The ultimate culinary appointment this summer takes places next to the sea under starry night. Through the coastline of Attica you will find magnificent seaside restaurants that will make you forget you are dining in Athens, rather will make you feel that you are at one of the amazing Islands of the Aegean. The wide …
These are the Athens top Beach Bars When the temperature rises in Athens, the seaside is just 30 minutes away from the city center where the beach bars await to salute you for a ton of fun and relaxation by the sea! We present you the top 5 beach bars of Athens, which we suggest …
All Senses Gastronomy, situated in one of the most buzzing coastal suburbs of Glyfada, is one of the few restaurants not just in Greece but in the world, that offers the multi-sensory kitchen experience. It offers a complete experience that not only arouses all senses (taste, smell, hearing, seeing) but also triggers memories and emotions. …
Vouliagmeni Lake is truly a miracle of nature and is located just 25km from the center of Athens, one of the most beautiful places that you will discover in this city. The environment is very calm and appealing with a well maintained infrastructure. The magnificent landscape attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is a …
For those of you who have explored Athens to the point you feel almost like a local! Athens is a city that keep evolving and full of suprises that never cease to amaze. This is a guide forthose of you who want to explore even further the magnificent aspects of this legendary city. 1. Greek …
This article is for those of you who have already visited Athens and are planning to once more in order to get to see the city’s underbelly and experience as natives do! After the Parthenon Wandering through Plaka, you will be amazed by the Corinthian columns of Hadrian’s Library which surveves intact before seeking the …
Here are the best custom-made experiences so you can make most of the city of Athens! Must- See Attractions : The Parthenon Even if you only have one day, it really is worthwhile to venture up to the Sacred Rock and admire the most influential and well-preserced example of Greek Classical architecture in person. How …
In a colourful Athenian shop, tucked away near Monastiraki station, at 2 Aghias Theklas Street, and opposite Monastiraki-Square you will find one of the most legendary sandal makers of Athens, Melissinos Family. Since 1920 this family of expert sandal makers have been providing stylish made-to-fit leather sandals for celebrities and those in the know. Squeeze …
The temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea, dominates the southernmost tip of Attica, where the horizon meets the Aegean Sea. Perched on the craggy rocks of Cape Sounio, the temple is enveloped in myth and historic facts dated from antiquity until the present times. Between myth and history There are stories …
At this time of year the Archaeological Sites of Greece are at their best, combined with the pleasant weather and are ideal for a day tour if you are staying in Athens. They are great tour destinations weather you are travelling alone or with family. Tegea : A renovated site of historical interest3 A couple …
The National Archeological Museum is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2016. As this is one of Athens’ most important museums, the celebrations for this pivotal anniversary have taken many forms. The special photography exhibition “People among the splendid ruins of Athens from the 19th to the 20th century” is one of them. Housed at the …
Did you know that you can learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization in the heart of Athens? Many visitors of the National Archeological Museum of Athens are surprised as they enter the halls of the Egyptian collection. Statues, figurines, vases, funerary caskets, jewelry and Fayum portraits cover different period of the Egyptian civilization. A wide …
The 2016 Olympic Games to be held from August 5 to August 21, 2016 at the vibrant coastal city of Rio are expected to attract all of our attention this summer. A record number of 10,500 athletes of 26 nationalities will compete for 306 sets of medals in 28 different sports. The picture was quite …
In light of the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Rio, the celebrations have already started. The 2016 Olympic Torch Relay will bring the flame from Athens to Rio along with the Olympic message of peace, unity and friendship between all the peoples of the world. The flame was lit in Olympia, the birthplace of the …
“In times of change and uncertainty, we need the spirit of jazz more than ever before, to bring people – especially young women and men – together, to nurture freedom and dialogue, to create new bridges of respect and understanding, for greater tolerance and cooperation.” said Irina Bokova, director of UNESCO. On the occasion of …
United airlines has annouced that they will start running direct flights from NYC Newark airport to Athens, Greece from 26th May up to October 5th! This makes it easier to plan for destination Greece this summer.
Plaka is one of the most ancient settlements in Europe, with a history of more than 3.500 years. Located under the Acropolis, its charming atmosphere is spread all around the narrow streets, the ancient ruins, the Byzantine temples and the renovated neoclassical buildings. We present you a list of the best activities and sights, to make …
Around the district of “Gods” It is the oldest district in Athens (it is also mentioned as “Gods’ district”) with outstanding scenery. The moment you start walking on its paved narrow lanes you get the feeling that you travel back in time. Nobody knows where the area took its name from. According to the most …