Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

Point Α © Christos Drazos

Summer on the terrace

Athens summer “observatories” rest on the city’s flat-top buildings; hideaways ensconced in the embrace of the evening summer breeze.

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Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli is an earthy paradise

The most cosmopolitan hotel experience you can have in Greece

Zeibekiko

A Greek improvisational dramatic solo dance for men

Open-air market (Laiki)

Where to buy fresh produce

The Silversmithing Museum has adorned the Ioannina Castle

What we saw at the opening of the 9th thematic museum 

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Things to do

The Shell Game

OLVIO Theater presents “The Shell Game”, the all new opera written by The Medium Project opera te

14 apps every traveler needs

With this guide you’ll be able to live as a local and escape from your budget.

 

Day Trip: Delphi

One of the most important archaeological sites in Greece

The secret gardens of Athens

Athens has its fair share of green oases

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Sightseeing

Archaelogical site
Kerameikos

This site houses a museum with the most extensive collection of funereal artifacts in Greece

Museum
Acropolis Museum

One of the best museums in the world

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Best of Athens

Cheapest drinks in town

In a self-service joint that goes by the name of Kokkinos Lotos.

Most aristocratic chocolaterie

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

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Hotels

3 Stars
Pan

Family business, with a good vibe and charming little rooms

5 Stars
Electra Palace

Right in the heart of Plaka, with wonderful views of this historical section

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Taste

Bar Restaurants
Balthazar

Here is where politicians, businessmen, actors, artists enjoy their early meals and drinks

Fine Dining
Milos Estiatorio

Minimal ambience, fish and seafood experts

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Night Out

Bar
Aliarman

Outdoor café, perfect for enjoying your beverage in the company of chirping birds

Bar
Pairidaeza

The oldest bar on the square

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Shopping

Shopping Centres
Avenue

Massive “family” shopping within 6,500 sqm

Shoes
Sandal Mania

A factory outlet with a great variety of sandals, shoes, bags, all handmade

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