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

Attica Department Store
Attica Department Store

We were told that Attica Mall in City Link gathers nearly 10,000 visitors per day. This sounds logical because it is a huge department store with many spots that host some of the "loudest" brand names in the luxury market.

Monastiraki Metro Station
Monastiraki Metro Station

There are two entrances to Monastiraki Metro Station. One is directly on Monastiraki Square and the second at the beginning of Athinas Street. The station was inaugurated on May 17th, 1895.

Special Guides
Special Guides

Various historical events of the previous century have shaped the country and its people. And often the social life of today is based on much older circumstances that reach deep into ancient times. This section deals with important events and historical facts.

Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is located on the south west side of the rock of Acropolis and was discovered during excavations in 1848 and 1857.

Panagia Faneromeni Church
Panagia Faneromeni Church

Panagia Faneromeni Chirch is the most beautiful church of Vouliagmeni. The history of the church begins almost 30 years ago. The same site had begun to build a church, but it remained on the basement's concrete.

Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Moussikis)
Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Moussikis)

The Megaron Moussikis (a.k.a. the Athens Concert Hall) is located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens and created by the inspiration of the great Hellenic lyricist and founder of the "Friends of Music Association", Alexandra Trianti, for the conception of a special modern cultural center.

Why Get Married in Greece?
Why Get Married in Greece?

Athens and the Greek islands are some of the most desired places for an unforgettable wedding. The sun, sea, history, ancient monuments, hospitality, good food, and much more are constantly attracting couples wanting to wed in Greece.

Greek Figures of the 20th Century
Greek Figures of the 20th Century

There are a lot of personalities from the 20th century who shaped Greece. Whether from politics, entertainment, science or culture.

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

Break the Core! - Metalcore night
Apr
26
Fri
"Super foods festival" at Zappeion
Apr
25
Thu
ONIRAMA at the roof of Gazarte...with a bunch of songs
Apr
27
Sat
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

Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar

The most creative cocktails in the north of Athens are served at Jolie Môme Cocktail Bar. The professional staff creates small drinkable masterpieces in a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. 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

Jack's Lounge Glyfada

"Jack's Lounge" in southern Glyfada is a hip, chic place that offers refined International and Greek modern cuisine. It also boasts a wide range of cocktails where every detail is meticulously attended to and music events in an intimate atmosphere. more

Loumidis (Coffee Roastery)

One of the most famous coffee grinders in Greece! The traditional brand "Loumidis" offers fresh Greek coffee since 1920. If you are lover of coffee, the mere smell will convince you of its quality. more

Cotton Club Dimitris

The Cotton Club Dimitris began its course in 1968 and continues to this day to trade women's, men's and children's clothing. It is a shop with a number of straw hats, clothes, and accessories. In the winter month, it sells women's clothes, but more

Sfera

Women, men and children fashions with a great selection of clothing, shoes and accessories at reasonable prices. The sizes are for real people, with modern style, sewn well and, when matched properly, make striking appearances. The outfits are for more

Jimmy's Fish (Restaurant)

The now legendary Jimmy's Fish is always known for the freshness of its daily catch and the best ceviche in town, the additional Sushi tavern boasts delicacies such as the tunatoro salad with octopus - from master Santillan Vichoy "The knife"....when more

To Steki (Mezedopoleio)

Mezedolopeio "To Steki", located in the main town Aegina, directly at the port, behind the fish market. Every weekend there is live music with the voice of Nikolas Mavros, who offers you a wide repertoire of traditional Greek music and rebetiko. more

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