Sunday, 19 May 2024
Acropolis Museum with free entrance on International Museum Day
Acropolis Museum with free entrance on International Museum Day

It will also stay open longer, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., while the restaurant will be serving until midnight.  As on every weekend, visitors can enjoy the gallery tour “Saturday in the Museum with 20+1 masterpieces,” where archaeologists reveal the stories behind selected masterpieces.  To register for a spot on th...

Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for 3 missing
Greece rescues 42 migrants off Crete, searches for 3 missing

A coastguard official said the migrants were rescued by commercial vessels and a Greek navy helicopter some 27 nautical miles southwest of Crete. It was not clear what happened to their boat, the official told Reuters on condition of anonymity, adding that a search and rescue operation for the missing was under way...

Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey
Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey

Police acted on an international warrant and arrested the 29-year old man on Friday last week following an initial tipoff by the Turkish intelligence service. Turkey has also issued 14 arrest warrants against him, sources said, adding that the extradition process had been initiated. The man was named as Ramaza...

Event with theme "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" was held at UNESCO HQ
Event with theme "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" was held at UNESCO HQ

An event on "Olympism and the Olympic Truce, sport in the service of peace" took place on Wednesday, May 15th, at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, under the auspices of the Permanent Representatives of Greece and France to UNESCO, Giorgos Koumoutsakou and Philippe Frank.

Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens
Brief clashes erupt after pro-Palestinian march to Israeli embassy in Athens

Greek police clashed with protesters after a pro-Palestinian march to the Israeli embassy in Athens on Wednesday, Reuters witnesses and police officials said.

Fire erupts again in western Athens
Fire erupts again in western Athens

Strong firefighting forces mobilized Wednesday against a fire in the western Athenian suburb of Aigaleo, burning low vegetation.

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ATHENS GUIDE

Sightseeing on Athinas Street
Sightseeing on Athinas Street

A walk along Athinas Street is an experience in itself. A large part of the street leads along the central market halls to various food industry vendors.

Shopping on Valaoritou Street
Shopping on Valaoritou Street

Valaoritou Street is a side street off the expensive Voukourestiou shopping street. Valaoritou Street is not very long, and offers several cafes and restaurants, a beautiful hotel, and a few shops, which also, as on Voukourestiou Street, offer products from the luxury segment.

Western Attica Regions
Western Attica Regions

The largest cities of western Attica are Elefsina, Mandra, and Megara. Many industrial zones have settled in these regions.

Ancient Sights of Athens
Ancient Sights of Athens

Athens - the city with the greatest history in Europe could only be full of buildings that symbolize and indisputably attest to its course throughout time. Since Athens has already covered a long historical distance, it regularly enjoys the respect of the the entire world.

Catamarans Cup Greece
Catamarans Cup Greece

The Catamarans Cup opened its gates in Greece in 2010 under the auspices of the Greek Tourism Organization (EOT) and Istion Yachting with the goal to combine sport and fun. It is an international boating event that has been taking place at the end of every October.

Byzantine & Christian Museum of Athens
Byzantine & Christian Museum of Athens

The Byzantine and Christian Museum was founded in 1914 on the premises of the Academy of Athens and was transferred to Villa Ilissia in 1930. It is an outstanding national museum and one of the most important in the world of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine period.

Hotel Swimming Pools in Athens
Hotel Swimming Pools in Athens

Many fans of swimming and sunbathing prefer the proper architecture of swimming pools in luxurious locations instead of the sandy messiness of the beaches. Hotels are the obvious choices, especially for those who are residing in the city and away from the coastline.

The Greek Language
The Greek Language

The Hellenic language is one of the most aged Indo-European tongues and is already 3,400 years old. The ancient Greeks were the first to use a "real" alphabet consisting of both vowels and consonants. Still today it is used almost unchanged and that makes the Greeks very proud.

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

Eon Warehouse: Sk_Eleven Showcase
May
18
Sat
EKO Acropolis Rally 2024
Sep
05
Thu
Rock in DIO Vol. 12
May
18
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
25
Sat
No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
May
19
Sun
Mixer Latin Night
May
19
Sun
RedRoom Nights
May
19
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Sardelaki (Fish Tavern)

Sardelaki offers more of seafood appetizer plates like small fry and kalamari, than it does big catches. Mostly an outdoor seating area with quick service and fresh ingredients, it's a great choice for customers who are on a budget. more

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

Capanna Trattoria (Italian Restaurant)

This pizzeria / trattoria was designed with the starting point of experiencing outdoor dining. Therefore, when the weather is warm enough, the floor to ceiling windows can slide upwards allowing the restaurant to spill out onto the pavement - giving more

Mikel Coffee Company

Mikel Coffee Company is a greek coffee house chain with over 180 stores in Greece. It started the business with the opening of the first store in Larissa. The chain believes in building permanent connections with their customers by giving them coffee more

KOTES - Booze Cooperativa

KOTES - Booze Cooperativa is located in a neoclassical building on Kolokotroni street that functions as events multi-space, cafe-bar, club, space for exhibitions and live music, theater and seminars. more

Bahar Athens

Smell spices, herbs, and essences will impress you and inspire you to grab the cooking book and start creating! The shop offers e large variety of dried vegetables, cereals, fresh ginger, food colors, sea and mountain juleps, seaweed for slimming more

Breadman Athens

Greek-inspired Artisan Bakery - Patisserie - Brunchery. Bread and brunch made from scratch. An ideal brunch destination with great dishes, plenty of options, friendly service and a very pleasant environment for a short culinary escape. more

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