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.

Its permanent collection with more than 40,000 items offers a timeline of Greek history

One of the world’s oldest theatres

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

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

Elegant, well-stocked suites and a child-friendly vibe

Located on the coastal avenue, close to the Alimos marina

You have a million things to argue about but there is one thing you - and the rest of the world - strongly agree upon.

The most acclaimed restaurant in town

Bar

Soul/jazz/funk/reggae soundtrack and 30someting “easy” crowd

Bar

The oldest bar on the square

Beautiful view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus

Perfect T-shirts, unique jewellery and accessories. A modern “Colette”