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.

Hailing from the Roman times, it is the main venue of the Athens festival

Nearly 3,000 paintings from leading 19th and 20th century Greek artists

Take your other half to Lycabettus Hill

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

Luxurious hotel with a stunning view to the Acropolis

Stylish, colourful, modern-style hotel

Ideal for business lunches

Peaceful garden and wide selection of distinctive wines

Bar

One of the most famous bar in Athens 

Bar

Excellent cocktails, tasty Mediterranean cuisine and a varied wine list

Mugler, Louboutin, Nina Ricci, Zac Posen... shall we say more? 

The latest technology applied in the most elegantly designed espresso machines.