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.

Nearly 3,000 paintings from leading 19th and 20th century Greek artists

Devoted to the historical development of the art of jewellery

Every boat trip around Santorini, is a trip to Greece’s ancient and modern history.

A lifetime experience 

Medium-sized hotel, complete with all the facilities that will guarantee a comfortable stay

Majestic and splendorous, it consistently makes the “top hotels of the world” list

If Gina Lollobrigida were a restaurant, she would be this one

Relaxed vibe, good music and young clientele

Bar

Classy bar-restaurant, serves a stand-out burger and a delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Bar

The place to be, assuming you don’t have a problem when music gets noisy

The ultimate rock designer. Vintage all-time classic jewels, the first choice among the trendy youth

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