Saturday, 20 April 2024
Greek minister says 2 major new marine parks will be created by the end of this year
Greek minister says 2 major new marine parks will be created by the end of this year

Speaking during an international ocean conference in Athens, Theodoros Skylakakis said scientific studies to determine details such as which species will be protected and what measures must be taken will be completed and implemented by year’s end. “Real protection needs to be backed by real science,” Skylakakis sai...

Traffic regulations regarding handover & reception of Olympic Flame
Traffic regulations regarding handover & reception of Olympic Flame

Specifically, from 07:30 to 13:30, there will be gradual and temporary traffic interruptions along the road sections in areas of the Municipalities of Athens, Filothei-Psychiko, Chalandri, Agia Paraskevi, Maroussi and Nea Filadelfeia - Chalkidona.

Grecotel invites foreign and Greek guests to participate in the customs of Greek Easter
Grecotel invites foreign and Greek guests to participate in the customs of Greek Easter

Activities for the whole family, fine gastronomy and customs that are revived in the truest Greek celebration, accompany the charofolio of services that visitors will encounter. Those who choose Corfu Imperial and Eva Palace in Corfu, in addition to the custom of Botis, will have the exclusive opportunity to experi...

Building collapse in Pasalimani: 8 workers free - Contractor detained
Building collapse in Pasalimani: 8 workers free - Contractor detained

However, the contractor of the building work is still being held, accused of violating Article 286 of the building regulations and general building regulations. He received a deadline and is expected to apologize to the investigator next Saturday, while the owners of the 2-story residence are also being sought. ...

Easter Bazaar by SOS Children's Villages at Syntagma Metro
Easter Bazaar by SOS Children's Villages at Syntagma Metro

According to an announcement by SOS Children's Villages, these are gifts and candles that will delight young and old and decorations that will highlight every corner of the house, garden and terrace and will give an Easter touch of joy to all areas. The entire Easter collection is also available in the SOS Children...

European Patients' Rights Day: The 14 rights that need to be strengthened
European Patients' Rights Day: The 14 rights that need to be strengthened

It includes the following 14 rights: Right to preventive measures, access to care, information, consent , free choice, privacy and confidentiality, respect for patients' time, adherence to quality standards, safety, innovation, avoidance of unnecessary suffering and pain, individualized treatment, right to cancel, rig...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Porto Rafti
Porto Rafti

Porto Rafti, or Limin Mesogaias, is located 7 km east of Markopoulo on the southern shores of the South Evian Gulf. It was always part of the Municipality of Markopoulo and the seaport of Markopoulo Mesogaias.

Natural History & Science Museums
Natural History & Science Museums

Everyone remembers their first school visit to a natural history museum. It is simply an incredible experience to look at the huge skeletons of extinct dinosaurs or even touch a real meteorite.

Archaeological Museum of Marathon
Archaeological Museum of Marathon

The Marathon Museum was founded in 1975 and lies dominant in an idyllic location within close distance to the renown tumulus of Marathon. The museum's exhibits cover the ages of the Prehistoric to the late Roman eras.

Euripides
Euripides

Euripides was the youngest of the three great tragic poets of Ancient time who developed the dramatic arts to its greatest possible level. He was born in 485 or 480 B.C. and was a recluse with a very closed personality. A trait that managed to make him very unpopular and the center of comedy writer's satires.

Athens by Taxi
Athens by Taxi

The yellow taxi cabs in Athens are so many, that during the days that the taxi drivers are on a strike and they are not in circulation, Athens seems empty! Any way you look at it, Athenians use taxis excessively – whether they own a car or not – maybe because of so much distrust for the public mass transportation.

National & Ethnographic Museums
National & Ethnographic Museums

Getting to know culture and tradition broadens every horizon. The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, the Folklore Museum or that of Greek Instruments bring Greek culture closer.

Polytechnic University of Athens
Polytechnic University of Athens

This historic neoclassical building began housing the National (Metsovian) Polytechnic University in 1871. It is among the oldest higher education institutions in Greece and the most prestigious among engineering schools. The original University was actually founded in 1937 around the same time that the Modern Greek State was being formed.

Adrianou Street
Adrianou Street

Adrianou street starts at Thissio through Monastiraki and continues into Plaka. It divides the area to upper (pano) and lower (kato) Plaka and continues to the famous area of Anafiotika.

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

Party Like Its 1999
Apr
26
Fri
Six D.O.G.S X Mechatronica: Aura Nox & Milan
Apr
19
Fri
Tyler Carry at Horostasion
Apr
18
Thu
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
20
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
21
Sun
RedRoom Nights
Apr
21
Sun
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
24
Wed

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The Scent

This temple of beauty comes at highly attractive prices with raw materials from natural ingredients. Bottles, perfumes, handmade soaps, fragrant creams for the body and hands, lip glosses, oils and salts. Many small gifts and articles for the 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

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

Capanna Trattoria (Italian Restaurant)

This pizzeria / trattoria was designed with the starting point of experiencing outdoor dining. Therefore, when the weather is warm enough, the floor to ceiling windows can slide upwards allowing the restaurant to spill out onto the pavement - giving more

To Pachni (Tavern)

Friendly and warm atmosphere, good food and plenty of first class wine. All this is what makes this tavern so special and has established itself in recent years as a popular spot far away from the mainstream at the harbour. more

I Orea Ellas (Kafeneion)

Having been established since the 1800's - where the 'brains of Athens met' - this area's history is highlighted at the Center of Hellenic Tradition that offers quality handicrafts: traditional ceramics, sculptures, embroideries, paintings and folk more

Kebaptzidikon «To Gnision»

Kebap is a famous delicacy all over the world. Kebab is basically anything roasted on a spit. At Kebaptzidikon «To Gnision» in Voula you will find excellent quality food, all handmade and with large portions. more

JYSK Athens

It is the second major Scandinavian (Denmark) furniture company entering the Greek market, starting in Athens. Good prices and great variety. It has everything for the home, from ironing boards to beds. Frames, paint brushes, even the missing pillows more

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