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.

Devoted to the historical development of the art of jewellery

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

Take the tram from Syntagma sq. to Flisvos Marina.

"I Orea Hellas" (Beautiful Greece), in the Greek Cultural Centre, inside the Pandrosou Gallery.

Comfortable aparthotel just a few minutes away from the National Gallery

Artsy, funky, colourful, with personalised service and a cosy atmosphere

Ark

Mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine with views to make your jaw drop

Peaceful garden and wide selection of distinctive wines

Bar

One of the most famous bar in Athens 

Bar

 A perfect spot to mingle or observe the Keramikos night travellers

“Re-establishing” the concept of design

Unique creations of authentic handmade materials from Middle East, leather, fabric and silk