Athens holidays
‘The real life of Athens is here’ – look beyond the Acropolis for the hidden gems of the city
The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital
Stephen Smith
07, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
Athens ranked cheapest location in Europe for city break
Prices have fallen and a weekend in the Greek capital costs £207, compared with £218 in runner-up Lisbon
Euan O'Byrne Mulligan
03, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
A local’s guide to Athens: five great things to do
Mediterranean street food, modernist marvels and politically inspired nightlife are some of the surprises chosen by this writer and film-maker
Alex King
28, Nov, 2021 @2:00 PM
Life after lockdown in Athens: 'The marble had space to breathe'
With Greece slowly opening up again, the crowd-free Parthenon looks more monumental than usual – even with its ‘keep safe distance’ yellow stickers
Rachel Howard
25, May, 2020 @11:53 AM
Athens city guide: what to see plus the best bars, hotels and restaurants
Tour classical sites with locals and discover the guesthouses, restaurants and bars being opened by young entrepreneurs in a city buzzing with creativity
Rachel Howard
27, Aug, 2018 @5:30 AM
Athens feels ripe for the forces of gentrification. Just don't mention Berlin | Brigid Delaney
The city seems a bit like the German capital, with its street art, bars and a palpable energy. But among locals the comparison rankles
Brigid Delaney
07, Jun, 2018 @3:24 AM
10 of the best beach bars in Greece
Step out of the sea and straight into one of these drinking dens, many offering top-notch food and cocktails – plus a party atmosphere after sundown
Rachel Howard
21, Aug, 2017 @5:30 AM
Greek gift: Athens’ new cultural centre
This stunning park, garden and culture hub, funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and designed by Renzo Piano, will, controversially, be handed over to the state at the end of 2017
Rachel Howard
05, Jul, 2017 @11:58 AM
10 of the best hotel, B&Bs and apartments in Athens
Greece’s economy may still be in the doldrums, but Athens’ arts scene and nightlife are flourishing. Combine that with a wave of new affordable places to stay and the capital is no longer just a gateway to the Greek islands
Rachel Howard
24, Jul, 2016 @7:23 AM
Greek island holiday guide: the Argo-Saronic islands and Kythira
These Greek islands south of Athens make a great holiday on their own, or a relaxing extension to a city break. Andrew Bostock picks the best places to eat and stay, and things to do on and off the beach
Andrew Bostock
21, Aug, 2015 @5:30 AM
Anarchist theatre and wild horses: how to have a Greek solidarity holiday
If you’re going to Greece this summer to support the people, don’t just laze on the beach. Here are seven things to do beyond souvlaki and suntans
Paul Mason and Theopi Skarlatos
07, Jul, 2015 @5:03 PM
Filmmaker Hossein Amini on Athens
The director and screenwriter on the city he’s come to love for its views, quiet spots and beguiling mix of modernity and tradition
Interview by Robert Hull
30, Jan, 2015 @6:00 AM
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