Captained by Thodoris Papanikolaou - the gastro-genius who brought us such sophisticated tastes at Sense Fine Dining at AthensWas - Parla has just taken up residence in a charming aristocratic dwelling in Kifissia (next door to Cava Vinifera). Lovers of top-notch Italian cuisine (and face it, isn’t that pretty much everyone?) ...
Read moreWHAT: Hadrian and Athens: Conversing with an Ideal World is an illuminating exhibition about the famous Roman ruler’s immense enduring legacy in Greece, and how Hadrian the Emperor contributed to forging many of the cornerstones of Western culture. The display features 40 exhibits from the National Archeological Museum’s collections and marks 1,900...
Read more“You should see the landscape of Greece. It would break your heart.” -- Lawrence Durrell The canon of Lawrence Durrell – the cherished English poet, Grecophile and author now back in vogue thanks to the popular television series The Durrells – is about to be expanded by one, 28 years after his death. Admirers of Durrell, whose bes...
Read moreYou’ve built up a Herculean appetite exploring the city-centre but only have a Spartan budget to satisfy it? Insider shares 5 tasty spots in the Monastiraki area where you can treat yourself to a hearty and delicious feed for under a fiver. Pink Flamingo Dim Sum Pi...
Read moreOne of the world’s most celebrated seafood restaurants, Milos, has taken to the seas. In a new culinary venture that’s sure to thrill Milos’ more affluent fanbase, the global bastion of fine marine morsels has launched “Milos at Sea”: an opportunity to savour the gastronomic philosophy of Costas Spiliadis while exploring the b...
Read moreWe’ve done all the groundwork so that you can revel in all the must-see and dos in this wonderful northern coastal gem. Kavala, one of the largest cities in Northern Greece, is a city with a rich and storied past: thanks to its numerous important milestones throughout Byzantine, Roman and Christian history. The influence of ma...
Read moreThis year, Greek Orthodox Easter falls on Sunday, April 8 with extended holiday trading hours kicking in this weekend. Here’s when you can shop over the Easter Holy Week: Friday March 30 - from 9:00 to 21:00 Saturday 31 March - from 9:00 to 18:00 Sunday 1 April - from 11:00 to 18:00 Monday 2 April - from 9:00 to 21:00...
Read moreAthens Insider shares 6 beautiful and storied houses of worship in the city centre where you can experience the sacred and solemn spirit of a Greek Easter. Agios Georgios (Saint George) on Lycabettus Even if ...
Read moreWHAT: A beautiful and immersive Spring outing for families of young children as this family-run vineyard in Stamata gets into the Easter spirit. There will be free wine-tasting and guided tours of the vineyard, a mini Easter Market with traditional delicassies by "Korne", and creative Easter activities such as a treasure hunt and easter crafts for ...
Read moreWHAT: Satisfy your voyeuristic cravings as some of the capital’s most fascinating private and public buildings open their doors for free for this popular annual architectural showcase. During Open House Athens 2018, the city will be transformed to one big museum and the public invited to take guided tours of 95 noteworthy spaces including contempo...
Read moreIntroducing not just exquisite French fare, but a whole new revolutionary dining concept, that of a ‘cave à manger’, L’Audrion offers a fresh twist on the wine bar experience, where you can savour impressive wines and sample from deli-style food menus. When Marie-Laure Bocabarteille, (living in Greece since 2013 and loyal subs...
Read moreCelebrate the Christian calendar’s Easter Week at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Athens. Here is the programme of their Holy Week services: March 25th Palm Sunday 10.15 a.m. Liturgy March 28th Wednesday 10.00 a.m. Liturgy Stavros Salabasopoulos presents a...
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