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 best museums in the world

A look at Earth’s most spectacular and revealing secrets of survival

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

An oasis of green in the heart of the city.

Modern rooms overlooking the Acropolis, in unusually reasonable prices

Elegant boutique hotel at a great location near the historical centre of Athens

The Rooftop Restaurant with a Breathtaking view of the Acropolis

Peaceful garden and wide selection of distinctive wines

The oldest rock club in Greece

Bar

Favourite hangout for journalists, actors, musicians and artists

The world’s favourite sports brand right on the most casual square of Athens

Successful through the years in the market of kitchen, bath and floors