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

Walter V of Brienne
Walter V of Brienne

Walter V of Brienne assumed the governance of Athens in 1308 after the death of his cousin, Guy II de la Roche. He had the blessing of the King of Naples and strived to expand the borders of his rule to Thessaly.

Athens Cafes with breathtaking view
Athens Cafes with breathtaking view

Get up high at any of these cafes and view Athens from a special angle that will remain embedded in your memories forever. Athens offers many such spots, because Athenians love to admire their city from above.

Sightseeing on Stadiou Street
Sightseeing on Stadiou Street

This boulevard street connects Omonoia Square with Syntagma Square and is one of the most important streets in the center of Athens. Here you can find the spacious Klafthmonos Square with the First Royal Palace building, which houses the Museum of the City of Athens.

Syntagma Metro Station
Syntagma Metro Station

Syntagma Metro Station took its name from Syntagma Square (Constitution Square), on which the main entrance is located. It is entirely underground 4- levels station with fixed and sliding electric scales.

Athletic Festivals & Events in Athens
Athletic Festivals & Events in Athens

Already in ancient times, sports competitions and sports festivals were held in honor of the goddesses. Many the current sports have their origins in ancient Greece, and even today, almost every month of the calendar year different sports events take place in the greater Athens area.

The most famous Ancient Greek Theaters
The most famous Ancient Greek Theaters

The construction of the ancient theaters of Greece is impressive. Likewise, the acoustic experience is something special, because you do not need microphones and even in the last row you understand every word.

Old Picture of Areopagus Hill
Old Picture of Areopagus Hill

This historical picture shows the archaeological site of Areopagus, the ancient court of Athens.

Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

Founded in 1935, the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus expanded from the Municipal Library in 1966 to the archaeological site of the Hellenistic theater of Zea.

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

"The Failure" by Thomas Bernhardt
Apr
25
Thu
Workshop series at UTech Lab
Apr
25
Thu
Group exhibition "Remember, body..."
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

360 Cocktail Bar

360 Cocktail Bar is a breathtaking cocktail bar located directly on Monastiraki Square - in the corner building of Ifaistou Street. Go upstairs and enjoy a drink from a list of 70 inspiring cocktails, with the suplement of the Monastiraki Square and more

Korres (Natural Cosmetics)

At Korres you will find great products for hair, body and face care, all manufacturer in Greece based on the advantages of natural ingredients. The goal of Korres is to develop innovative and clinically effective skincare products based on natural more

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

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

Sklavenitis (Supermarket)

This mega-supermarket is the closest to the city center and offers a good selection of greek and international products. The company is the largest retail group in Greece with 500 supermarkets in Greece and Cyprus. more

Tezenis

At Tezenis you can find underwear, pajamas and clothes for women, men and children at very low prices. Tezenis has a large variety, is constantly updated and has a vast range of sizes. Due to the heavy customer traffic, they expanded their pantyhose more

Voliotiko Tsipouradiko (Tavern)

The "Voliotiko Tsipouradiko" is located in a wonderful building, from 1862, one of the oldest in Psiri area. The tavern is furnished with great attention to detail and offers a wide selection of fresh fish specialties. It also has meat and vegetarian more

Kiku (Japanese Restaurant & Sushi)

Kiku is a synonym for the lovers of the authentic Japanese cuisine in Athens, beside the classical sushi and the sasimi, try the chicken teryaki, always accompanied by sake. more

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