Shopping in Athens - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques
In Athens, there are many beautiful shopping streets. You can find interesting shops on each. The central shopping street is Ermou. It is here that local fashionistas and thousands of tourists go shopping. At the top of this street you can find boutiques of famous Greek designers and fashion designers. Prices here are quite high, but there is always an opportunity to purchase exclusive items. In the lower part of the street you can find shops with more reasonable prices. There are Zara, Mango and Mark & Spenser brand shops here.
The royal Hotel Grande Bretagne started its history in 1872. Since that time it has participated in many important moments in life of Greece. Many remarkable meetings and events took place … Open
A new and modern boutique hotel, Athens Diamond Plus Hotel is distinguished by state-of-art design that never ceases to amaze its visitors. Romantic setting with white as the main color and … Open
Huge choice of souvenirs and handicraft products is presented on Athinas Street. Here, you will find not only classical commercial pavilions, but also open tents. You can buy everything, from usual magnets and calendars, to unique hand-made crafts and even national musical instruments. This well-known souvenir market is bordered by the city's popular food market. Gourmets will enjoy it here. They are offered fresh seafood, vegetables and fruits, as well as domestic dairy products and national sweets. It is on Athinas Street that you can fully experience the colourful national atmosphere of the Greek capital.
Discovering the architecture of Athens from bird's eye view! Parthenon, Erechtheion, Cathedral of Athens, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Historical Museum, National Archaeological Museum, all those monuments are defining the image of Athens … Open
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Shopping streets in Athens
♥ Shopping area ' Ermou Street' Athens, 1.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Voukourestiou Street' Athens, 1.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Kassaveti Street' Athens, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Ermou Street' Athens, 1.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Voukourestiou Street' Athens, 1.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Kassaveti Street' Athens, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Designer outlets in Athens and nearby
♥ Outlet 'McARTHURGLEN factory outlet ATHENS' Building Block E71, Yalou, 19004, Greece, 15.9 km from Athens. On the map
♥ Outlet 'McARTHURGLEN factory outlet ATHENS' Building Block E71, Yalou, 19004, Greece, 15.9 km from Athens. On the map
Unique touristic spots around Athens
Corinth Canal
From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
Check on the map: Distance from Athens center - 67.2 km.
If one is not yet brave enough for the independent jump, one can look at the specialists. The Corinth Canal has been the location of the Zulu Bungy Festival, which is home to the most famous athletes from different countries of the world. The festival is held in summer. Thousands of people gather to watch the incredible tricks of the champions. While preparing for the jump you have to look downwards and make sure that there is no barge on the canal. Every year more than 15,000 ships sail through the canal. Thanks to the attentive and well-organized work of the specialists, the athletes as well as the sailors can use the canal. …
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Thebes
From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Athens center - 67.6 km.
Speaking about the oldest cities in the world, it’s worth to mention wonderful Thebes, founded in 1400 BC. A story of the city is extremely interesting, it involves a lot of beautiful myths. According to one of them, the founder of Thebes and powerful Cadmea was the son of the Phoenician king Agenor, Cadmium. Ancient city of Greece was a place of many outstanding mythical events; one of the most important among them is considered a campaign against the seven kings of Thebes. …
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Corinth Canal
From the series “Greatest Man-Made Waterways and Channels”
Check on the map: Distance from Athens center - 65.6 km.
The Corinth Canal is a global sight which is unique in every way. It is the narrowest navigable canal on the planet that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf. It is named in honour of the fondly known Greek city located on the western end. The Corinth Canal has some external distinguishing marks such as length of more than 6 km and a width, which is only 25 meters. High rock walls surround the canal and stretch up to 76 metres. The Canal is only 8 metres deep. …
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Shopping advices for Athens. The best spots for buying designer clothes and local delicacies from Greece - shops, galleries, boutiques and outlets. We provide you with the shopping streets map, so you can plan your efficient shopping routes, while hunting for authentic souvenirs, goods, drinks, shoes and clothes in Athens.