Saturday, 27 April 2024
Prices of products in the Easter Basket the same or lower than in 2023
Prices of products in the Easter Basket the same or lower than in 2023

Specifically, the price of lamb in supermarkets was at the same levels as in 2023, at just under 10 euros per kilo. The price of goat meat was slightly higher than in 2023, while the prices of products such as eggs and feta were somewhat lower. The same sources said that the stalling of price hikes of basic Easter ...

The Athens Fitness Festival comes again to "rock the waters" at Vouliagmeni Beach
The Athens Fitness Festival comes again to "rock the waters" at Vouliagmeni Beach

Bigger and new fitness stages: the ATHENS FITNESS FESTIVAL 2024 includes new types of training, both in and out of the water, as well as larger platforms along the beach. From high-intensity workouts to serene yoga sessions, you'll be able to experience a fitness experience that caters to every taste and preference. ...

US ambassador presses for more flights to Greece
US ambassador presses for more flights to Greece

Speaking at the conference “Greece Talks_Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki on the tourist map,” he referred to initiatives to increase the air connections between the US and Greece, and clarified that “We are pressing on this, not only to increase them, but to bring them to Thessaloniki as well.” He stressed that United A...

Kerameikos: Immerse yourself in a spectacular ancient sight
Kerameikos: Immerse yourself in a spectacular ancient sight

Today, the site is an open-air museum, housing archaeological remains, tombs, and other ancient monuments that are part of ancient Athens. It is a place rich in history and well worth exploring for visitors to the city.

Olympic Flame delivered to French Olympic Committee for Paris 2024 Games at Panathenaic Stadium
Olympic Flame delivered to French Olympic Committee for Paris 2024 Games at Panathenaic Stadium

The event at the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) was presented by Nikos Aliagas. Globally recognized singer Nana Mouskouri performed the National Anthems of Greece and France. The Olympic Flame arrived at the Panathenaic Stadium carried by champion racewalker, Antigoni Drisbioti. The last torchbearer was the cap...

Greece to raise monthly minimum wage by 6.4% to 830 euros
Greece to raise monthly minimum wage by 6.4% to 830 euros

The increase, which was widely expected, will benefit hundreds of thousand of workers, said the government, which survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday. The monthly minimum wage was raised by 9.4% to 780 euros in April 2023. "Today's decision will relieve workers without affecting the strength of the econo...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Old Picture of the Ancient Agora
Old Picture of the Ancient Agora

A historical picture of the Ancient Agora with the Acropolis Hill in the background.

Athens for Party Animals
Athens for Party Animals

A city such as Athens that is teaming with life and energy could only provide innumerable choices of amusement for its party animals! A stroll of the city by night explains why the capital of Greece is characterized as a city that never sleeps.

Sightseeing on Monastiraki Square
Sightseeing on Monastiraki Square

Monastiraki is possibly the most popular meeting spot for Athenians due to its centrality and abundance of places of interest to go. This is the ideal location for visiting ancient sites, fascinating museums, historical buildings as well as churches.

Agora Square
Agora Square

From the beginning of Adrianou shopping Street with its high quality tourist shops, move onto Aiolou Street and you will find Agora Square. This signals the entry to Plaka. Agora Square is small but miraculous.

Sightseeing in Agia Paraskevi
Sightseeing in Agia Paraskevi

The suburb of Agia Paraskevi is located on the northern slope of Ymmitos mountain and joined the Athens urban area in the 1960s with its complete settlement. The spacious Agia Paraskevi Square with its numerous recreation areas, playgrounds and cafes is very popular with the residents.

Bars & Clubs nearby Omonoia Square
Bars & Clubs nearby Omonoia Square

With only a few exceptions there is no real nightlife to speak of directly on the square. However, many hot-spots are Omonoia-adjacent in the bustling recreational areas of Exarcheia, Psiri and Gazi.

Allou! Fun Park
Allou! Fun Park

Allou! Fun Park opened in 2002 in Agios Ioannis Rentis, a suburb of Piraeus. This is the most state-of-the-art amusement park in Athens and offers a series of attractions that promise unforgettable moments.

