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.

Enormous collection of coins, medals and gems

First Cemetery & Commonwealth War Cemetery

An oasis of green in the heart of the city.

Take your other half to Lycabettus Hill

Modern rooms overlooking the Acropolis, in unusually reasonable prices

Right in the heart of Plaka, with wonderful views of this historical section

Long and rich tradition in sweets

The restaurant of Athens Concert Hall offers modern Mediterranean cuisine 

Bar

Excellent cocktails, tasty Mediterranean cuisine and a varied wine list

Bar

Vintage atmosphere, tropical decoration and a matching soundtrack

The atmosphere tranports you straight to Tanino Crisi’s store in Florence

Casual-chic watches, in pop colours, and a Premium line with luxurious design