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.

This site houses a museum with the most extensive collection of funereal artifacts in Greece

Housed in an impressive neoclassical building

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

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

Variegated, stylish, for aficionados of modern style

Nicely decorated and furnished rooms with double glazed windows

Enjoy delicious Mediterranean dishes under the stars

Royal street food at affordable prices 

Bar

Trendy gay bar

Bar

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

Beautiful view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus

This friendly experienced team will not only refresh your look but your mood, as well