Tuesday, 23 April 2024
‘Godparents’ Basket’ now available
‘Godparents’ Basket’ now available

According to an announcement by the Hellenic Ministry of Development, the Easter Basket extends the Household Basket by adding four new food categories, thus providing additional options for consumers. Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas stated: “We actively support households to ensure that every family table i...

Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024

Fideles, the highly popular and beloved duo with releases on labels such as Afterlife, Innervisions, Bedrock, Poker Flat, Still Vor Talent and their own label Imprint, comes to mark the start of the explosive season that will follow with dynamism. They are joined by Nick Devon, one of the most recognizable Greek DJ...

Increased African dust concentrations and mud showers Tuesday
Increased African dust concentrations and mud showers Tuesday

According to the prognostic data of meteo.gr/National Observatory of Athens, today, in addition to the greatly increased concentrations of dust that will limit visibility, mud showers are also expected to occur, mainly in the north and west of the country. On Wednesday, the turn of the winds to the west will result...

Greek and Turkish delegations meet in Athens as part of efforts to improve often strained ties
Greek and Turkish delegations meet in Athens as part of efforts to improve often strained ties

The 2 regional rivals are NATO allies but have been at odds for decades over a series of issues, including territorial claims in the Aegean and drilling rights in the Mediterranean, and have come to the brink of war three times in the last 50 years. A dispute over energy exploration rights in 2020 led to the two count...

The sustainability of Skiathos is the compass of the municipality's strategy for the tourism development of the island
The sustainability of Skiathos is the compass of the municipality's strategy for the tourism development of the island

Specifically, he explained that the Municipality of Skiathos, in its effort to differentiate itself in tourism, but also to develop a sustainable and modern strategy based on future trends and international standards, collaborated with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), which acts as a technical advisor to t...

Greece approves purchase of seven firefighting planes from Canada
Greece approves purchase of seven firefighting planes from Canada

The deal passed by Parliament is to buy seven DHC-515 aircraft from the Canadian Commercial Corp for 361 million euros ($392 million). The aircraft, purchased as part of a revamp of Greece's ageing fleet, will be delivered between 2027 and 2030, according to the agreement. The new aircraft can carry bigger quantiti...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Mount Ymmitos
Mount Ymmitos

Mount Ymmitos is 18 km southeast of Athens and is a huge green mountain famous for its thyme-scented honey - protected by the NATURA 2000 European network.

Trekking at Cape Sounio
Trekking at Cape Sounio

Cape Sounio is one of the most scenic places in Attica offering magnificent sunsets over the Saronic Gulf. The National Park offers a beautiful hiking route. You can walk from Poseidon Temple towards Lavrio, walking in the green, always with the deep blue sea at your side.

Outlet Shopping in Athens
Outlet Shopping in Athens

Most of the Outlet Shopping Centers are located outside of the city, have excellent public transport connections, and offer fashion from well-known brands for women, men, and children which is up to 70% reduced.

George Papanikolaou
George Papanikolaou

The famous Greek doctor, biologist and researcher, George Papanikolaou, was born in Kymi, Evvoia, on 13th March 1833. He studied Medicine at the University of Athens and, in 1907, he went to Germany where he attended biology lessons given by the Professors Haikel and Wieseman.

Nafplio
Nafplio

Nafplio is the current capital of Argolis Prefecture and, for many, is also one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. Nafplio was the first capital of post-Turkish-occupation Greece, from 1829 until 1834.

Museum of Greek Instruments
Museum of Greek Instruments

The Museum of Greek Instruments – Research Center for Ethnomusicology (M.E.L.M.O.K.E.) comprises the collection of about 1,200 Greek popular musical instruments dating from the 18th Century to the present day, the fruit of a half century of research and study by the musicologist Phoibos Anogianakis.

Ancient Agora of Athens
Ancient Agora of Athens

The Ancient Agora was the heart of the Ancient Athens and the center of social, spiritual and economic life. It was a place to meet, have political discussions and commercially trade.

Shopping in Aigaleo
Shopping in Aigaleo

The fact that one third of the area of Aigaleo is an industrial zone does not mean that there is nothing to discover here. The shopping facilities are diverse and range from traditional clothing and family-run stores to well-organized shopping malls.

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

41st Authentic Marathon of Athens
Nov
09
Sat
Black Metal Tribute
Apr
23
Tue
Despina Vandi & Giorgos Sambanis
Apr
26
Fri
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
24
Wed
Bolivar Summer Opening 2024
Apr
27
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
27
Sat
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
28
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Elias Gi (Restaurant)

"Eleas Gi" is the title of a legendary Greek story of the honored "olive tree". Therefore, everything is cooked with extra virgin olive oil, which is always added at the end, so we as to offer the authenticity of the Greek cuisine where indisputably more

Passepartout (Cafe & Bar)

Passepartout is a place to enjoy a night of fun in heart of Kolonaki. Reinforced with awesome classic cocktails (they also stock Arizona iced teas), finger food, cold plates and sweets. The funky lights, the red brick wall and the "hanging garden" by more

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

Moorings (Cafe/Bar & Restaurant)

Moorings Café / Bar / Restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy daily a coffee, meal, dinner or cocktail from early in the morning until late in the evening. Combining exceptionally the panoramic view of Vouliagmenis natural landscape and the glamorous more

Wine Garage

The modern Art Deco and the way wine is exhibited here are worth seeing. The wine garage invites old and new friends to inform themselves about its large stock. The selection includes both aged wines and a delicatessen. Wine experts will help you more

Ioanna Kourbela

In early 1971, the Kourbela family started its business producing handmade knitwear. There was so much resulting success and international recognition that Ioanna Kourbela expanded her collections and dealt thoroughly with the design of clothes. more

Strofi Restaurant

Setting its tables since 1975, the mid-war building lays in the shadow of the holy rock of the Acropolis and stays loyal to the traditional tastes of the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Strofi remains one of the most historic restaurants in Athens more

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