Category Shopping
Shopping in Athens is an activity widely enjoyed but rarely discussed. The Greek capital doesn’t really have a reputation as one of the most popular shopping destinations on the globe. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t let the city’s other charms overshadow the fact that Athens actually offers excellent shopping opportunities. From busy main shopping streets like Ermou and colorful outdoor food markets like Varvakeios to high-end art galleries and boutique souvenir shops, there is not much you can dream of that you will not find in Athens. Just browse through our detailed guides and get information on where to find the best shops in Athens, see where the largest malls are located, explore the outdoor markets and plan your souvenir hunting all while getting insider tips on local products, hidden shopping gems and how to get the best deals.
Attica City Link: The Iconic Shopping Center of Athens
Attica City Link is one of Athens’s most famous shopping centers located on the border between Syntagma’s popular neighborhood and Kolonaki’s upscale neighborhood. For over 50 years, the Attica City Link has become home to the city’s most popular stores…
Souvenir Shopping in Athens: The Best Areas and Shops for Souvenir Hunting
No trip can ever be complete without a few souvenirs and gifts to take back home; it’s all part of the traveling ritual. Now, you might be thinking that souvenir shopping in Athens will be as simple as picking up…
A Hidden Foodie Oasis: Visit the Athens Central Market
Athens is certainly a lot more than just age-old monuments and a plethora of museums, thus if you need a break from touring historical sites, Athens Central Market is a definite place to visit! The busy central market of Athens (or as called by locals: “Varvakios”, or “Dimotiki Agora”) perfectly shows how the Athenians enjoy life.
Athens Local Products: A Complete List of All the Local Greek Products You’ll Find in Athens
Travelers who visit Athens rarely go home empty-handed. There are so many kinds of traditional local Greek products to be found in the streets, shops, and flea markets of Athens that trying to get a taste of all or fitting…
A Local’s Guide to Shopping in Athens
Shopping in Athens is one of the things that is rarely mentioned among the best things to do in the city on online travel guides. And yet, the main shopping streets of Athens are often filled with tourists holding bags…
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