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

Cave of Davelis
Cave of Davelis

The Cave of Davelis, or the "Penteli Cave", is located on the south-western slope of the Pendeli Mountain, situated 15 km northeast of Athens. It owes its name to Davelis, a 19th Century bandit who used the cave as his hideout.

Public Basketball Courts in Athens
Public Basketball Courts in Athens

Basketball is a popular sport in Greece. Every municipality in Athens has several public basketball courts which are provided free of charge. If you dare to play a game with young Greeks, many friendships have already been made and perhaps you will play, without knowing it, with the next Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Aristophanes
Aristophanes

Aristophanes was born in Athens around 446 B.C., in the Kydathinaion Municipality (today Plaka), where he spent all his life, except for a short time lived on the island of Aegina.

Eastern Attica Regions
Eastern Attica Regions

Eastern Attica has three main cities, all of which are located on the eastern coast of the Attica. Artemida is the largest and most populous town and Rafina contains the second most important port in Attica after Piraeus, with several connections to the Cycladic Islands.

Demeter
Demeter

Demeter, ruler of all forms of agriculture, was the sister of Zeus and the Goddess of Harvest. She was also the protector of cereals, grains as well as the key to keeping abundance and vitality to the earth's crops.

Mikis Theodorakis
Mikis Theodorakis

The great Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis was born on the 29th of July, 1935 on the island of Chios. With his resistance activity he played a leading part in the most important events of the troubled Greek history of the 20th Century, and was thus exiled to the islands of Ikaria and Makronisos.

Snack Bars in Athens
Snack Bars in Athens

Street food is defined as being ready-to-eat hand held food or drink sold in a street or other public place. Athens has embraced this genre so much so that a number of events have been created to promote it. Regional tastes are the stars, but the main pull is the affordability of this type of food.

Areopagus Hill
Areopagus Hill

The Areopagus or Areios Pagos is the "Rock of Ares", located north-west of the Acropolis Hill. This hill is where court took session in the ancient times for the trial of murders.

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
David August VĪS album presentation at the Municipal Theater of Piraeus
May
20
Mon
Slavs and Tatars collective exhibition "Simurgh Self-Help"
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

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

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

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

Askeli

Discover the unique Greek cuisine on the island of Poros. Askeli Restaurant offers a variety of fresh seafood and traditional recipes. Enjoy and relax, directly on the beautiful sandy beach. more

Despina (Patisserie)

Famous millefeuilles, tried in ...Zaire, to finally end up in the nine shops of Athens and specialty plates. more

Issaris Garden Center

Miltiades Issaris founded the company in 1960 to produce ornamental plants and trees. His son took over the company and expanded the business, creating one of the largest garden centers in Athens and surrounding areas. The assortment of "Issaris more

Vassilenas (Restaurant)

For over 100 years "Vassilenas" has been offering creative specialties and above all fresh fish. The restaurant used to be positioned near the port of Piraeus. In 2016, it was relocated to a beautiful spot in the center of Athens. It was transformed more

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