“Traditions” of Athens Daily Life

 

There are so many great things and ways to enjoy life in Athens, a lot, due to the mild climate and love-of-life state of mind. Here are a few things to try to get into a cool “Athens state of mind”…

• Going out for coffee and people watching with our paréa (group of friends) in Kolonaki, Glyfada, Neo Psychiko and Thiseio
• Dining al frésco year round, especially in the winter and fall next to the heated lamps
• Taking day trips on the weekends to nearby isles, beaches and mountains
• Enjoying Sunday afternoon mezé in Pireaus or Avvyssinia Square
• Walking in Plaka
• Leisurely walks in Paleo Faliro on the stretch between Flisvos Marina and Alimos Marina
• Enjoy outdoor cinema in the summer
• Cocktails at one of the many hotel rooftop bars in the city centre
• Biking in Parnitha
• Taking the metro and other means of mass transit
• Saturday afternoon happy hour in Kolonaki
• Making the most of Tri-imera (three-day weekends) of which there are quite a few during the calendar year, especially in the spring and summer.