Saturday, 18 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

Eating & drinking in Kifissia
Eating & drinking in Kifissia

The north of Athens, where many well-heeled people live, has a wide range of culinary choices to offer. In the suburb of Kifissia there is a huge selection of international cuisines, innovative restaurant concepts, and stylish interiors.

Tax-Free Shopping (Global Blue) in Athens
Tax-Free Shopping (Global Blue) in Athens

Travelers residing in non-European Union countries are entitled to claim back the VAT / GST on purchases when they are brought home. So whilst shopping in many of the exciting tax free shops in Athens, you can save money and make your trip even more rewarding!

Gyms & Pilates in Athens
Gyms & Pilates in Athens

Gymnasiums were popular even during the Ancient times in Athens (the origin of the Olympics was enough to prove that!). Modern day gyms only really began flourish and bring large percentages of the city population in the past two decades.

Catholic Church of Saint Dionysius
Catholic Church of Saint Dionysius

The Project of Catholic Church of Saint Dionysius was initially planned by Leo von Klenze (1848). The construction supervision was assigned to Kaftantzoglou, who amended some of the plans (1858-85).

Gay & Lesbian Venues in Athens
Gay & Lesbian Venues in Athens

Yes, they are queer and they are here! Coming out of the more underground scene of Athens, the gay and lesbian clubs have nearly tripled in numbers in the past decade.

Iera Odos (Sacred Road)
Iera Odos (Sacred Road)

Iera Odos is a street that during ancient times connected Athens with Eleusis and later on was named Iera (Sacred) because the Greater Eleusinan Mysteries procession was passing by this road.

Solariums in Athens
Solariums in Athens

There are numerous venues that currently offer this service to choose from and get that tanning glow! For many people, the use of a solarium gives them a tan along with a feeling of well-being.

Agias Irinis Square
Agias Irinis Square

Agia Irinis Square, named after the neighborhood church Agia Irini. The Square has become one of the most popular in Athens for those returning to the city center.

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

Party Like Its 1999
May
24
Fri
Nikos Vertis at YTON
May
18
Sat
Georgia Bliatsou exhibition "Springtime Stories"
May
18
Sat
"¡Viva España! II" at the Municipal Music Theater Maria Callas
May
18
Sat
Everything is allowed (Ola Epitrepontai)
May
18
Sat
No More Fake Disco with Sadar Bahar
May
19
Sun
RedRoom Nights
May
19
Sun

ATHENS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

Balthazar Athens

This restaurant is located in a beautiful neoclassical villa in Ampelokipoi. During the summer months, diners can relax in the fantastic courtyard and feel like they are in an oasis in the middle of the great city. Since 1973, "Balthazar" is one of 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

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

Cap Cap (Cafe & Patisserie)

Cap Cap is a well-known fantasy shop, which seems to have come to stay and has already become a hangout of many southerners and not. In addition to fairy tales, Cap Cap also loves good food. In a list of unlimited sweets, but also with savory flavors more

Bernier-Elliades Gallery

Housed in a neoclassical building, the Bernier-Eliades Gallery, devoted to promoting contemporary art in Greece. It features contemporary artists whose work is frequently provocative, including Tony Oursler, Nikos Navridis and, British artists more

Kastelorizo (Restaurant)

Kastelorizo Varkiza is one of the three restaurants with specialization in good fish and snacks of the sea, at the advice of John Baxevanis and by the hand of Konstantina Gini. more

Anatol Jewelry

The Anatol company has been in the jewelry field since 1974 and offers a large collection of modern and classic designs. You will be impressed by the variety of the showcases and the store windows. This jewelry line is loved both in Greece and abroad more

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