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.

One of the best museums in the world

The third largest museum of ancient inscriptions in the world

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

A lifetime experience 

High quality business-type hotel

Clean and comfortable rooms that will cater to all medium-budget city travellers

Delectable dishes in the green oasis of Glyfada’s Golf Club

A landmark of the Mikrolimano district overlooking the Saronic Gulf

Bar

Strategic location, ideal for the first or the last drink of the night

Bar

Quiet in the morning and early afternoon, groovy after dusk

Casual-chic watches, in pop colours, and a Premium line with luxurious design

The atmosphere tranports you straight to Tanino Crisi’s store in Florence