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.

It represents a number of different periods of Athenian history

Devoted to the historical development of the art of jewellery

In a self-service joint that goes by the name of Kokkinos Lotos.

Cine Paris. Together with Cine Thission, the most celebrated outdoor cinema of Athens.

Large and luxurious, located opposite the Temple of Zeus

Exceptionally classy and respectable

The overall experience is unforgettable.

Wilbury is an authentic gastropub on Kifisias Avenue. An excellent environment with the warmth of wood, a majestic bar and a unique design. An ideal scene to enjoy authentic British breakfast.

Bar

The most popular gay club in Athens

Bar

Quiet in the morning and early afternoon, groovy after dusk

The list of international design brands is pretty long but worth mentioning each entry

Beautiful view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus