Insider Issue 104 July & August 2012

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| July & August 2012

ATHENS

Here comes the sun!

A culture-packed summer / Mark Hadjipateras’ organic sculptures / Cirque du Soleil comes to Athens / Astir Palce resort - A getaway within the city / Greek beach etiquette / A summer in Patmos / Kea’s allure / Santorini’s Donkey beer / Kosher eats PLUS: ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD & WINE, NIGHTLIFE, SHOPPING, NOVELTIES, MAPS AND MORE

Sudha Nair-Iliades

As we head for our summer breaks, the mood in Greece has swung from a collective state of gloom to a guarded, pragmatic optimism. What our politicians haven’t been able to offer us, a few rays of sunshine and the unadulterated laughter of children playing on the beach, have - a respite from the anxieties that have been devouring our insides.

The pre-occupation now is to scramble to book performances under the moonlight at Epidaurus’ spectacular ancient theatre, to head to any of Greece’s beckoning isles - each with an allure and energy it calls its own, or to simply be the first to grab an inch of beach, frappé for company.

publisher’s note

Much as I resent the challenges of a liquidity freeze and the desperation it brings with it, I quite like the new Greece we have become. There is more depth and consciousness – less bravado and insouciance. Dinner table conversations have evolved from flippant observations to more pithy reflections.

Even the naysayers have tired of grim euro exit scenarios and have adopted the new ‘it’ word – growth. And the PIGS have proved that while their money-managing skills leave a lot to be desired, they can play their hearts out on a football field.

Hopefully, with impaired visions restored, some of that ‘new Greece’ might rub on to our politicians and we might emerge as a country engaged in nation-building, not petty squabbling.

So whether you’ll be using your downtime to doodle ideas on a sandy paradise, write your debut novel, or launch a local beer (as a bold foursome in Santorini have), soak in every ounce of the glorious Greek summer.

Kalo kalokairi!

Sudha Nair-Iliades

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contributors Marie-Diane Messirel

Half-French, half-American, Marie-Diane studied in Paris (Sciences Po, HEC) and in HongKong(Chinese University). She has lived in France, India, Croatia and now Greece. Passionate about gourmet cuisine and opera, she will be publishing her first novel, set in Patmos, this summer.

Eleni Kefalopoulou was born in Thessaloniki and studied drama and civil engineering.

Working as an actress and translator for TV and cinema, she loves travelling, wine-tasting and discovering the secrets of regional cuisines. She has followed many wine seminars in Greece and enjoys discovering the fruits of small wineries, both in Greece and further afield.

Kostas Bekas

Kostas Bekas was born and raised in Athens and has been capturing Athens’ rich social and diplomatic life for the past twenty years. A regular contributor to Athens Insider and Bonjour Athenes, Kostas has been the official photographer to several multinationals and embassies.

Eliza Mouzenidou was born and raised in Athens. She studied Technology of Graphic Arts and graduated with the highest GPA amongst her colleagues. For the last four years she has been working as a graphic designer and has attended numerous seminars on the subject. Her true passion is photography and during her free time she enjoys playing tennis.

Alexandra Platania

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Eliza Mouzenidou

Alexandra was born and raised in Athens.With a passion for the creative arts, Alexandra studied graphic design and has been working for the past 7 years at Travel Plan. Mother of two adorable children, Elina and Yiorgos, Alexandra is a keen animal lover and is fluent in English, French and Greek.

Christos studied Political Science and History at Panteion University in Athens. An avid traveller who has backpacked across several obscure destinations, Christos loves fast cars and makes times for football over the weekends. A social media professional, Christos now manages Insider’s website.

Anamela Agrodimou

Eleni Kefalopoulou

Christos Athanassoulis

Anamela studied Tourism & Marketing in Madrid and speaks English, French and Spanish fluently. Having worked in the hospitality industry, Anamela enjoys yoga, dancing and good cinema. She has now joined Insider Publications as a Public Relations executive.

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Features

Departments

A culture-packed summer 12 The Athens Festival continues this summer with a brilliant line-up showcasing 500 artists from 50 countries

Kea rising 34 John Zervos on the beautiful Kea, an island so adorned with physical beauty, unspoiled beaches and archaeological sites

Visual language that transcends 14 Mark Hadjipateras in conversation with Athens Insider in finding beauty in the mundane

Greek it!

38 Vicky Nikolaidou’s rip-roaring essay on Greek beach etiquette

My Athens 20 Head of Marketing and PR at Fox International Channels, Elena Panayides on the Athens she loves and lives in.

Spectacular show-stoppers 22 Cirque du Soleil brings Alegria to Athens this September. A unique experience that embodies the course of true art A getaway that has it all 30 The Astir Palace Resort is an accessible getaway for Athenians seeking a break within easy reach

Arts & Events 6 Culture 12 Entertainment 16 Art 20

A summer in Patmos 40 Marie Diane Messirel publishes her first novel set in the picturesque island of Patmos

Fast Lane 24

Kick-ass ale 46 Four beer enthusiasts in Santorini launch a local brew to add some fizz to the domestic beer industry

Travel 34

A Kosher treat at Gostijo 49 Gostijo, a traditional kosher restaurant impresses with Sephardic cuisine in an elegant, cosy setting Watering Hole 50 A terrific hang-out to unwind

Escape 30

Agora 44 Restaurant Review 48 Area wise listings 51 Kaleidoscope 72

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Arts & events

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Art Travel Agency Art Travel Agency is a database of information, images and oral descriptions about art spaces around the world. The art travel agency is a process of updating and networking that works via email. If you want to be a member of the art travel agency you need to add some of your knowledge about art spaces you have visited time to time around the world, to the further archive, sending an email. After this step the traveler/member can ask for information about his destination via email and take the unique info considering that after his journey needs to enrich the archive with his experiences. Daniel Kemeny, an Italian-Swiss- German artist, presents a cool summery installation while Myrto Xanthopoulou will be the next guest of 3 137 in autumn.

Katerina Zacharopoulou: The House Katerina Zacharopoulou’s show, entitled The House is based on the true story of the construction of the miniature house of Petronella Oortman, the wife of a silk merchant who lived in Amsterdam during the 17th century. The actual Miniature House, which is a showcase of the real home, is exhibited in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. In her video work, the artist reconstructs the showcase-cabinet, in its true scale where one observes a woman who performs quotidian activities: walking, daydreaming and waiting. Different versions of her appear at the same time, within or outside the window, emphasizing the passage of time. www.bernier-eliades.gr

Socrates now 1 The Apology of Socrates is an 80 minute solo performance which captures the essence of Socratic ethics in an accessible and engaging manner. The play features a delightful and quite humorous dramatization of the famous philosopher’s defense and his rebuttals to a guilty verdict and sentence to death. In the Apology, reported to us by Socrates’ pupil, Plato, the wise man of Athens firmly defends himself – rather than apologizing in the contemporary sense – against politically motivated accusations of not believing in the gods of the state, and of corrupting the Athenian youth. www.ellinikotheatro.org

Works in two and three dimensions, Michalis Katzourakis 2 The Gallery Citronne presents an exhibition of paintings, constructions and sculptures by Michael Katzourakis, “Works in two and three dimensions.”