Eating & drinking in Marathona
Eating & drinking in Marathona

Marathona is not only a historically valuable place, but also a popular day trip destination for visitors from Athens. Especially the beach section of Schinias is highly frequented on weekends.

ATHENS LIFESTYLE

Gastronomy in Athens
Gastronomy in Athens

When recalling the Athens of many years ago, we remember a less outlandish manner of the life led then. The change in this situation can only be positive from a gastronomic point of view.

Nightlife in Athens
Nightlife in Athens

Athens by night is something that has made the city famous for many decades. For someone to be able to state that they know about going out in Athens, they must have visited dozens of the most well known venues in the valley and surrounding areas.

Shopping in Athens
Shopping in Athens

Like all major metropolitan areas, the City of Athens has much to offer visitors in the way of shopping. We panelled Greek consumers to discover their preferences and experiences with the international chains that operate in the country in recent years.

Sporting Activities in Athens
Sporting Activities in Athens

In the country that gave birth to the Olympic Games, there are a large number of stadiums, athletic clubs, training centers and sports courts - many of which host major international athletic events.

Wellness in Athens
Wellness in Athens

Taking care of oneself has become somewhat of a priority in Athens – a city that not only followed the trends of all other major metropolitan areas but might have possibly surpassed many of them.

Entertainment in Athens
Entertainment in Athens

Want to have fun? The cinema's and fun parks of Athens are definitely the places to check out when you just want to get away from it all.

Outdoor & Nature
Outdoor & Nature

Athens is a city of great outdoors with many activities and opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife in a mild Mediterranean climate.

ATHENS EVENTS

EKO Acropolis Rally 2024
Sep
05
Thu
Malvina Panagiotidis exhibition "All dreams are disturbing"
Apr
27
Sat
Panos Kiamos & Katerina Lioliou, Tony Sfinos
Apr
27
Sat
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
28
Sun
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Sardelaki (Fish Tavern)

Sardelaki offers more of seafood appetizer plates like small fry and kalamari, than it does big catches. Mostly an outdoor seating area with quick service and fresh ingredients, it's a great choice for customers who are on a budget. more

By the Glass (Wine Bar)

A historic building of 1825 has been converted into an atmospheric wine bar equipped with a state of art wine machine that can serve up to 80 different wine labels as if they were just opened, with the Coravin method. Discover the secrets of wine more

Passepartout (Cafe & Bar)

Passepartout is a place to enjoy a night of fun in heart of Kolonaki. Reinforced with awesome classic cocktails (they also stock Arizona iced teas), finger food, cold plates and sweets. The funky lights, the red brick wall and the "hanging garden" by more

Elias Gi (Restaurant)

"Eleas Gi" is the title of a legendary Greek story of the honored "olive tree". Therefore, everything is cooked with extra virgin olive oil, which is always added at the end, so we as to offer the authenticity of the Greek cuisine where indisputably more

Stergiou Signature (Patisserie)

The Stergiou name, because of its long course in the pastry and catering business, ensures great design, freshness and of course competitive prices. With over 45 years of uninterrupted progress in the confectionery industry and with modern production more

Germanos

Germanos sells smartphones, Internet connections, computers, games, and more. Their unique services include: Product testing, Ticket bookings, Pre-order gadgets, Database transfers to phones, recycling of all old media and mobile phone repairs (warranty required). Photo services allow you to download pictures from your camera or phone onto CD's or print by Kodak. more

Cap Cap (Cafe & Patisserie)

Cap Cap is a well-known fantasy shop, which seems to have come to stay and has already become a hangout of many southerners and not. In addition to fairy tales, Cap Cap also loves good food. In a list of unlimited sweets, but also with savory flavors more

Omonia Optics

More than 20 years, this optical shop, located directly on Omonoia Square, offer a large range of choices in sunglasses for every taste and style. The team of "Omonia Optics" consists of qualified opticians and optometrists with many years of experience in special contact lens applications and in the special manufacturing of astigmatic and multifocal lenses. more

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