Athens Travel Blog

Eco Action specializes in active adventures on rivers and mountains, with two bases in the area of the Peloponnese , in Achaia and Arcadia. They also organize summer and winter activities on islands. Plan your vacation to include trekking on mountain paths, which combine also visits to interesting natural...

Wagamama Athens is located  on the second floor of  the luxurious Golden Hall shopping mall, a unique commercial centre with some of the most famous Greek and international brands.  Following Asian tradition, the cuisine is exclusively based on fresh ingredients meat, fish, chicken, vegetables and...

Stavlos,  at Thission, Iraklidon 10, is a lively locale, situated in a space which combines traditional elements with bright colors and the menu is mainly based on Mediterranean tastes with fresh aromatic herbs. The restaurant is open from 1 p.m until 1 a.m. The external yard is a cool corner in the...

Paros has been a popular vacation resort for many decades and is a short trip by ship from Athens. White Cycladic architecture, excellent seafood, lively nightlife and great beaches are a guarantee for an unforgettable holiday. Hotel Hippocampus is situated in picturesque Naoussa and combines cosmopolitan...

Visit artistic, handcrafted  book binder Mariana Kiliakou at her studio on Harilaou Trikoupi 38, in the neighborhood of Exarchia and find out all the secrets of this ancient art. Books are bound with special thread and then are covered in leather or cloth. Marianna decorates  book covers with sculptured...

  Athens offers a variety of excellent shops for desserts, some in oriental style with syrupy sweets, but mainly western style, with French or international influence. For the best lemon pie, try ‘All about lemon’ in Nea Erithrea, close to Kifissia. Crunchy lemon bites with pastry and cream,...

‘Oinoscent’ a friendly and cool wine bar and wine shop on central Voulis str, just 200 mtrs from Syntagma,  is one of the best places for enjoyable wine tasting. The owners, with a wide experience of wines, will offer their advice on which variety to choose. Greek wines and also labels from all...

  «Avocado – food for life», a new vegan restaurant opened recently on 30 Nikis street at a very convenient location near Syntagma and Plaka. The people behind the well-known NYSY Studios for yoga and pilates, situated just across the road, are the creators of these tasty veggie snacks and...

In summer Greece is one of the best places to enjoy the beach and the sun, however northern Greece offers many interesting opportunities to enjoy skiing and accommodation in excellent hotels.   Arachova, on the slopes of Parnassos, and very close to the archeological site of Delphi http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3404...

Aglio, oglio e peperoncino, Porinou 13, near the Acropolis Museum, t. 210 9211801 is a small, cosy trattoria which promises a unique culinary experience. Special attention is paid to the quality of all ingredients, and all plates are freshly prepared. The menu suggestions are from all over Italy and...