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.

A historically important building

A monument in honour of the founder of the nearby Theatre of Dionysus

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

Take your other half to Lycabettus Hill

Helpful staff, casual vibe and a very attractive roof garden

Cool, smart, relaxed, reasonably-priced hotel

Long and rich tradition in sweets

Athens’ most chic and historical brasserie

Bar

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

Bar

A classic bar that gathers arty types, politicians, journalists and bohemian urbanites

Furniture redolent of the finesse of the West

 A mega store filled with popular brand names with 35 to 70% discount