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.

First Cemetery & Commonwealth War Cemetery

A picturesque private museum in the heart of Athens

Taste hundreds of screws, made of delicious black or milk chocolate

Europe’s second oldest distillery

Comfortable aparthotel just a few minutes away from the National Gallery

The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the town 

The most acclaimed restaurant in town

Emblematic restaurant of Athens facing the Acropolis

The most legendary nightclub on the island of Skiathos

 

Bar

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Representing big names of the international scene

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