The exhibition dominates the dialogue between small projects and large-scale indoor and outdoor tables as well as monumental sculptures and selects benchmarks in the evolution of the artist’s ideas together with his constant quest for representational art and abstraction. His minimalistic sculptures focus on the exploration of the geometric form and classical proportions, which are consistent with the geometric visual dictionary of the artist. www.citronne.com

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“Hubs” by Stathis Alexopoulos 3 Stathis Alexopoulos has realized a series of new sculptures, including the formidable Aphrodite, the elegant horse heads, and the playful. The artist takes daily objects and classical themes and converts them into contemporary icons, applying a personal technique, characterized by the supposition of bands and ribbons that mummify his subjects, enclosing memory and form. This woven pattern refers to the very contemporary notion of ‘hubs’, the knots formed at the many crossings of the various overlapping bands. www.siakos-hanappe.com

Color Simulation by Dimitra Giannakakou-Razelou At the centre of the work by Dimitria Giannakakou-Razelou are colour and space. Colour is viewed as the ingredient of any painting, oil paint as the material that represents real colour. The exhibition entitled ‘Colour Chart,and was held at MOMA,at New York in 2008, showing that many pop artists such as Gerhard Richter of Jasper Johns and earlier Marcel Duchamp, considered colour itself as a means for painting and not just as an illusion of color arising from Newton’s spectrum… www.siakos-hanappe.com

From Darkness to Light The deeply symbolic work of the philhellene artist Stoian Donev, “Light and Darkness” is presented for the first time at the Eleni Marneri gallery. Prompted by Donev’s work, 54 talented Greek and international artists in the area of contemporary jewellery, painting and design get inspired and express their personal perception of “light conquering darkness”. Stoian Donev’s work will be exposed at the galerie throughout the exhibition. www.elenimarneri.com

Sani Resort-Amphitheatre of Sani Hill&Garden Theatre 4 The Sani Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with faithful audiences looking forward to a feast of musical events, specially organized to mark the occasion.

This year’s programme will host eminent figures from the international music scene, like Ahmad Jamal and the prince of African blues and authentic representative of world music, Ismael Lo. There will also be younger musicians who have already achieved international recognition, like Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan and leading European bassist Lars Danielsson. The latter will be showcasing his latest project, Liberetto, which will be performed for the very first time in Greece, accompanied by leading figures in European jazz such as Yaron Herman and Magnus Ostrom. www.sanifestival.gr

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Winter Garden - Japanese Micropop

5 The art exhibition attempts to explore the dynamics and underlying trends of 35 works -drawings, paintings and videos of 14 Japanese artists born between the late 60s and early 80s. The artists present their individual perspectives on the world through their exhibited works which are characterized by the so-called style micropop. It is the first exhibition through which visitors can understand how Japanese artists deal with an increasing globalized world, at times where common values are difficult to determine. The exhibition has been organized in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Greece. www.thf.gr

From Picasso to Koons: Jewellery of artists 6 The exhibition showcases the work of various artists who designed exquisite jewellery which was never meant for mass production but were rather unique pieces created in limited editions, intended to be offered as personal gifts for the artist’s friends and family.

More than 200 pieces of jewellery signed by most significant artists of the 20th century, from Picasso to Koons, Anish Kapoor, Niki de Saint-Phalle, Keith Haring, Arman, César, Giorgio de Chirico and Roy Lichtenstein feature in the exhibition. The exhibition suggests a fresh outlook both on jewellery and art, triggering at the same time a debate over the intersection of sculpture, painting and silver as well as the connection between plastic arts and jewellery. www.benaki.gr

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O.A.K.A (Olympic athletic center of Athens) Alegria, Cirque du soleil Alegria which means happiness in Spanish combines masterfully the magic of circus, poetry, theatre and the fascination of all other arts: music, mime, dance, acrobatics and athletics.

An ideal setting in which huge majestic sceneries coexist with lighting and special effects, live music and emotionally charged songs, as well as the charismatic strength, courage, and skill of acrobatics. Cirque du Soleil is the biggest show in the world embodies the values of true art: high aesthetic quality together with mass entertainment. www.oaka.com.gr

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Museum of Cycladic Art Ugo Rondinone – Nudes 7 The Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone has earned international attention for his poetic, evocative work across a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, photography, video, installation, and sculpture. Sitting in peaceful repose against the museum’s white walls, seven life-sized nude figures are informally posed on the floor. Jointed like store-window mannequins, the figures are exquisitely detailed, as they cast in wax directly from the human body.

The individual parts of each figure are in different shades, in a mixture of wax and earthy colors. www.cycladic.gr

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Exhibition:”Who is afraid of the walls?”

The project is related to the contemporary way an artist faces silence, history, emotions.

The walls of Athens were built with hard materials than once protected the city while the materials of the modern artist is a brief collection of shapes and colours. Her work displays the dynamics of minimalism without an inkling of intervention. Curated by Mary Carpenter, the exhibition will be accompanied with texts by Mary Marangosm and JackieRuth Meyer, Director of the Centre d’Art le Lait. www.benaki.gr

Theatre of Ancient Kleones, Nemea The Green Theatre Festival is an initiative to promote the idea of sustainable regional development which respects and protects the environment through art and culture. The festival revolves around music and theatrical productions comprising both Greek and international repertoires, references to ancient Greek theatre and events at the spellbinding 1500 seat theatre at Kleones from June until September.

Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of exhibitions and art events including paintings, sculptures, folk arts as well as talent shows. An added bonus: Agiorgitiko wine and delicious appetizers from traditional organic producers of the region. www.greentheater.gr

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Photography exhibition: “The Arabs of the Mediterranean” The exhibition is a photographic tour of pictures taken

by Dora Minaidi and Maria Fakidi who have expertly captured the unique architecture of the countries that line the Mediterranean basin.

From Syria and Jordan the photographic journey captures Byzantine influences on Arab palaces and castles., Roman ruins in Palmyra, Christian churches and ancient Arabic architecture in Petra. In Libya and Morocco, the photographers capture the GrecoRoman cities of Sabratha and Leptis Magna. www.benaki.gr

Attic Landscape 8 A point of reference and a source of artistic inspiration, the Attic Landscape, offers the impetus for the new temporary exhibition presented in the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum over the summer months. Precious objets d’ arts created by Ilias Lalaounis and inspired by Attica’s scenery are set against the works of four contemporary artists Manolis Zacharioudakis, Harry Lambert, George Hadoulis and Manolis Charos - in an exhibition that brings together two generations of artistic creativity: the work of Greece’s foremost goldsmith juxtaposed with that of key exponents of the contemporary art scene. www.lalaounis-jewelrymuseum.gr

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The Temple of Truth Aggelos Plessas 9 The Temple of Truth is an exhibition which presents new concepts and explores the social lifestyle of the internet. The exhibition includes banners, wall works and flags with emblematic and symbolic designs. Through this exhibition, Aggelos Plessas attempts to create a social environment governed by ideas and principles, having man as the centerpiece. www.rebeccacamhi.com

Pictures of Magazine 2, Vic Muniz 10 The exhibition of Brazilian artist Vic Muniz, entitled Pictures of Magazine 2, will be simultaneously exhibited in Paris and Xippas Art Contemporain in Geneva. The artist is known for recreating famous works of art history, with ephemeral materials such as grain, sugar, chocolate, syrup, peanut and caviar.Following the series Pictures of Garbage, Muniz chooses this time to work with ‘spiritual’ garbage that has physical substance as well. The result of his work gives the same impression a painting would give as the jagged pieces of torn paper create the same visual impression as broad strokes of colour. www.xippas.com

Ancient Theatre-Pythagoreion harbour, Samos 11 The third Samos Young Artists Festival which runs for two months features talented musicians from all around the world. The festival offers a unique framework for artists giving them the opportunity to create. The concert takes place at the ancient theatre of the Pythagoreian harbor of Samos, and for the very first time, will host the exhibition of artist Harun Farocki. The art director of the festival is renowned Greek conductor and composer Konstantinos Gourzi. www.samosfestival.com

Exhibition: Yannis Kounellis 12 World acclaimed artist, Jannis Kounellis exhibits a new and site specific work at the Museum of Cycladic Art. For his exhibition at the Museum of Cycladic Art, Kounellis uses materials found in the local Athenian markets and junkyards. These objects carry the history of a city that has been through endless changes of populations and ideologies.

