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.

Its permanent collection with more than 40,000 items offers a timeline of Greek history

Enormous collection of coins, medals and gems

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

Take the tram from Syntagma sq. to Flisvos Marina.

Roof garden with a breathtaking view to the Acropolis

Comfortable aparthotel just a few minutes away from the National Gallery

A Canteen No Other in Piraeus

Overloaded and tempting menu, courteous and helpful service, and good prices

Bar

 A perfect spot to mingle or observe the Keramikos night travellers

Bar

A cocktail bar with relaxing atmosphere

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

The elegant symmetry and austerity in the lines defines the company’s philosophy