Lonely Planet
The 8 destinations pro travelers say ruin all others
Sometimes a life-changing trip is just as damning as it is magnificent, ruining you for any trip you eventually take. These destinations are worth that sacrifice.
Lonely PlanetJul 9
10 of the best neighborhoods in Athens
Learn the difference between Kolonaki and Koukaki, Psyrri and Gazi, in this tour of central Athens’ most visited districts.
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- Ancient AgoraMuseumVast ancient site in Monastiraki
- Roman AgoraAttractionSmaller ancient site in Monastiraki
- MakrygianniNeighborhoodGood for early Acropolis access and hotels
- SyntagmaTrain stationCenter for bar crawls and markets
- MonastirakiNeighborhoodThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…
- KolonakiNeighborhoodFor museum-lovers
- GaziNeighborhoodDraws nightclubbers
- ExarchiaQuarterSuits student budgets
- Acropolis MuseumMuseumNear Makrygianni, east entrance to the Acropolis
- KoukakiNeighborhoodQuintessential Athens neighborhood with bar-cafes
- Bel RayBarBar-cafe on Olimpiou pedestrian strip
- OmoniaTrain stationPart of the commercial triangle
- KolokotroniNeighborhoodArea with fabulously designed drinking holes
- Hadrian's LibrarySightSite west of which Adrianou street has cafes
- AnafiotikaNeighborhoodSmall patch of whitewashed island-style architecture
- AlphavilleBarConvivial nightspot in Metaxourgio
- Navarino ParkSightSelf-organized park in Exarchia
- Steki MetanastonRestaurantImmigrant-run cafe in Exarchia
- MetaxourgioNeighborhood
- PsyrriNeighborhood
- National Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum
- Tomb of the Unknown SoldierSight
- Benaki Museum's modern art branchMuseum
- Keramikos districtPlace of worship
Condé Nast TravelerMar 7
I Live in Athens and These Are the Places in Greece I Always Recommend
The ultimate travel bucket list for visiting Greece, curated by an Athens-based editor.
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- MilosHotelThe world-renowned estiatorio Milos proudly presents the very first luxurious gastronomy 5* hotel in the heart of…
- HydraSightEnhancing your spatial information assets…
- SifnosSightThe main town, near the center, known as Apollonia, is home of the island's folklore museum and library.
- Old Port of MykonosSightferries to Delos leave from here
- NafplioNeighborhoodfirst capital of Greece, blend of Venetian, Ottoman, Neoclassical architecture
- Palamidi FortressSight18th-century Venetian castle, one of the most well-preserved
- Bourtzi CastleSightformer Venetian fortress accessible by 10-minute boat ride
- MeteoraCafésix Byzantine monasteries atop 400-metre-high rock formations
- Holy Monastery of Agios StefanosPlaceeasiest monastery to climb to
- Monastery of the Holy TrinityPlacehardest monastery to climb to
- White TowerMuseumonce a prison, now a museum detailing the city's past
- DelosSightone of the most important archaeological sites
- AcropolisAttractionhome to the Odeon of Herodes and Theatre of Dionysus
- Theatre of DionysusAttractionIt is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
- ParthenonAttractionIts decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is…
- Ancient AgoraMuseumIt is located to the northwest of the Acropolis, and bounded on the south by the hill of the Areopagus and on the west…
- Panathenaic StadiumSighthome to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896
- Delos IslandPlace
- Terrace of LionsSight
- Sanctuary of ApolloSight
- Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens RivieraHotel
- One & Only AesthesisHotel
- The DolliHotel
- Alexander the Great StatueSight
- The UmbrellasSight
- Odeon of HerodesTheatre
- Roman AgoraAttraction
- Hadrian’s GateSight
The New York TimesJan 21
In Europe, the Allure of Summer Travel Keeps Dimming
A big shift to spring, fall or even winter vacations in touristy, hot-weather cities like Barcelona, Florence and Athens shows no signs of slowing down.
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Smithsonian MagazineJan 5
Coastal Cities of Europe
Explore the history, culture and natural wonders of the continent's most celebrated ports
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- ParthenonAttractionstill among the first places tourists go when they arrive
- Elsewhere
- Turner ContemporaryArts centreMargate, United KingdomThe title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J.
- SargassoRestaurantMargate, United KingdomWelcome to Sargasso – a coastal-inspired wine bar and restaurant nestled on the sea wall of Margate’s harbour arm,…
- Dory'sCaféMargate, United KingdomAngela’s is a small seafood restaurant with rooms serving delicious, local seafood, alongside simple, seasonal…
- Azulejo TileworkPlaceLisbon, Portugalexplore Portugal's tilework
- Hawley SquareParkMargate, United Kingdom
- Theatre RoyalTheatreMargate, United Kingdom
- Curve cafeCaféMargate, United Kingdom
- George & HeartRestaurantMargate, United Kingdom
Condé Nast TravelerNov 13, 2025
A Guide to Athens' Underrated Food Neighborhoods
Diane Kochilas, who just released a new cookbook called Athens, shares her favorite places to eat in the historic city.