Kounellis uses newspapers, coal, burlap sacks, old shoes and glasses, overcoats, soil and iron bars for his pieces that are spread out in the neoclassical building. The same objects carry personal memories and they can be symbols of desire and hope but also of failed dreams and aspirations. www.cycladic.gr

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A culture-packed summer For those of you who haven’t taken in a performance at the ancient theatres of Herod Atticus or Epidaurus, here is the chance of a lifetime to watch an ancient Greek tragedy with a modern, satirical twist in a setting that is at once magical and timeless. The 57th Athens

Ugo Rondinone Until 19 September, Museum of Cycladic Art The Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone has earned international attention for his poetic, evocative work across a diverse range of media, including painting, drawing, photography, video, installation, and sculpture.. Sitting in peaceful repose against the museum’s white walls, seven life-sized nude figures are informally posed on the floor. Jointed like store-window mannequins, the figures are exquisitely detailed, as they cast in wax directly from the human body.

Edy Ferguson

Europe - Crisis or Demise?

Curated by Paolo Colombo Until 29 July, Benaki Museum The important American artist who lives and works both in Athens and London creates her art using techniques ranging from drawing and painting to installations, performance and video. At the heart of the dialogue surrounding contemporary art, her intensely interesting, imaginative and meaningful work is a mixture of diverse expressive means focusing on performance.

Until 18 July, Peiraios 260, Building A Natascha Sadr Haghighian, Fruits of One’s Labour, 2008 Haghighian pays a sarcastic tribute to a European Union that began as a promise and is today tending to evolve into a deception! The united European nations and single currency dream now coexists with debt, cutbacks and unemployment. In two distinct but interdependent spaces, Haghighian illustrates this fundamental contradiction of the European reality, sending a visual message that is simultaneously a warning and an alarm.

A Gathering

Michael Landy

Curated by Maria-Thalia Carras & Olga Hatzidaki Until 18 July, Peiraios 260, Building A “What is their Greece?” Greek and foreign artists respond with posters, portraying both their physical and metaphysical relationship with our country. The exhibition explores the managing and redefining of identities in an era in which symbols and stereotypes provocatively re-emerge from the closet.

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Credit Card Destroying Machine, 2010 Michael Landy used cogs, mechanical components, wheels, junk, a wood chipper and a rotating arm capable of drawing abstract works of art. The Machine destroys the valid credit card that belongs to any viewer-participant who has decided to permanently part with it. In return the artist offers him a signed drawing, executed on site. Art teases and simultaneously challenges contemporary society’s man, for whom the credit card is - both - identity and meaning of life!

Athens and Epidaurus 2012 Festival, yet again, boasts a spectacular programme of music, theatre, dance and visual arts and juxtaposes high-profile productions with emerging and experimental works. Insider rounds up this summers’ performances and exhibitions and picks up the must-sees in the different categories. With over 50 groups and 500 artists from Greece, Europe and beyond, the Athens Festival has managed to raise the bar again despite budget cuts.

MusicAeterna

Perm Tchaikovsky Opera & Ballet Theatre

Works by Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich 10 July, Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall A music director with a high-flying international career and a reputation for fiery interpretations of symphonic and operatic works, Currentzis will conduct Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony along with Rachmaninoff’s much-loved Second Piano Concerto. At the keyboard, the celebrated Russian pianist, Alexander Melnikov, whose sensitive but deeply personal renditions have garnered numerous awards.

Igor Stravinsky, Les Noces & Petrushka 12 July, Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall For its Festival debut, the Perm Tchaikovsky Opera & Ballet Theatre has opted to revive two historic works set powerfully to music by Igor Stravinsky for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes: Petrushka and Les Noces.

Sasha Waltz & guests Continu 11 July, Odeon of Herodes Atticus Sasha Waltz, the celebrated Berlin-based choreographer returns to Athens with a new ritualistic choreography which negotiates the contrast between primal, instinctive emotion and the intellect by relating the individual to the group. In combination with the music of Edgard Varèse, Iannis Xenakis and Claude Vivier, a talented cast of 24 convey mystic experiences that touch on the ineffable.

State Theatre of Northern Greece – Acropol Theatre Aristophanes, The Knights 20-21 July, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Who’s to blame for the moral decline in public life? The power-hungry demagogue, or the people who, content with flattery and favours, will vote for anyone who “tickles their ears”? Are reprobate slaves the image of a corrupt master? Aristophanes’ provoking satire gets to the heart of democracy and highlights the need for constant vigilance in the running of a state. Stamatis Fasoulis and a celebrity cast promise a contemporary reading of The Knights (424 BC), Aristophanes’ dramatically contemporary political comedy.

Jannis Kounellis Until 30 September, Museum of Cycladic Art World acclaimed artist, Jannis Kounellis whose contribution to the international art movement of Arte Povera has been defining, uses for this piece materials found in the local Athenian markets and junkyards, such as newspapers, coal, burlap sacks, old shoes and glasses, overcoats, soil and iron bars. Kounellis’s installation can only be a response to the current turmoil, and as he puts it, “at this particular moment it would be impossible to have just an exhibition of art in Greece”.

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A visual language that transcends Artist Hadjipateras’ cosmos is inhabited by hybrid creatures – part biomorphic, part mechanistic – that seem to have characteristics and body parts specific to their roles or tasks in the social pecking order. On the eve of his exhibition at the a.antonopoulou gallery, he elaborates on breaking barriers and seeking beauty in the mundane.

Mark, you started off with paintings but have since moved on to sculptures. How did that evolution come about?

I’ve been painting since I was 18 but it was only around 1987 after my move to New York from the UK that I started experimenting with sculptures. It came about when there was a shift in the content of my paintings from figurines symbolizing the human condition and landscapes to more abstract, organic compositions. By 1989, the figure was eliminated but not in the conventional way. The essence of life and the five basic elements were retained but I was more in touch with my subconscious. I found myself painting sculptures, three dimensional organic forms. It seemed logical that since the imagery had taken a shift, to start experimenting with sculptures. During my first few years in New York I went to Parsons School and worked with clay, ceramics

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and plaster and eventually, wood and metal. I have also used a lot of materials with casting agents such as concrete.

You describe your works as ‘abstract organic’. Others have volunteered to ascribe different adjectives from mutant, hybrid, bimorphic and anthropomorphic. In which ambiguous world do your works inhabit?

I draw from forms in nature and human biology. I tend to break barriers between abstract and figures and natural and man- made. The end result is that you see a sculpture, there is a sense of familiarity without being quite able to pin it down and define it and that ambiguity is what defines my work. There is no dogma in this but it is about evoking certain feelings in humans – and you do it by searching into

Art yourself .I don’t set out to do it. I feel that all forms are related and that out collective subconscious have been touched in some way. Because of cloning, because we lose our personal identities, in some ways humans work and perish as cars do. That is not to say that humans are cars but to point out that in some ways, we’re all connected. My works may exist between different undefined categories, but there is an underlying unity.

Describe your current exhibition.

For this current body of work, I have evolved several new species of flora and fauna to inhabit my unique domain, notably trees, whose pole-like trunks randomly sprout stalks and bulbous growths. The figures are approximately of human height and are mutant relatives of my previous sculptures in that they are a population, with classicalmodernist echoes.

Your works are characterised by a rich vocabulary of organic forms and primal symbols. To which artist have you been most compared? Or been most influenced by?

Having grown up in the UK, I have been influenced most obviously by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth but also Graham Sutherland, Ben Nicholson and David Hockney. Later, I was inspired by the near-expressionists and the Italians, especially Clemente. My heavy impasto work that incorporated dirt, twigs and acrylic paste often drew comparisons to Kiefer and I was referred to as the Greek Kiefer.

What do you seek to achieve as an artist?

As an artist, I search for a visual language that transcends cultural differences. My imagery is drawn from universal symbols, rendered as anthropomorphic cartoons in vibrant jewel-like colors. I seek the beauty of nature in mundane, everyday mass produced objects. My mission is to create a body of work that evokes a timeless and global vision. I aspire to create site-specific installations that invite interaction at all levels and speak to all generations and cultures about the human condition.

Your sculptures refer to childhood innocence, humour and whimsy. There is a certain playfulness to it. Did having children influence your work?

My art is humorous and awkward and people have told me that they have been moved by my childlike forms. I didn’t know if or how children would affect my work – but it did. My art had a lot of post-minimal elements and I started really exploring the more colourful and funky. I noticed that what I’d liked had changed and found myself being drawn to things that I didn’t think I’d be attracted to. I doodled a lot more… Having kids makes you see twice again – it humbles you because you’re not the centre of the world and you don’t take yourself very seriously as artists often tend to. As the crisis has in some way, children give you perspective.

What frame of mind do you find yourself in when you create?

I feel that equally good and painful experiences are fodder for my creative output. I do work full-time.

Lastly, what is your relationship to Greece – as an artist and as a Greek.

I was born and raised in the UK but I never really felt English. I was exposed to very strong Greek influences at home. My work is a product of the sum total of my experiences and my heritage, so I guess it has filtered into my work. I was driven harder by a need to prove myself as an artist partly because I had deviated from my Chiot family’s shipping business to pursue art. We moved back here because of our children – to connect with a particular heritage they had… Greece had other things to offer.

Mark Hadjipateras’ exhibition at a.antonopoulos runs until July 13.

For details, see www.aaart.com. Open Wednesdays to Fridays, 2p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mark Hadjipateras was born and raised in London. He studied at the Hammersmith School of Art and at the St. Martins School of Art in London, as well as the John Moores University in Liverpool. From 1982 to 2002 he lived and worked in New York City. His work includes painting, photography, printing and sculpture.

He has done site-specific installations in galleries and public spaces, in Europe and the U.S. In 1998, he designed costumes and sets for Aristophanes’ Ecclesiazusae at Barnard College, Columbia University. In 2000, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of NYC commissioned Hadjipateras to create a permanent installation comprising 40 mosaics for the 28th Street station of the Broadway line. The station received the Municipal Arts Society Award for Best Public Work in 2003. He has had thirty solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 group shows in the U.S., Greece, England, Germany and Japan including : Queens Museum of Art, Cooper Union, Alternative Museum, Exit Art and Denise Bibro Gallery in New York and at the State Museum of Contemporary Art, Macedonian Museum at Thessaloniki, Benaki Museum, Municipal Gallery, National Pinacotheque and A.Antonopoulou.Art Gallery in Athens. His works are in several public and private collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Princeton University Art Museum, Dakis Joannou collection and Vorres Museum, The artist has held retrospective exhibitions in 2007 at the Museum of Modern Greek Art (Rhodes) and in the Municipal Gallery of Athens in 2008 and at the Hellenic Foundation of Culture in Berlin in 2010-2011 which was accompanied with a sculpture installation at Wittenbergplatz.

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Programming Highlights July 2012

FALLING SKIES 1 From Thursday 12 July @ 21.00 Falling Skies is an American science fiction dramatic television series created by Robert Rodat and produced by Steven Spielberg.

It tells the story of the aftermath of a global invasion by extraterrestrials that neutralizes the world’s power grid and technology, destroys the combined militaries of all the world’s countries, and kills over 90% of the human population, all within a few days. The story picks up six months after the invasion and follows a group of survivors who band together to fight back. The group, known as the Second Massachusetts, is led by retired Captain Weaver and Boston University history professor Tom Mason who, while in search of his son Ben, must put his extensive knowledge of military history into practice as one of the leaders of the resistance movement.

CRIMINAL MINDS: SUSPECT BEHAVIOR (MONDAY-FRIDAY STRIP) From Friday July 20 @ 20.15 Every weekday on FX enjoy the drama starring Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker about an elite team of agents within the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) who use unconventional methods of investigation and aggressive tactics to capture the nation’s most nefarious criminals. Unit chief Special Agent Sam Cooper is a mentally and physically fierce natural leader who is not afraid to put his career on the line in order to stand by his convictions. Cooper strives to avoid political bureaucracy and has handpicked an eclectic group of profilers to work outside the confines of Quantico. They include strong-willed and outspoken Beth Griffith, the newest member of the team who joins them from the FBI Threat Assessment Task Force.

THE KILLING From Tuesday July 31 @ 21.45 From writer, executive producer and series showrunner, Veena Sud (Cold Case), The Killing is based on the wildly successful Danish television series Forbrydelsen and tells the story of the murder of a young girl in Seattle and the subsequent police investigation. The Killing ties together three distinct stories around a single murder including the detectives assigned to the case, the victim’s grieving family, and the suspects. Set in Seattle, the story also explores local politics as it follows politicians connected to the case. As the series unfolds, it becomes clear that there are no accidents; everyone has a secret, and while the characters think they’ve moved on, their past isn’t done with them.

WHITE COLLAR 2 From Wednesday 3 July and Everyday @ 22.30 Compelling characters and intricate plot twists make this riveting crime drama one of television’s slickest, sexiest shows! On FX every week night just got a lot cooler, from Wednesday July 3rd at 22:30, as the ridiculously good-looking Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), and agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) pair up again to investigate con games, bank robberies, jewel smuggling, political corruption, counterfeiting, corporate skullduggery, and much more, often featuring sneaky undercover activity. The first season ended with Neal’s girlfriend getting blown up in an airplane; the thread through the second season follows Neal’s investigation of that explosion- along with the mysterious music box, which Neal’s partner-in-crime Mozzie (Willie Garson, still best known as Carrie’s best pal Sanford from Sex and the City) finally deciphers. At the season’s end, an old mentor of Neal’s emerges from the shadows, pulling an amazing treasure up from the depths… a treasure that Neal may not be able to resist. The supporting cast members (including Tiffani Thiessen as Burke’s sensible wife, Marsha Thomason and Sharif Atkins as FBI agents, Diahann Carroll as Neal’s landlady, and Hilarie Burton, an insurance investigator who becomes a new love interest for Neal) play their parts with a light comedic touch that will keep you laughing as the mystery unfolds.

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new SEASON, MAKE IT OR BREAK IT 4 PREMIERE Friday 20 July @ 21.00 In the fourth season of ‘Make It or Break It’ gymnastic champions Payson, Lauren, and Kaylie arrive at the US Training center in Colorado Springs, where they will train with other Olympic hopefuls for the next eight weeks. The girls say goodbye to their parents (as well as Sasha) and meet Coach McIntire, their new coach, for the first time. Furthermore, Wendy Capshaw, a bubbly and tiny young gymnast and junior champion, introduces herself to the girls and makes it clear that she’s going to be a force to reckon with. Meanwhile, Jordan Randall, a former junior champion, hitchhikes to the training center and camps outside in hopes of being allowed on the team. She is initially told to go home

by Coach McIntire, but she impresses him with a video of her amazing bar routine, the Coach tells Jordan she has one week on campus to prove herself.

SPECIALS, GLEE 2 LADY GAGA SPECIAL EXTENDED EPISODE Tuesday 17 July @ 21.50 Are you ready for this amazing episode? Glee Season 2 Episode 18 is a special extended episode, running 90 minutes, titled “Born This Way” it’s a tribute to Lady Gaga’s greatest hits so far. Will sees his Glee Club kids struggling with body issues and self-esteem. So he tells Emma that while he welcomes the chance to help her cope with her OCD, he thinks that she too needs to deal with her own obsessive-compulsive issues. Emma replies that while she may not have been “born this way,” it is her lot in life and she accepts it.

