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.

Housed in the renovated Stoa of Attalos within the archaeological site of the Ancient Agora

National Library, Athens Academy, Athens University

Take your other half to Lycabettus Hill

Taste hundreds of screws, made of delicious black or milk chocolate

Superb accommodation near the beach

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

Mediterranean cuisine combined with an amazing view to the Parthenon

Delicious mezedes in really low prices 

Bar

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

Bar

The oldest bar on the square

A showroom with exquisite designed products for home, right in your laptop

The chain store brand that gives “do it yourself” a new meaning