Thursday, 25 April 2024
Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park
Music Festival: Great Music / Family Fun at Stavros Niarchos Park

From 11.00 in the morning until late into the sunset, the SNFCC will be filled with activities in all its spaces, the festival's focus being the Great Lawn: From the Playgrounds and the Water Jets to the Mediterranean Garden, the Outdoor Games Area, the Dome and, of course, the Canal, a variety of options will be avai...

Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region
Islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region

The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week without having to apply for full access to the European Union’s passport-free travel zone, known as the Schengen area. NATO members Greece and Turkey launched several initiatives last year to try and sidestep decades-old disputes — ...

Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds
Racist violence surges in Greece, report finds

The network recorded 158 attacks in 2023, up from 74 in 2022. Of those, 89 targeted migrants, refugees or asylum seekers and 61 targeted LGBT people, it said. Violence was at its highest reported levels since 2015, when Greece was on the frontline of Europe’s migration crisis. The actual number is likely higher, ho...

Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete
Quake drill held on tourist island of Crete

Tourists rushed to evacuate the hotel, while workers in vests offered first aid to an injured woman in a tent as part of a quake drill dubbed “Minoas” after the mythical Cretan Bronze Age king. “It’s good, because then we know what we are doing in real situations,” said British tourist Leah Pickles, 36, one of the ...

Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law
Greece will continue to consistently serve democracy and the rule of law

"The report records, without further investigation, allegations by non-governmental organisations that are not independently verified," the foreign ministry said. "Precisely because of this indiscriminate recording, there is the appearance that all countries with a highly developed rule of law have serious human ri...

Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa
Martian skies over Athens? Greece’s capital turns an orange hue with dust clouds from North Africa

Strong southerly winds carried the dust from the Sahara Desert, giving the atmosphere of the Greek capital a Martian-like filter in the last hours of daylight. The skies are predicted to clear on Wednesday as winds shift and move the dust, with temperatures dipping. On Tuesday, the daily high in parts of the southe...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Skyscrapers in Athens
Skyscrapers in Athens

Athens is not New York and will rather disappoint lovers of high-rise buildings. But how did it come about that a city of almost five million inhabitants has hardly any buildings with more than six or seven floors?

Asteras Vouliagmeni & Astir Beach
Asteras Vouliagmeni & Astir Beach

About 28 km from Athens Center, located on Asteras Vouliagmenis peninsula, Astir Beach is considered the "upper class" organized beach and is known for its location directly next to the luxurious Astir Palace resort (as an extension).

Omonoia Metro Station
Omonoia Metro Station

The important Metro Station of Omonoia was inaugurated on May 17th, 1895. It is partly outdoor type open and partly underground and has double-sided platforms.

History of Urban Buses in Athens
History of Urban Buses in Athens

At the beginning of the 20th Century, the government had issued a license for the operation of urban buses to private bus owners - who created a union in 1952, K.T.E.L. that was operating under the Organization of Supervision of Urban Buses.

Sightseeing on Klafthmonos Square
Sightseeing on Klafthmonos Square

Klafthmonos Square, on Stadiou Street, is a spacious square in the center of Athens and offers an ideal spot to linger and orientate. Omonoia Square, Syntagma Square, and the Monastiraki and Psiri districts are within walking distance.

Aiolou Street
Aiolou Street

Like a more narrow extension of 28th October Street (Patision Street) toward the Acropolis, Aiolou Street starts from Eleftherios Venizelos Avenue (Panepistimiou Street) and ends in the Roman Agora – in the heart of Plaka.

History of the Greek Kiosk (Periptero)
History of the Greek Kiosk (Periptero)

One of the most inimitable parts of life in Athens – the kiosk (periptero). Street kiosks belong to Greek modern history and have become a staple in everyday life especially in Athens.

Hotels in Alimos
Hotels in Alimos

Alimos is about 8 kilometers from the center of Athens and can be reached easy and quickly via Syngrou Avenue. A more than 2.5 kilometer long coastline with numerous bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as a beautiful marina make the Suburb a very lively spot.

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

Malvina Panagiotidis exhibition "All dreams are disturbing"
Apr
25
Thu
Liptards / Bad Habits / Guilty Noiz at An Club
Apr
27
Sat
Workshop series at UTech Lab
Apr
25
Thu
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
May
01
Wed
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Blue Bamboo (Thai Restaurant)

Blue Bamboo is a famous Thai restaurant in Ano Petralona. The open kitchen offers fresh food and you can watch the Thai cook preparing the tasty dishes. These are marked by the level of spiciness, and the cocktails and desserts are also a dream. more

Riviera Coast (Bar & Restaurant)

The Riviera Coast is an enchanting environment, very nicely landscaped, with proper lighting, with nice view to the sea and tables next to the beach. It works from morning for coffee, night drink and with an excellent restaurant. more

Design Plaza

The way the furniture and interior design systems are presented in the "Design Plaza" is unique and worth a visit. In various showrooms covering more than 6,200 m², you can see, touch and of course also buy special pieces of furniture created by more

Treno sto Rouf (Bar & Restaurant)

This theme restaurant is located only 10 minutes from the area of Gazi. Here you can embark on a journey of taste and culture in the cozy old coaches of an abandoned railway. A romantic dinner in a pre-war Italian dining car, or an unforgettable more

Notos Galleries

Notos Galleries is a Department store with stands of all the well-known brands. You will find clothes, shoes, bags, and even cosmetics. Notos Galleries provides excellent service and high-quality products in a friendly and inviting environment more

Guarantee

Athens' sandwich specialists since 1988! Try this popular sandwich and salad place, with high-quality ingredients, friendly personnel, and great variety! Don't miss drinking a fresh juice. more

The Apivita Experience Store

"Apivita" combines natural ingredients, extracts from plants of the Greek flora, bee products of high biological value, and organic essential oils. The formulas contain 85% to 100% natural ingredients and are at the cutting edge of "green" cosmetics. more

MILF - Meat I Live For (Grill House)

The MILF is the perfect place to savor the authentic handmade Greek skewers - and not only. An excellent choice is also the Greek gyros, and if you are a fan of salads, do not fail to try Ceasars salad with their designer dressing. more

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