Emma’s words give Will an idea: he wants to use the music of Lady Gaga to help the kids accept their differences. He asks for Emma’s help. Can they help them feel better about themselves and improve their self-confidence? Only Lady Gaga has the magical music that changes lives!

DON’T MISS ANOTHER CHANCE TO SEE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES 8 Monday 2 July @ 21.50 All good things eventually come to an end, and in the final season of this landmark show, the stakes are at an all-time high. Winner of both the 2005 and 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy – “Desperate Housewives” is primetime soap with a truly contemporary take on “happily ever after.” In the final season, Brenda Strong has stated in an interview that will reveal more secrets of the Young family, giving her character more screen time.This series also saw the women deal with covering up the murder of Alejandro Perez, Gabrielle’s stepfather, from the season seven finale - including Susan feeling guilty, Gabrielle having to deal with Carlos’s guilt turning to drinking, and Bree’s struggle as Detective Vance becomes suspicious. How will it all end for the Desperate Housewives? Tune in and see!

DON’T MISS ANOTHER CHANCE TO SEE GREY’S ANATOMY 8, Wednesday 25 July @ 21.50 Foxlife knows how much you love the doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital! In Season 8 the fifth-year medical residents of Seattle Grace hospital returned for the first day of the year that will make or break their careers: Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) faces the consequences of tampering with Derek Shepherd’s (Patrick Dempsey) clinical trial and is fired from the hospital, professionally she may lose her job ever and personally, she may lose Derek, the husband it took seven long seasons to win over. Meanwhile Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Owen (Kevin McKidd) are still battling over whether or their views on parenthood and marriage will ever coincide. Every Wednesday tune in to all the episodes you might have missed of the most recent season of Greys Anatomy.

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TOUCH From August 22nd and every Wednesday at 21:00 (Double episodes)

GLEE 1 From August 2nd daily @ 17:40

Programming Highlights August 2012

With a focal point the commonality that people all over the world share… Touch explores the hidden bonds that exist and unite all mankind. The main character of the series -portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland- is a widower, a father of an 11-year old autistic boy, who is trying to develop some sort of communication with his child. Apart from superstar Kiefer Sutherland, who most know for his hit show “24”, the series stars Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon) who plays a healer that presumably understands what is going on with the boy and can relate to his ‘special powers’.

WHITE COLLAR 1st season from August 13th , daily @

22:30 • 2nd season from 31st August, daily @ 22:30 Enjoy once again the unique co-operation between the charming convict (Neal Caffrey) and the FBI agent (Peter Burke).

Once the FBI manages to capture Neal, a notorious felon who they have been chasing for over 3 years, he develops a special relationship with the man who arrested him (Peter). White Collar has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the category “Favorite TV Obsession” in 2010 as well as “Favorite Cable TV Drama” in 2011.

FAMILY GUY 4th season from August 3rd and daily @ 17:30 • 5th season from August 13th and daily @ 17:05 • 6th season from August 27th and daily @ 17:05 The definition of a messed-up middle class family! The biggest animation hit after ‘The Simpsons’, ‘Family Guy’ is a series filled with perverted jokes and pranks, it’s highly politically incorrect and may cause injuries from excessive laughter! The talented comedian Seth McFarlane presents the hilarious every day lives of Peter Griffin and his family -who wants to take over all the world. Premiering on August 3rd, brace yourselves for a “laughter Marathon”. ‘Family Guy’ has been awarded with an Annie award and an Emmy for the “Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation”.

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Programming Highlights August 2012

Behind Glee’s massive success is Ryan Murphy, known from the highly acclaimed series ‘Nip/Tuck’ as well as the recent hit ‘American Horror Story’. Starting August 2nd and every day at 17:40 join us the highschool Glee club that is trying to make it to the big time! This recordbreaking series has been nominated for 19 Emmy awards, 4 Golden Globes, 6 Satellite awards and 57 more awards in all categories. So far ‘Glee’ has amassed impressive victories in the categories of “Best Television Series-Musical or Comedy” in the 2010 Golden Globes.

113 of Glee’s songs have been included in the Hot 100 Billboard charts, breaking Elvis Presley’s record with 103 songs in the charts!

HAPPY ENDINGS 2 Season 2 from August 17th and every Friday @ 21:50 (double episodes) Watch this comedy series that revolves around the lives of a group of friends, whose friendship is tested when Alex (Elisha Cuthbert) and Dave (Zachary Knighton) break up on their wedding day! What will happen to the group? Will they stay together or have to the pick sides?

The second season of this series will most definitely keep you glued to your television sets this August!

CASTLE 4 Season 4 from August 30th and daily @ 20:10 Richard Castle has it all: fame, fanatic readers of his book, and -of course- women. But what does he do when everything seems to be so boring and he’s in pursuit of new thrills? In the most recent season of the hit show ‘Castle’, that is brought to you once again by FOXlife, tensions flare between laid-back and flirty Nick (Nathan Fillon) and conservative detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic), causing the…. inevitable impact! One thing is for sure, that at the end of August, your nights will gain a whole new level of interest, thanks to the series that has won 2 awards for ‘Favorite TV Crime Drama’ and ‘Favorite TV Drama Actor’ at the ‘People’s Choice Awards’ .

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My Athens Entertainment

Elena Panayides, Marketing Head at Fox International by day and Galaxy Bar DJ by night, Elena Panayides works hard and plays harder. She shares her Athens with Insider

u What do you do?

I’m Head of Marketing and PR at Fox International Channels in Greece, Cyprus and Malta. I’m also resident DJ at the Galaxy Bar Hilton Athens.

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u Which area of Athens do you live in?

Kolonaki downtown

u How do you compare Athens with other cities you’ve lived in?

Compared to New York its crazier, compared to London its crazier, compared to anywhere its…. You guessed it

u Where do you unwind after work?

Running from Zappeion to the foothills of the Acropolis or cocktail sampling at the Gin Joint in Karitsi sq.

u What do you see from your balcony?

Kumquat trees and Papadakis restaurant

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u Your all-time favourite restaurant?

Panormos in Mykonos and Matsuhisa, Athens Matsuhisa

u Can you describe a quintessentially Athenian sound, smell, taste and sight?

The sound of tzitzikies (crickets) in the summer, whiffs of jasmine scent at night, masticha liqueur, the Parthenon illuminated by moonlight

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My Athens

u As a DJ, a trick question: Best music?

Mine Friday nights at the Galaxy Bar (just kidding) anything live at Gazarte such as Alkistis Protopsalti, Dimitra Galani, Imany.

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u What’s your favourite city stroll?

Lost in the side streets of Plaka, Thisseio and Psirri.

u Describe your perfect Sunday in Athens.

Astakomakaronada and chilled rose wine by the sea followed by an evening of bar hopping in Gazi or a concert at Lycabettus theatre.

u What is the ideal souvenir from Greece?

The memories of all the late nights and one-ofa- kind- new experiences you’ve had.

u Any favourite shops or boutiques?

I love Golden Hall especially its shoe stores and Apriati jewellery.

u The place to get away from it all?

The airport heading for a far flung destination such as New York

u Most significant changes in Athens over the last ten years?

The Olympics that brought such hope and glory and the economic crisis that brought loss and dismay

u Has the crisis impacted the city negatively or do you see flashes of positive change?

It has affected absolutely everyone negatively in their careers and livelihoods but it has also brought solidarity, care and new found appreciation for others especially professionals!

u If you were mayor for a day, what would you urgently change in the city?

