self-service joint that goes by the name of Kokkinos Lotos.

Taste hundreds of screws, made of delicious black or milk chocolate

Superb accommodation near the beach

Two modern holiday apartments centrally located on Ermou street in the heart of Athens

Stylish modern taverna with fusion dishes

Tasteful dishes right out of an Italian mama’s casserole

Bar

Cocktails, smiling waiters and live gigs

Bar

Excellent cocktails, tasty Mediterranean cuisine and a varied wine list

Hair cuts, coiffures, flashes, colours, everything a classical hair salon offers, as well as lots of surprises.

Exquisite furniture designs and home accessories that enhance our lounge mood