Astir Beach
Astir Beach
Astir Beach (Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni 16671) – located just 25 km. south of Athens, this beach is part of the Arion Resort & Spa (Astir Hotel Complex). Regardless, it is still open to the public daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. Along with access to the beach, sand sports are also available (including two beach volleyball courts). For an extra charge, a range of amenities are available (such as water sports like jet skiing and water skiing, as well as yoga on the beach). Admission fee to Astir Beach varies by season. Check its website for details: http://astir-beach.com/eng/
The Mall Athens
The Mall Athens
The Mall Athens (35 Andreas Papandreou Street, Athens 15122) — this is a large shopping center in Marousi, a suburb to the north of Athens. The extremely modern mall has over 200 retailers and a wide selection of shopping and entertainment options — boasting major retail stores, restaurants, cafés, and a state-of-the-art cinema.
McArthur Glen Athens
McArthur Glen Athens
McArthur Glen Athens (Building Block E71, Yalou 19004, Spata, Athens) — With more than 110 stores, cafés and restaurants, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Athens is the first Designer Outlet in Greece, where you can find your favorite labels with price reductions from 35 – 70% less, all year round. Easy to reach from Athens and Athens International Airport, our Designer Outlet offers endless entertainment, from upscale restaurants and bars, and entertaining events throughout the year.
Golden Hall
Golden Hall
Golden Hall (Leoforos Kifisias 37A, Marousi 151 23) – launched in late 2008, this shopping center in one of Athens’ suburbs has around 131 stores (including Adidas, Benetton, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein Jeans, Diesel, Gap, Guess, Lacoste, Lego, Marc Jacobs, Nike, and many others.
Athens Millennium Mall
Athens Millennium Mall
Athens Millennium Mall (108 – 110, Hymettus and Chremonidou Street, Pagkrati) – this is another in a string of multi-level malls in the outskirts of Athens, with various regional and international retailers.
Athens Metro Mall
Athens Metro Mall
Athens Metro Mall (276 Vouiagmenis Avenue, Agios Dimitrios) – located in the outskirts of Athens, this shopping center has around 85 retailers, along with 18 eateries, five movie screens, a supermarket, a children’s playground, and a bank.
Athens Heart
Athens Heart
Athens Heart (180 Pireos, Tavros 17778) – this is a 4-level mall that has over 80 retailers. Located towards the city’s historic center, this shopping center also has cinemas, an ice-skating rink, and other forms of entertainment.
Voodoo
Voodoo
Voodoo (29 Lakchou Street, Gazi, Athens 11854) – this is a glamourous bar and restaurant that serves Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. They also have great club nights with music including foreign rock, house, and Greek music.
Technopolis
Technopolis
Technopolis (Pireos and Voutadon, Athens 11854) – located within a former natural gas processing plant, this venue hosts a variety of concerts, parties, DJ events, and exhibits. Also found within the grounds of this venue is an amphitheater (suitable for theater performances, concerts, lectures, seminars & book presentations), the Museum of Radio Broadcasting (which hosts free exhibits on the history of radio), two radio stations (Athina Municipal Radio, and Athens International Radio 104.4 FM), and the Maria Callas Museum (dedicated to the greatest opera performer of the 20th century). Visitors can check Technopolis’ website for upcoming events: www.technopolis-athens.com
Tailor Made
Tailor Made
Tailor Made (Plateia Agias Eirinis 2, Monastiraki, Athens) – this cocktail bar is unique in that its focus is not on liquor, but on coffee. Thanks to a micro-roastery on site, expertly brewed artisan coffee (with sustainable beans) awaits newly-arrived patrons. From filtered coffee to espressos, your order will be hand-brewed right in front of your eyes. Its ultra-modern interior would fit in well with New York’s trendy Soho (Village) district.