I would build pavements and bicycle lanes and arrest drivers that don’t stop at pedestrian crossings! Oh and bring about world peace too...

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Spectacular show-stoppers In conversation with Genevieve Laurendeau, publicist for Alegria, Cirque du Soleil on the remarkable story of an entertainment company famous for its strangely colourful costumes, nail-biting acrobatics, mind-boggling gymnastic maneuvers and technologicallyadvanced stage setups, touring Greece in September with its mega-production, Alegria.

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3D film by James Cameron Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away and a unique touring show, Michael Jackson, The Immortal World Tour celebrating the work of the musical genius, are some of the highlights in the life of an entertainment company that started humbly, 28 years ago. From a group of 20 street performers in 1984 in Québec, Cirque du Soleil is a high-quality artistic entertainment company that now boasts 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from more than 50 different countries. It has, over the years become synonymous with bringing wonder and entertainment to more than 100 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over forty countries on six continents.

Alegria that has toured the world twice in its 18 year existence as a show and has been watched by 10 million awe-struck viewers around the world will be in Athens from September 3 to 9 at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) to wow Athenians with a night of ‘adventure, joy and peerless beauty.’ Alegria is a mood, a state of mind.

The themes of the show, whose name means ‘jubilation’ in Spanish, are many. Power and the handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies, old age, youth - it is against this backdrop that the characters of Alegria play out their lives. Kings’ fools, minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats and children make up its universe, along with the clowns, who alone are able to resist the passing of time and the social transformations that accompany it.

Genevieve Laurendeau, publicist for Alegria, describes the show as one that ‘invokes the imagination, provokes the senses’ and explains that ‘despite the passage of time, the show that premiered in Montreal still retains the integrity of the original production.’ The artists have changed over the years but every little detail from the musical score to the acts remain identical to the original show. What makes

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Cirque du Soleil unique is that it promises soaring entertainment because beyond the simple premise and the thrill of athleticism it is an artistic, moody, moving piece of theatre. Genevieve adds, ‘Cirque du Soleil attracts the best talent from around the world – from musicians to acrobats and clowns.

Each show is created by a core team and performed by 55 different artists from 18 different countries. It is this cultural diversity that nourishes the creativity of the group. ’ Greece, as a destination, is rather special for Alegria as has every other country the troupe has visited. ‘It is always interesting to visit countries which have a rich tradition in the arts and theatre. What we have discovered in the course of our travel is that people love to be entertained through different media – to be stimulated and inspired. We are consequently inspired by the interaction and it adds to the experience of performing.’

Performing with Alegria is a demanding exercise though. The artists spend ten months a year on the road. Genevieve expands on the punishing schedule, ‘We cover ten cities in ten weeks followed by a two week break.’

The hype and the buzz surrounding the Cirque du Soleil in every city is what the group thrives on. Genevieve enthuses, ‘We tour for the hype, and the publicity – we love and live to perform, of making audiences laugh, scream and shout. The dynamics in every city are different and the performers, especially the clowns, have to adapt to each audience. Some audiences are more receptive or quicker on the uptake than others.’

Alegria offers the possibility to discover the artistic details of Cirque du Soleil’s productions and reveals the human spirit that its artists bring to the audience in their performances. For more information on the show and ticket sales, contact www.cirquedusoleil.com

Culture The Cirque du Soleil story Cirque du Soleil started in Baie-Saint-Paul, a small town near Québec City in Canada. There, in the early eighties, a band of colourful characters roamed the streets, striding on stilts, juggling, dancing, breathing fire, and playing music. They were Les Échassiers de Baie-SaintPaul (the Baie-Saint-Paul Stiltwalkers), a street theatre group founded by Gilles Ste-Croix. The troupe went on to found Le Club des talons hauts (the High Heels Club), and then, in 1982, organized La Fête foraine de Baie-Saint-Paul, a cultural event in which street performers from all over met to exchange ideas and enliven the streets of the town for a few days. La Fête foraine was repeated in 1983 and 1984. Le Club des talons hauts attracted notice, and Guy Laliberté, Gilles Ste-Croix and their cronies began to cherish a crazy dream: to create a Québec circus and take the troupe travelling around the world. In 1984, Québec City was celebrating the 450th anniversary of Canada’s discovery by Jacques Cartier, and they needed a show that would carry the festivities out across the province. Guy Laliberté presented a proposal for a show called Cirque du Soleil (Circus of the Sun), and succeeded in convincing the organizers. And Cirque du Soleil hasn’t stopped since!

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Fast Lane Venice comes to Hydra American artist and long-time resident of Hydra, Michael Lawrence brings alive his two favourite destinations in a rhapsody of colour at the Melina Mercouri Museum in September. Clowns, acrobats, donkeys and buxom ladies juggle for space in Lawrence’s compositions, bringing to life the unique sentiments of his adopted Hydra and his beloved Venice. For a sneak preview, check www.worksbymichaellawrence.com

Etched in gold Greek Gastronomy Titania organizes a Greek gastronomic festival ‘Made in Greece’ until 8 July in an attempt to support Greek products and services at the Olive Garden restaurant where visitors can indulge in original Greek flavours.

Aside from breathtaking views of the Acropolis, Chef Chris Tsiliras of the Olive Garden Restaurant creates menus based on authentic Greek products and traditional Mediterranean recipes.

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An exhibition at the Ilias Lalaounis jewelry Museum that juxtaposes the works of Greece’s most celebrated goldsmith, Ilias Lalaounis with four prominent contemporary Greek artists - Manolis Zacharioudakis, Harry Lambert, George Hadoulis and Manolis Charos, in an exhibition that celebrates the role of the Attic landscape, potent and omnipresent, as a stimulus for creativity. The goldsmith’s touch is set against the provocative gaze of artists who paint before the motif - en plein air- captured photographically by George Vdokakis.

Through their work, gold and oil colours are used to capture – and then transcend - the familiar landscape of Attica.

Sweet nothings Award-winning pastry chef, Gilles Marchal was at the Sofitel Athens Airport to organise a seminar on pastry-making as part of the second annual festival of French gastronomy. Over five hours, Gilles Marchal shared the secrets of his craft while demonstrating three mouth-watering desserts, from macarons to strawberry ably assisted by chef pâtissier, George Platini. www.sogallika.com

Austrian cultural event!

Within the framework of this year’s Festival of Nafplion under the aegis of the Austrian Embassy, Austrian cello soloist Katharina Gross performs works of the Hungarian-Austrian composer Ivan Eröd as well as those of Cassado, Gabrielli, Ligeti and Bach. The opening of the exhibition ‘It’s the Political Economy, Stupid’, which has already been a huge success at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York, will run at the Thessaloniki Center of Contemporary Art until 30 September (Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00-18:00, with a brief summer break from 11 to 27 August). In parallel, a symposium on contemporary art and the global financial crisis and a presentation of the documentary film “Thinking in the Age of monsters” by Giorgos Keramidiotis will take place.

Fougaro, a new art space in Nafplio!

As Greece’s first capital city, Nafplion gears up to host its eponymous 21st annual Festival, Fougaro prepares to give guests a preview of its new state-of-theart space and delightful open-air spaces, by hosting and sponsoring two of the festival’s concerts. The two Nafplion Festival concerts are a great springboard to welcome the public and give them a preview of what’s to come at Fougaro.

