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

Themistocles
Themistocles

Themistocles was born in 525 B.C. and died in 460/459 B.C. He was one of the utmost political and military figures of the Ancient Hellenic word. Already from 493 B.C. he was chosen as archon eponymus and engaged as General at the Battle of Marathon.

Parliament of Greece
Parliament of Greece

The Parliament of Greece is housed in the famous neoclassical building of Syntagma Square. The construction of the building was created after the transfer of the capital of the young Greek Government from Nafplio (Pelop's Island) to Athens, intended to be used as the home of King Otto.

Eating & drinking in Elefsina
Eating & drinking in Elefsina

Welcome to Elefsina, a small town situated in the heart of Greece, known for its rich history and stunning landscapes.

Koutouki Cave
Koutouki Cave

Koutouki Cave is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Ymittos in the area of Paiania - an eastern suburb of Athens 35 km from the city center. The cave was discovered in 1926, after the accidental fall of a goat down its natural entrance.

Old Picture of Athens Observatory
Old Picture of Athens Observatory

This historic picture shows the Hill of the Nymphs with the Observatory of Athens.

Eleonas Festival
Eleonas Festival

The Eleonas Festival opened its gates in 2015 and for consecutive years gives a dynamic presence in the fields of ​​cultural and intellectual development, tending to become an institution of the city of Athens.

Shopping on Stadiou Street
Shopping on Stadiou Street

Stadiou Street is a major shopping street which took its name from the Kallimarmaro Stadium (Panathenaic Stadium). It connects Omonoia Square with Syntagma Square, the Old Parliament House, and Klafthmonos Square and it is parallel with Panepistimiou and Akadimias Streets.

Byzantine Period of Athens
Byzantine Period of Athens

The city gradually acquires a Christian, medieval structure. During the Byzantine years, Athens went through periods of both prosperity and decline.

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

Ziria Festival 2024 at Arch
Apr
27
Sat
Love Solidarity Death (L.S.D.) | The Callas
Apr
25
Thu
Hobby Festival 2024
Apr
26
Fri
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

Peri Lesvou

On Athinas Street, between Omonoia Square and Monastiraki Square, there is the grocery store of Peri Lesvos. Authentic traditional products from Lesvos and Limnos from pasta, honey, ouzo and wines to cosmetics made by the hands of Island’s more

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

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

Zara Athens

Zara is an international brand name. Beautiful and trendy clothing at reasonable prices that in a large, multi-storied buildings on Ermou Street, nearby Syntagma Square. more

Brettos (Bar & Distillery)

Brettos is the oldest distillery in Athens. Counting over 100 years, there is a huge collection of bottles that contain "old" drinks that are back-lit and the different colors together with the large barrels create a scenery. You sit at the bar and more

Ariston (Homemade Pies)

Everyone knows the pita house "Ariston". It has been in the same place on Voulis Street since 1910 and offers a variety of pies, such as the classic cheese pie. All handmade, of course. more

Le Grand Balcon (Restaurant)

Le Grand Balcon (at Hotel Lycabettus) offers creative cuisine in an award-winning domain with romanticism and a wonderful view, under the leadership of Hector Botrini. Try the pate de fois gras of "Earth and Sea". more

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