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

National Library, Athens Academy, Athens University

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

Two modern holiday apartments centrally located on Ermou street in the heart of Athens

Caters to a youthful, no-budget, adventurous clientele

The Rooftop Restaurant with a Breathtaking view of the Acropolis

Huge variety of wine from, plus live music and other surprises

Bar

Trendy gay bar

Bar

Vibrant all-day bar, with historically informed decorations

Jewellery to combine chic looks and rock attitude, with an extra attention to detail

This friendly experienced team will not only refresh your look but your mood, as well