Located just a few kilometers away from the ancient sites of Tirnis and Mycenae, stands a commanding 36-metre smokestack, Fougaro in Greek. A landmark of this city’s industrial past, it is about to become the area’s newest symbol of modern and artistic development. Listed as an official historic building in 2004, the former tomato-canning factory is an interactive artwork geared to stimulate creativity, love of art and aesthetics. On the threshold of its official opening, Fougaro, as sponsor and supporter of the 21st Nafplion Festival of classical music, opened its doors for two special concerts. Asklipiou Street, Nafplion Greece. www.fougaro.gr, www.nafplionfestival.gr

London 2012 An amazing, life-altering experience of Olympian proportions offered by Samsung Electronics - nine Greek citizens were shortlisted to carry the Olympic Flame in the UK, on its way to London, the host city of the 30th Summer Olympic Games. The torch bearers were selected on the basis of an open public process by Samsung Electronics Hellas and the criteria taken into account for the selection were based on each individual’s social contribution and dedication to the ideals of the Olympic Games.

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Dancing under the stars!

Concord Consulting headed by Janice Bishop-Tripodakis organised an evening that combined the best of culture, Greek hospitality and talent with a spellbinding performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company on Hydra

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spectacular performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company that coincided with the annual Miaoulia celebrations, the onset of a much-awaited summer (and the Greece-Germany quarter-final face-off at the Euro 2012), bowled over the select crowd that had gathered to watch the open-air performance at the Castello on Hydra. A legend who has had a deep and lasting impact on American art and culture and single-handedly defined contemporary dance as an art form, Martha Gra-

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ham’s groundbreaking style that combines experimentation, elemental movements and raw, electric emotion represented a dramatic departure from the predominant style of the time. Four performances - the Satyric Festival song, Lamentation, Moon and Sun Duet and the Helen of Troy lament, performed by three dancers, Katherine Crockett, Miki Orihara and Abdiel Jacobsen showcased Graham’s spirit of ingenuity and her interpretation of classics.

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Smart shopping Giannis Moraitis of the recently opened shopping complex in Spata, Smart Park speaks to Insider on the trends in the retail sector and strategies to counter consumer gloom How have trends in shopping and retailing changed in the past few years and how does Smart Park respond to those shifts?

During the last years there has been a bloom on shopping centers in Athens. Athenians have embraced the new developments appreciating the benefits that these usually offer: concentrated retail and leisure area, easy car parking, kids’ play areas, security, access for people with disability etc. Smart park generously offers all these, with a highly competitive tenant mix, free car parking and free kid’s playground. Taking a step beyond that, we have attempted to incorporate the Greek life-style to the typical shopping center.

Thus, Smart Park is an open-air development, offering the visitor the familiar and carefree experience of a pedestrianized market and an urban piazza. We are glad to see that the response so far has been extremely positive.

What are the strategies that you have adopted at the Smart Park to counter the recessionary climate and its subsequent impact on consumer morale to promote the Smart Park as a shopping destination?

We offer our visitors a highly attractive and friendly environment and we have achieved to combine this with the most competitive brands in the Greek market. Our customers can benefit from the best value for money products, making best use of their currently challenged income . Here, everybody is welcomed to make use of our free parking and our free kids’ playground, ride their bicycle around, play football at our piazza, have a look at our botanic garden or admire the antiquities found during excavation while having one of the finest souvlaki in town. We also host free participating events or concerts. We invest into creating a relationship with the visitors offering low cost but high quality products and experience. Judging by the visiting rate I would say that it has become a win-win situation for everybody.

Five reasons that describe why the Smart Park experience is unique -Smart Park is an open-air, green and friendly retail park -Smart Park is a place where you can enjoy the most competitive brands with the most competitive prices in the Greek market -Smart park is a retail park and combined with the adjusting McArthur Glenn designers’ outlet (125 stores) is a place where you may spend your whole day with your family. There is even a Zoo (Attica Zoo) at walking distance -Smart Park is also an urban park, with over 350 large trees planted, you can read your book sitting on a bench, skate, walk or bike around the piazza and the shops -Smart Park is a place where you can have a coffee or dine while your kid plays safely around.

The Smart Park is the first hybrid Commerce Park in Greece, in an area of ​​91 acres of which 30 acres have been turned into parks. At 50,000 square surface retail space will house the strongest and most important names (brandnames) the retail trade of our country. The Smart Park known for its high architectural aesthetics, lush open spaces, its landscaped promenade and outdoor activities. In conjunction with its cinemas, restaurants and shops the park (play land) is unique in Greece.

Smart Park, E. Poulaki, PO 19004, Spata, T: 210 6635982, www.smartpark.com.gr

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Escape

A getaway that has it all The Astir Palace Resort’s unique setting offers the best of a luxurious seaside resort while just being a 25 minute ride away from the city centre. Practically an island unto itself, the resort offers fine dining, water sports, world-class comforts, spectacular views of the Saronic gulf and of course, miles of sandy beach for an unforgettable break

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f you do not have the time to venture far to soak in a bit of sunshine and indulge in opulent luxury, the Astir Palace Resort offers it all within easy reach of the city. Ideal for a quick romantic weekend getaway or to spend a stress-free vacation with young kids, the complex is geared to meet the different needs of its clientele offering privacy to those who seek a quiet communion with nature and children’s activities for families.

Managed by Starwood, the complex comprises of The Westin Athens, a five star hotel built into the rock, with 153 spacious rooms and 9 suites, and the Arion Resort & Spa with 123 rooms and suites as well as 58 private bungalows, some including a private pool.

While at The Westin Athens, enjoy contemporary design, oversized bathrooms and rooms designed to relax and rejuvenate. Take a well-deserved break and down memorable cocktails at the Sofa Bar to some cool music and indulge in a gastronomic dining experience at the Michelin-starred Galazia Hytra with chef Nikos Karathanos’ creative cuisine. For those who’d like to shake a limb, swim or lounge at the Olympic-sized pool or private beach, or take to the sea for a variety of water activities. Offering absolutely no excuse for not being sporty, the Westin offers facilities for every imaginable sport from tennis, mini soccer, basketball, and volleyball to a state-of-the-art fitness centre.

The well organized Westin kids club offers respite from children while keeping them busy with creative play. And if you’re tempted to jet off to an island, the resort also offers a private helipad services for guests on request.

The neighbouring Arion Resort & Spa exudes the quiet elegance of a classical hotel, having been host to heads of state, industrialists and celebrities from the arts and cinema over the years. With stunning views of the sea in a roaming spectrum of blues, lush, fragrant gardens and the particularly reposing sight of sail boats and yachts making their way into the Vouliagmeni marina, a stay at the hotel is guaranteed to offer an instant panacea to the stress of urban living. Dining options with spectacular sea and sunset views include the exquisite Matsuhisa restaurant, home to chef Nobu’s refined cuisine, Taverna 37 with the fresh, hospitable ambience of Greek traditional taverns and the recently opened Il Tramonto restaurant, that boasts Italian fare, expertly prepared

by Chef Stefano Rossi. For a truly relaxing experience, the Arion spa with its hydrotherapy pool and serene treatment rooms offer that extra touch that makes even a weekend stretch into a week. For a truly sequestered holiday, the uber-secluded bungalows (12 of which have a private pool) offer the possibility of what the hotel aptly describes as a ‘Private Mediterranean experience’.

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The Astir Palace grounds also houses the ancient temple of Apollo Zoster, which explains the positive energy one feels on entering its hallowed premises. Adding to the mystical experience is the Vouliagmeni Lake next door with its thermal springs, reputed to have therapeutic properties.

The Astir Palce Resort is a unique property that promises one-of-akind-experiences both for Athenians as well as out-of-towners to enjoy the very best the city has to offer. An escape that caters to all your needs and senses as a seaside resort while being close enough to enjoy cultural evenings or shopping sprees in the city centre. Even if you live in the city, or especially if you do, try spending a weekend at the Astir Palace Resort and before long, you won’t need any prompting to do so.

