Athens is an all-seasons destination and has a wide variety of alternatives to offer you no matter whether you will visit it in summer or winter. The high-class hotels, the trendy restaurants and cozy cafes, the imposing monuments, the intense nightlife and the smooth climate make Athens an ideal destination for a winter city break.
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Athens is a magnificent, romantic destination. Explore our suggestions for romantic vacations and enjoy a unique Athens honeymoon experience.
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Monastiraki means the small Monastery and it took its name from the old Monastery of Panayia Pantanassa of the area. Monastiraki is well known around Greece for its flea market Pazari (Bazaar) that happens mainly in Sundays. The Pazari of Monastiraki is also known with the Turkish word Yusurum.
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Kolonaki was named after a small column that was found at Filikis Eterias, it’s main square and the centre of life in the area. The so-called aristocratic neighbourhood of Athens, Kolonaki is the home in the centre of many businessmen, politicians, designers, artists and famous greek celebrities.
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The district of Thisio is next to Monastiraki, under Acropolis. A stone paved traditional road (Dionysiu Aeropayitu Str.) will lead you to the entrance of Acropolis.
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A not-touristic-at-all neighborhood, just one stop away from the city center, Petralona one of the up and coming residential areas of Athens is a great option to witness everyday life of the Athenians. The area is divided by the subway line to two parts.
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Psiri area, on the west side of Ermou street, across Monastiraki & Thisio, can only be compared to a rough diamond, since it looks a bit worn out on the outside, but hides gems that only the locals know of.
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Drink ouzo with cold water!
Ouzo is one of the favourite liquors of the Greeks, especially during summer time... But which is the right way to drink it?
First of all you have to buy a 100% distilled ouzo. If it is 100% distilled it will be written on its bottle. Shake the bottle so as to mix the alcohol and pour ouzo into a narrow glass until you fill its 1/3. Fill the glass with cold water and then one or two cubes of ice. Time to enjoy with good company!
In the suburbs! It's a bit tricky to find good quality souvlaki in the center of Athens :-(
There are a few nice choices in the center (such as Savvas on Ermou street and Kostas at Agias Eirinis square) but most of them are tourist traps.
Don't eat at Monastiraki souvlaki restaurants! OK, they are packed by Greeks and tourists, but that doesn't mean that they are good. Average quality of food, bad and loud service, expensive pricing... just choose an other option for your souvlaki or your gyros dish! Maybe somewhere at the suburbs or in a non-central, non-touristic area.
