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.

Housed in the renovated Stoa of Attalos within the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora

Explores the Asia Minor campaign, the Balkan Wars and the Greek forces in Korea

Take your other half to Lycabettus Hill

Europe’s second oldest distillery

With a total of 60 rooms and suites and surrounded by the overwhelming traces of the city’s ancient history, Academias Hotel provides the ideal setting for harmonious interplay between intellectual creativity and a handful of leisure and business activities. Inspired by the world celebrated ancient Athenian intellect, this hotel portrays a contemporary interpretation of Plato’s Academy while featuring bespoke facilities, impeccable services and unique experiences soaked in alluring luxury. The hotel’s all-day Plato Lounge Bar is a place filled with speakeasy vibes.

Tasteful, discreet decoration and extremely friendly staff

Peaceful garden and wide selection of distinctive wines

Non-tourist food at surprisingly low prices

Bar

Europe’s second oldest distillery is located in the heart of Plaka

Bar

Comfortable tables, vibes of a Greek island, excellent cocktails

This is where you can find the young collection “Entrelaces”

Furniture redolent of the finesse of the West