Your ultimate guide to Greece

The best things to do selected by the Athens Voice team

This is Greece

Moutza

An open palm gesture that does NOT signify love

Zeibekiko

A Greek improvisational dramatic solo dance for men

Body language

Don't be offended if you are the centre of attention

Rebetika

A fusion of Turkish and Greek music

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Things to do

Districts of Athens: Monastiraki & Thissio

Shop and chill down along its pedestrianised streets

Ride a bike

They are daring, vocal and determined to show that Athens is a bike-friendly capital

Day Trip: Epidaurus & Nafplio

A scenic sweep of mountains, valleys and coastal resorts

5 places to grab a beer

And chill out

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Sightseeing

Museum
Numismatic Museum

Enormous collection of coins, medals and gems

Museum
Herakleidon Museum

A picturesque private museum in the heart of Athens

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Video

Youth in Greece

Greece attracts large crowds of youngsters every year

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Best of Athens

Best movie theatre in the world

Cine Thisio.

Coolest thing to do on a Friday evening

Every Friday afternoon you will come upon an impressive sight outside Thissio Metro station: hund

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Hotels

4 Stars
Amalia

Luxury and convenience right across the National Gardens 

5 Stars
Radisson Blu Park Hotel

Luxurious and situated opposite one of the biggest parks in the heart of Athens

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Taste

Beer
Beertuoso

A beer-restaurant by the sea, it offers a range of 70 selected beer brands

Greek Traditional
Strofi

One of the oldest urban tavernas, right across the imposing walls of Odeon of Herodes Atticus

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Night Out

Bar
Nixon

Classy bar-restaurant, serves a stand-out burger and a delicious Sunday brunch

Bar
Huge

A tiny bar located in a central gallery featuring electronic and funky tunes

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Shopping

Fashion
Hermès

Endless window shopping. Arty displays. Hermès.

Homeware
Sylloges

The list of international design brands is pretty long but worth mentioning each entry

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