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- MetaxourgioNeighborhoodKochilas currently lives here
- Agios PanteleimonasNeighborhoodtraditional and multiethnic area
- Plateia ViktoriasNeighborhoodAgios Panteleimonas is near here
- Ouzeri tou LakiRestaurantfamous ouzo-meze place
- KypseliSuburbhip and hopping area with young chefs
- KaisarianiSuburbworking-class neighborhood in foothills of Mt. Hymettus
- Agios Panteleimonas churchSightone of the largest Greek Orthodox churches
- O Spanos TavernaRestaurantfamous for its grilled meats
- Al ManlaRestaurantSyrian restaurant with shawarma and kebabs
- RoussikonRestaurantbest Georgian bakery
- NtylanCafétiny place with a daily changing menu
- Santo BeltoCaféplace for brunch with great cakes
- Bateau IvresRestauranttasty Athenian bistro with a great wine list
- DionysosRestaurantfavorite souvlaki place
- Plateia Agiou GeorgiouNeighborhoodone of the nicest piazzas in the city
- Mt. HymettusSightKaisariani is in the foothills of
- TrataRestaurantmost famous and oldest fish taverna
- Oinothera 1996Restaurantlocal secret for great fish and seafood
- Oinomageirion TsopanakosRestaurantplace for Greek-style meats
- DodoniRestaurantAthenian street food spot for kasseri pie
- KosmikonRestaurantproducing galaktoboureko since 1961
- GalifianakisRestaurantproduces galaktoboureko with kataifi crust
- Leloudas TavernaRestaurantcult taverna for Poor Man's Plate
- BotanikosGardenhome to Leloudas Taverna
Condé Nast TravelerNov 6, 2025
The Best Bars in Athens for Wine, Tapas, and Acropolis Views
The best Greek drinking dens to know about in Athens
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- Alexander’s BarRestaurantground-floor lobby of Grande Bretagne hotel
- The Bar in Front of the BarRestaurantstreet-side perch with tables across the road
- Rumble in the JungleRestauranthidden behind an unmarked door
- The 7 JokersRestauranthard-drinking, party-loving dive bar stays open late
- Grande BretagneHotelAn Athenian classic, whose resplendent interiors have presided over the city’s star-studded hospitality scene for 150…
- AvraRestaurantoverlooks the Athens Riviera’s section of the Aegean Sea
- The ClumsiesCaféspread across three stories of a refurbished townhouse
- Epta MartyresRestaurantpart tapas bar, part wine bar
- LineBarindustrial-chic bar set within a former art gallery
- Bar AmoreBarhomage to the Roman enoteca
- FalainaBartiny bar on a busy thoroughfare
- Baba au RumBarmash-up of mid-century modern, Tiki, and Tropicalia
- EprepeCafélively café-bar on a happening street
- Jazz in JazzBarjazz and whisky bar, speakeasy atmosphere
- GalaxyRestaurantsnug, leather-padded bar in a downtown arcade
- LatraacCaféopen-air skate bowl garden shed café-performance space
- BiosTheatrecultural center with phenomenal Acropolis views
- RomantsoCaféco-working community and events space
- Wine is FineRestaurantGallo-Greek wine bar with minimalist chic
- Au RevoirBaroldest bar in Athens, caters to a younger crowd
- Taratsa by LokaliRestaurantsecret terrace bar above To Lokali
- To LokaliRestaurantleafy courtyard bar famous for twisted G&Ts
Condé Nast TravelerSep 29, 2025
The Best Time to Visit Greece—and How Long to Stay
Whether you’re looking for buzzy beaches or a quiet coastal escape, here’s the best time to visit Greece.
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- AcropolisAttractionCultural site in Athens, perfect for hiking
- MonastirakiNeighborhoodThe area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in…
- PlakaNeighborhood
- Elsewhere
- Temple of Apollo at DelphiSightDelphi, GreeceCultural site, best visited in cooler weather
- Knossos PalaceSightHeraklion, GreecePalace on the island of Crete
- SantoriniSightThira, GreeceIsland known for iconic sunsets and volcanic beaches
- MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceMainland cultural site, good for day trips
- CreteSightHeraklion, GreeceIsland offering archaeological wonders
- Akrotiri archaeological siteSightThira, GreeceWell-preserved Minoan ruins on Santorini
- PeloponneseSightPatras, Greece
- OiaSightThira, Greece
- Mykonos Grand HotelHotelMykonos, Greece
- Mykonos BluHotelMykonos, Greece