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 look at Earth’s most spectacular and revealing secrets of survival

Housed in an impressive neoclassical building

See a virtual preview of three Athens museums before arriving in Greece.

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

Luxurious hotel with a stunning view to the Acropolis

Cheerful colours and inspirational decoration make this a stylish, very up-to-date hotel

Mediterranean cuisine combined with an amazing view to the Parthenon

A modern taverna with extraordinary meat specialties 

Bar

Cocktails, smiling waiters and live gigs

Bar

None ever remembers how many sockets feature on its walls

The famous collective crystals sparkle in their magnificent beauty and perfection

Designer names from Lanvin and Chloé to Cavalli and Stella McCartney