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ARRIVING IN ATHENS
The city of the Acropolis and the Parthenon, sun and sea, outdoor cafes in the old and new cities... But also a city of modern arts, the new Metro and airport, the Olympic Games and open minded tolerance. Welcome to Athens, where the old meets the new in a unique melange...
Downtown Athens has a range of different vibes across its different districts, which are always buzzing with life. ''Syntagma square'' is the city's financial and trade center. Northwest of Syntagma Square sits the historical districts of "Plaka", ''Thission'', as well as ''Acropolis''. To the square's west there is "Monastiraki" with its outdoor Flea Market and the district of ''Psyri''
"Monastiraki" with its outdoor Flea Market and the district of ''Psyri'' with all its nightclubs and entertainment hot spots. Going north to northeast from from Syntagma square, one can see ''Kolonaki'', the upper - class urban district with haute - couture stores, often frequented by the political, social and financial elite of the city.
THINGS TO DO...
ATHENIAN RIVIERA.. Spend a day at the luxury Astir Beach or the bohemian chic Krabo Beach in Vouliagmeni. Enjoy the emerald waters and the natural hot springs of Vouliagmeni Lake. Have a luxurious dinner with the most amazing sea view at Ithaki, Nobu Matsuhisha or Blue Fish restaurant in Vouliagmeni. Have dinner and dance all night long at the famous Island Club and Restaurant. Ignore all the fancy places and enjoy a souvlaki and Greek traditional food at Tsi Tsi in Glyfada or Zachos, Sardelaki at Glyfada and Louizidis tavern in Vouliagmeni. Have sunset mocktails at Rumors Lounge and try the amazing ice cream at Waffle House in Vouliagmeni. Go out for shopping at the numerous boutiques in Glyfada area and then enjoy an iced coffee (freddo cappuccino, freddo espresso or the Greek frappe) and food like a local at Pere Ubu cafe or Opus Inner Pleasure. Don't forget to have dinner at Vittoria Gati Restaurant or right next to the most luxurious private yachts marina- at Moorings. Speaking of yachts, in case you are a huge fan of them you should definitely visit Flisvos Marina. Get your breakfast or brunch at Rey Pablo in Voula area and visit Stavros Niarchos Foundation & Park for a journey in the Greek art & culture.
ATHENS CITY CENTER..
There's nothing better than having an early breakfast or brunch in the City Center of Athens - just don't forget your hat & sun lotion! These are our favorite places: Athenee (ex really historical place named Zonars), The Underdog, Philos, Peek A Bloom, Odori Vermuteria Di Atene, Mask, Queen Bee, Elysian (Ellyz) Athens
Have lunch or dinner at: Mani Mani (Modern Greek Cuisine), Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani (Authentic Greek Meze), Oikeio (Greek Cuisine), Malconi's (Italian Gastropub)
If you decide to spent a day in the center and want to have some night fun visit: Ziller´s rooftop bar, Yiasemi, Noel (365 days Christmas themed bar), The Clumsies (awarded Cocktails!)
