Friday, 19 April 2024
Grecotel invites foreign and Greek guests to participate in the customs of Greek Easter
Grecotel invites foreign and Greek guests to participate in the customs of Greek Easter

Activities for the whole family, fine gastronomy and customs that are revived in the truest Greek celebration, accompany the charofolio of services that visitors will encounter. Those who choose Corfu Imperial and Eva Palace in Corfu, in addition to the custom of Botis, will have the exclusive opportunity to experi...

Building collapse in Pasalimani: 8 workers free - Contractor detained
Building collapse in Pasalimani: 8 workers free - Contractor detained

However, the contractor of the building work is still being held, accused of violating Article 286 of the building regulations and general building regulations. He received a deadline and is expected to apologize to the investigator next Saturday, while the owners of the 2-story residence are also being sought. ...

Easter Bazaar by SOS Children's Villages at Syntagma Metro
Easter Bazaar by SOS Children's Villages at Syntagma Metro

According to an announcement by SOS Children's Villages, these are gifts and candles that will delight young and old and decorations that will highlight every corner of the house, garden and terrace and will give an Easter touch of joy to all areas. The entire Easter collection is also available in the SOS Children...

European Patients' Rights Day: The 14 rights that need to be strengthened
European Patients' Rights Day: The 14 rights that need to be strengthened

It includes the following 14 rights: Right to preventive measures, access to care, information, consent , free choice, privacy and confidentiality, respect for patients' time, adherence to quality standards, safety, innovation, avoidance of unnecessary suffering and pain, individualized treatment, right to cancel, rig...

LAMDA Development: malls and marinas achieve new record high - Ellinikon project sees first profitable year
LAMDA Development: malls and marinas achieve new record high - Ellinikon project sees first profitable year

The group's total consolidated operating result (EBITDA) before asset valuations and other adjustments amounted to a profit of 132 million euros in FY2023, compared to a loss of 13 million euros in FY2022. Malls (4 in operation): operating profitability before valuations and other adjustments (Retail EBITDA) reache...

"Polar air current" is coming: temp drops forecast by 10 degrees
"Polar air current" is coming: temp drops forecast by 10 degrees

As he says in his post, the "polar storm" will also bring snow to the mountains and heavy rains. In detail, the post of the meteorologist is as follows: "Good morning! "The polar jet stream is displacing dust and dropping temperatures by 10 degrees! Also bringing snow to the mountains and heavy rain Friday-Satur...

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ATHENS GUIDE

Porto Rafti
Porto Rafti

Porto Rafti, or Limin Mesogaias, is located 7 km east of Markopoulo on the southern shores of the South Evian Gulf. It was always part of the Municipality of Markopoulo and the seaport of Markopoulo Mesogaias.

Piraeus & Surroundings
Piraeus & Surroundings

The beloved Hellenic composer Manos Hatjidakis, with the voice of the unforgettable Melina Mercouri, talked about "The Children of Piraeus" in the Oscar winning film "Never on Sunday", by director Jules Sassin.

Karaiskaki Stadium (Olympiakos FC)
Karaiskaki Stadium (Olympiakos FC)

Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium is a football stadium. It is located in Piraeus, on the Faliro coastal zone. The stadium was originally built as a velodrome for the First Olympic Games of 1896.

Lalaounis Jewelry Museum Athens
Lalaounis Jewelry Museum Athens

Established in 1993, the Lalaounis Jewelry Museum is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on the art of jewelry and the decorative arts.

Eating & drinking in Vravrona
Eating & drinking in Vravrona

In the bay of Vravrona you will find on the northern side a hotel and a beautiful fish restaurant. To find more eateries go to the southern peninsula or further to Porto Rafti.

Tourkovounia (Turkish Mountains)
Tourkovounia (Turkish Mountains)

The Tourkovounia are a small mountain-range in the Attica basin, northeast of Lycabettus Hill, which is the highest point of the city.

Collections of the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Collections of the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

The museum's displayed objects are generally separated into sections consisting of a prehistoric collection (Mycenaean), Pottery collection, bronze statues, a reconstruction of a typical classical sanctuary (Cybele's), classical gravestones, large funerary monuments, Hellenistic and Roman sculptures.

Artemis
Artemis

The Goddess of Virginity, the Moon and Nature, as well as Chastity and the Hunt, Artemis was the daughter of Lito and Zeus, and the twin sister of Apollo.

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

Vassilis Nikolaou sculpture exhibition "Bodies of Matter, Spirit and Time"
Apr
19
Fri
Angelos Plessas "Personally Explored Temptation" six-year retrospective
Apr
19
Fri
Giorgos Hadoulis exhibition "New landscapes"
Apr
19
Fri
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
Apr
20
Sat
RedRoom Nights
Apr
21
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
Apr
21
Sun
1550 at Roha's Live Stage
Apr
24
Wed

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

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

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

Attica - The Department Store

Attica - The Department Store hosts over 360 shops and an array of over 860 designer names – with sectors of complete women’s, men’s, children’s fashion, homeware, accessories, cosmetics, café and restaurant. more

Kiki De Grèce (Wine Bar)

This Athenian "coquette" provides a cozy place to enjoy a good glass of wine and a hearty nosh. Discover your favorite sparkling wine from Kiki's ice bucket..and pair it with Greek tapas. The owners are proud to say that they actually visit the areas more

Marida (Fish Tavern)

The fish is always fresh, the salads traditional and refreshing, while the fried appetizers are mostly described by locals as "mouthwatering" or "an oily slice of heaven". The service is excellent and most importantly an affordable indulgence more

Poupée (Children's Clothes)

The children's apparel "Poupée" is the brainchild of Hellenic designer Christina Mathea. She is also a theater actress and rebels against the fast copy-paste fashion of the textile industry. Therefore, with "Poupée" she strives to transform the more

Blackbird Bar

"Blackbird" is located in the stoa which connects Akadimias Street with Kleisovis Street. Here, lovers of good rock music get their fill. The venue also has a hall with a live stage in the basement. more

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