Athens is a modern megalopolis offering its visitors numerous choices of transportation and, of course Piraeus, the largest port in the country. Included in these choices, are the super modern metro, trolleys, public transportation with buses, the suburban train and, naturally, the traditional yellow taxi cabs.

• Urban Buses and TrolleysGet the information you need to get around with this form of public transportation
• Trains (O.S.E.)Get to know the National Railway better
• Access to AirportHow to get to and from the Athens International Airport
• Taxis in AthensEverything you need to know about hailing a yellow cab in the capital city

Gastronomy

ETHNIKON BRASSERIE
This historic café / bar is found directly on Syntagma Square and across from the Grand Bretagne Hotel. People from... more
I STANI
Old downtown dairy store offering traditional flavors such as cream pie (bougatsa), rice pudding and doughnuts.... more
TO PARADOSIAKO
Patisserie with traditional recipes from Leros, like rag pie with walnuts or almond pie.... more
ALEXANDRIA
A haven harbor in the center of the city with Egyptian and Mediterranean tastes. Falafel, humus, babaganous, foulia with... more
HYTRA
Cuisine from chef Nikos Karthanos with gourmet dishes at a bistro level. Closed on Mondays.... more
KORKOFILAS
Open daily from 5 p.m. this house offers delicious meze to its customers. Live rebetika on Sundays from 2 p.m.... more
DESPOINA
Famous millefeuilles, tried in ...Zaire, to finally end up in the nine shops of Athens and specialty plates.... more
PREMIERE (Athenaeum Intercontinental)
French hints but also many Mediterranean elements in the kitchen of Sotiris Evaggelou. Try the risotto with leeks and... more
ANDRIAS
Profiterol with good rich chocolate, in servings for 4. 8, 12 persons and...have fun.... more
TO KAFENEDAKI TOU KIPOU
For those who are looking for a natural green shelter in the heart of the city! A quiet café on... more
MANIMANI
With roots from the region of Mani in the ingredients and its recipes, it does not hold it “maniatiko” (holds... more