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.

The first residence of the first monarch of modern Greece

Collections dedicated to the historic development of Islamic civilisation

Every Friday afternoon you will come upon an impressive sight outside Thissio Metro station: hund

An oasis of green in the heart of the city.

Large, luxury hotel situated in a strategic location

Nicely decorated and furnished rooms with double glazed windows

One of the oldest urban tavernas, right across the imposing walls of Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Always packed with afficionados of nouvelle cuisine

Bar

Artsy crowd and delicious wine list

Bar

Multi-space where you can enjoy coffee/booze/sandwiches, stage your play or show your artwork

Famous home design brands

Famously low prices, combined with a quality, modern, minimal design