Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

The Normalizing Machine, Mushon Zer-Aviv, Dan Stavy, Eran Weissenstern

The Normalizing Machine, Mushon Zer-Aviv, Dan Stavy, Eran Weissenstern © Stelios Tzetzias

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25 unique pieces that are scattered throughout Pedion tou Areos park in Athens

This is Greece

Greek coffee

It has to be made the traditional way

Smoking in Greece

Greeks love to smoke

Frequently Asked Questions

A crash course into the modern Greek experience (with a humorous twist)

Moutza

An open palm gesture that does NOT signify love

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Things to do

Districts of Athens: Kolonaki

The temple of fashionmongers, compulsive shop-goers, trendy types and the upper-middle class

Culture

Welcome to its birthplace

A magical, METAXA rise in the Lycabettus funicular

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Folegandros, an island largely still unexplored

Located around 4 hours away south of Athens, Folegandros is a very small island with only three villages and 650 inhabitants

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Sightseeing

Archaelogical site
Lysicrates Monument

A monument in honour of the founder of the nearby Theatre of Dionysus

Museum
National and Archaelogical Museum

By far the largest archaeological museum in Greece

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Best of Athens

Cinema with a view to the Acropolis

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

The Rabbithole Bar

Follow the rabbit to a charming yard, 2’ from Syntagma Square through the Merchants’ Passage for

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Hotels

5 Stars
Sofitel Athens Airport

Located right across the Athens Airport Main Terminal Building

4 Stars
Tropical

Located on the coastal avenue, close to the Alimos marina

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Taste

Patisserie
Varsos

Long and rich tradition in sweets

Cretan Cuisine
Eros Iros

Unpretentious and cosy, with very good prices

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Night Out

Bar
Passepartout

Excellent cocktails, tasty Mediterranean cuisine and a varied wine list

Bar
Bar the Kasbah

Three floors, a green garden and a delightful terrace

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Shopping

Hair Salons
Skoufa 62 Hair Salon

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

Fashion
Trussardi Jeans

All jeans and all luxurious accessories branded with the famous greyhound

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