Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

Where We Love to Eat in Syntagma

Three Must-Visit Spots in Athens’ Cosmopolitan Core

 

This is Greece

Voila: brunch with a view of the Acropolis

The all-day haven in Avissynias Square

The Majestic Transformation of the GB Roof Garden at the Hotel Grande Bretagne

A Beloved Icon Returns in Splendor

 

 

St. George Lycabettus: 
A landmark of Kolonaki, celebrating half a century of Elegance

Where art, style, and fine gastronomy meet

Bazeos Tower, Naxos.
23rd Naxos Festival: Everything you need to know

Throughout its long history, Naxos Festival has maintained its orientation towar

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Things to do

Where We Love to Eat in Syntagma

Three Must-Visit Spots in Athens’ Cosmopolitan Core

 

Greek food
Taste Athens, a complex culinary universe

Athens has generated a vibrant dine-out urban culture that proudly exhibits the country’s lavish

The Greek Wine Survival Guide

So much more than just retsina. How to impress your friends.

Baklava.
Sweet cravings

A sweet philosophy of scented creams, crispy crusts and intriguing toppings

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Sightseeing

Landmark Building
National Theatre

Housed in an impressive neoclassical building

Archaelogical site
Theatre of Dionysus

One of the world’s oldest theatres

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Best of Athens

Coolest thing to do on a Friday evening

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

Coolest distillery/ bar in the city

Europe’s second oldest distillery

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Hotels

5 Stars
Grande Bretagne

Majestic and splendorous, it consistently makes the “top hotels of the world” list

5 Stars
Saint George Lycabettus

It offers one of the most breathtaking views of Athens

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Taste

Patisserie
Sweet Alchemy

Confectionary by the top Greek chef pâtissier

Patisserie
Varsos

Long and rich tradition in sweets

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Night Out

Bar
The Seven Jokers

Open till dawn, with groovy music

Bar
Cantina Social

Alternative music in a ultra urban locationAlternative music in a ultra urban location

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Shopping

Homeware
Zara Home

Αrt de la table designs gives  a special meaning in deco shopping

Shoes
Salvatore Ferragamo

Ultimate must-have flat or slightly heeled “Varina” ballerinas in every colour of the rainbow

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