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

Sightseeing on Adrianou Street
Sightseeing on Adrianou Street

On and around this very famous street in Plaka, which is mostly a pedestrian area, there are numerous impressive neoclassical buildings, art galleries, and museums. A visit to the oldest house in the city, the Mansion of Venizelos, is recommended.

Sightseeing on Mitropoleos Square
Sightseeing on Mitropoleos Square

The church on the Mitropoleos Square is considered the most important church in Athens and Greece and is the seat of the Orthodox Archbishop. Alongside it is the Panagia Gorgoepikoos Church, also called the small Mitropolis a small Byzantine church from the 13th century with numerous antique items.

Omonoia Square - The second center of the city
Omonoia Square - The second center of the city

The Omonoia Square (or Concord Square) is theoretically the center of the City of Athens, characterized by heavy traffic and as a common meeting spot. Constructed in 1846, it is one of the oldest in the city.

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.

Eating & drinking in Aigaleo
Eating & drinking in Aigaleo

Find the best restaurants and tasty snack bars in Aigaleo and immerse yourself in a city within the city. The suburb Aigaleo has a lot to offer.

Rafina Port
Rafina Port

Essentially, Rafina is the 2nd largest port town found on the eastern coast of Attika, whose origins go back from prehistoric times to one of the one-hundred municipalities of Athens.

Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Moussikis)
Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Moussikis)

The Megaron Moussikis (a.k.a. the Athens Concert Hall) is located on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens and created by the inspiration of the great Hellenic lyricist and founder of the "Friends of Music Association", Alexandra Trianti, for the conception of a special modern cultural center.

Beer Bars in Athens
Beer Bars in Athens

Looking for a place to grab a cold brew in Athens is certainly a fun endeavor to undertake! Beyond bottles that one can simply purchase at a nearby kiosk, what is recommend here are pubs that specialize in the fuzzy substance and pride themselves in the menus that they carry.

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

2nd Worship Music Festival - Moirolói - A Lament For The Living
Apr
28
Sun
"The Swallow by Giacomo Puccini" taped broadcast
Apr
27
Sat
Antonis Remos - Eleni Foureira Live at Nox
Apr
27
Sat
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

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

ArtZone42

ArtZone42, located in Pagrati on Vasileos Konstantinos Avenue, was founded in 2007 and supports and promotes creators of art from Greece and abroad. In the small but fine gallery there are always exhibitions and art talks. 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

Daphne's Restaurant

Daphne's Restaurant on Lysikratous Square offers Greek and International cuisine. The indoor sitting room is quite attractive, but in the summer is more preferable to sit outside. A preferred destination of visiting public figures from the more

Love Cuts Atelier

Love Cuts' atelier is located in the lovely neighborhood of Acropolis. Handmade clothes are created here, and accessories with a lot of love and care for every detail. The inspiration: "simple", "wearable" and "unique". more

Mageirio tis Marios (Restaurant)

Here, only products from local producers are used, such as virgin olive oil from their own olive groves. The owner, Mrs. Marios, and her children personally take care of her well-being at this stylish and friendly place. more

Old Ithaki (Restaurant)

Since 1988, Mr. Manolis and his wife Paraskevi, as well as their 2 sons Panos and Christos, have been spoiling their guests with selected Greek traditional dishes at Old Ithaki Restaurant. more

Bon Bon Studio

At the Bon Bon Studio, you will find creative invitations tailored to the needs and requirements for both weddings and baptisms. Note that everything is handmade. Bon Bon Studio offer taste, experience and whatever you have in your mind can be more

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