Astir Palace Resort, 40 Apollonos Street, Vouliagmeni. For reservations and availability, check www. astir-palace.com or call 210.890.2000.

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Kea rising John Zervos discovered this mysterious island’s rugged charms long before it became an Athenian society destination.

It was a haven from which to enjoy the natural sounds of goat bells, a place to stretch ones eyes into a horizon that looked westward to Cape Sounion, a site to admire the soaring hawk and the ever-present seagulls. The dramatic view, the serenity and the silence were welcome gifts after arriving from Athens

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he island of Kea is a mystery. Often surrounded by swirling mists and winds howling off the Cava Doro, it sits between Kythnos and Makronissos, about an hour’s ferry ride from Lavrion. Also called Tzia or Keos in antiquity, the island is craggy, mountainous, and barren in parts, with clusters of villages of stone-built houses.

Every village and settlement is different on Kea, from the cosmopolitan sheltered port of Vourkari, with its daily visits of yachts, its art galleries and restaurants, to the windmill village of Koundouros in the southwest, favoured by Greek politicians and social aspirants, to Otzia, overlooking an exquisite bay but now somewhat overbuilt.

Despite its proximity to the mainland, Kea was until recently overlooked by most visitors, even Greeks. Perhaps it was the barrier of Makronissos, used as a prison island after the Greek civil war. Kea’s access was limited, with just one boat a day from Lavrion, a port of considerable distance from Athens. There were few hotels and no infrastructure to support visitors. Transport around the island was limited to one taxi and one bus. The roads were all dirt tracks.

Today the island is humming with activity, as if trying to catch up on its lost years. Athenians flocked to the island in recent years, restoring old houses and windmills or building new houses, especially in Koundouros, Otzia and Vourkari. Developers moved in, building complexes of small houses. Some are shoddily built, while some have an elegance and grace that compliments the island. Many of the roads have been paved and there are now numerous small hotels and restaurants which cater to visitors. The island has become a socially ‘in’ place for Athenians.

Although undoubtedly good for the economy, this sudden spurt of construction is changing those elements of the island that made it different. Fortunately, legislation is in place to keep the Cycladic style intact and limit construction on smaller plots, but cement trucks roll off the ferries and across the island one finds more and more clusters of new dwellings. In August the traffic jams block the narrow roads, the beaches are crowded and the main port is swamped with cafes.

Now the port of Lavrion has expanded and, due to its proximity to the airport, will soon be ‘discovered’ by overseas tourists. One can only hope that this does not fuel the usual responses of larger hotels, tourist shops, car rental agencies, fast food outlets and congestion that characterize the more popular islands. Some years ago, I bought a piece of land of about 10,000 square metres from Ion Vorres. It was on the side of a mountain just off the main Poisses-Koundouros road, then a dirt track, in an area called Rontokado. Wild-looking horned goats roamed the land. Seven years ago I decided to built some houses on the property, using the local stone (schistolithos) to blend in with the old stone walls (ochthes) marking the ownership boundaries and minimizing land erosion. Most of the building materials have to come from Athens, including the marble, the bricks, the cement and most of the supplies. In the winter, boats are often cancelled, supplies lost and deadlines missed. For my houses I had initially contracted out the building to a Greek architect and construction team. It looked good on paper but the end result was a disaster. The stone-work was thirdrate with numerous cracks, the electricity installation had to be totally redone, the marble work was shoddy as well as the inside and outside paintwork. The lady architect called it ‘horiatiko’, village-like, perhaps in defence of her lack of supervision or aesthetics.

Upon delivery of the houses, I rebuilt most walls, rewired the houses, installed new kitchens and put in new marble. It took me a year of being on-site and in the process I discovered the importance of details, from door handles to crystal shower curtains. I furnished three

Photo credits: Christina Tsiliakou

houses with the help of Despina Kouladourou, a Kolonaki interior decorator, who made beautiful bed-covers, designed couches, bedside tables, cushions, sheets and towels and bath robes all monogrammed with the word Rontokado. Old Greek seaman’s chests, antique mirrors, Italian glass kitchen tables, and engravings from Kea gave the interiors a high tech/soft touch feel. The bedrooms all had balconies with views and the upstairs terraces were ideal for dining. I used either stone or marble tables for the terraces with old seaman’s lamps hanging loosely above.

There was no direct water line, so I built cisterns to collect the rain water from the flat roof tops, and at present am constructing a bore hole with a pump to water the over 2,000 plants, trees and bushes, mainly local species. On different levels of the terraced stone walls I used ceramic statues, large stone pots (pytharia) and old stone well tops to decorate the surrounding area. Sun-powered garden lighting enhanced the surroundings at night without excessive electric bills.

I never imagined how difficult it would be to build, but was happy with the final outcome; a complex of seven houses, with stone walkways, trees, plants, a swimming area and view of infinity. It was not only aesthetic but a haven from which to enjoy the natural sounds of sheep and goat bells, a place to stretch ones eyes into a horizon that looked westward to Cape Sounion, a site to admire the soaring hawk and the ever present seagulls. The dramatic view, the serenity and the silence were welcome gifts after arriving from Athens.

Kea is nothing like Paros, Mykonos or Santorini: an island so close to the mainland, an island so adorned with physical beauty, archeological sites, traditional architecture, and unspoilt beaches, it is a mystery how it has escaped touristic inundation – up to now.

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A heritage hotel on Hydra Cotommatae 1810 is a traditional Hydriot mansion, restored with much care and respect that now functions as a boutique hotel offering modern comfort and services.

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ust 200 metres from Hydra’s famed amphitheatrical port, the Cotommatae 1810 stands proud in a quiet district with its lofty stone walls protecting the privacy of the house and its surrounding courtyards, gardens and verandas. The walls have been witness to slices of Greece’s rich maritime history when Hydra’s sea-faring community played a pivotal role in Greece’s independence. Initially built by Lazaros Koundouriotis and offered as dowry for one of his daughter, the mansion was bought by ship-owner and sponge merchant Dimosthenes Kotommatis in 1901, a sense of timelessness seeps through every pore of the house, harking back to a different era.

As most houses on the island, the architecture is an amalgam of different influences - the Ottoman-inspired mousantres and circular doors and neo-classical and Venetian elements from the West. After endless red tape and a real labour of love, the mansion is now a charming boutique hotel that offers comfort, relaxation and pleasure.

Guests can enjoy breakfast on the veranda outside the dining room or under the shade of large plane trees by the old oven. As an added plus, guests can also enjoy home-made pies, jams, marmalades, pastries and local products.

With 5 suites and two double bed rooms of which three suites can sleep up to 4 persons, furnished to reflect the authentic and unique character of Hydra, the Cotommatae 1810 can be booked individually or wholly for a large family or a group of friends.

Designed to offer a complete holiday experience in the lap of luxury while retaining a cozy, family atmosphere, the hotel offers breakfast until 12.30, room service, luggage transfer from and to the port, free access to the internet, baby sitting and an outdoor Jacuzzi to relax in. Offering extensive views of picturesque Hydra and its proximity to St. George’s church make it an ideal choice for wedding receptions.

Rooms can be rented for 100 euros a night in the low season to upto 200 euros in the peak summer months.

For reservations, contact : 22980 53873 or 6976811983; email: info@cotommatae.gr; www.cotommatae.gr

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city smart and by the sea

13 Agiou Nikolaou str. 166 71 Vouliagmeni, Athens Greece T +30 210 8990391 • F +30 210 8955790 • E-mail: info@amarilia.gr • www.amarilia.gr

Life’s a beach In a series of humorous essays in her book ‘Greek It! A Traveller’s Guide to the Modern Greek Soul’, Vicky Nikolaidou expertly sums up the little games of seduction that are as much part of the Greek landscape as its azure blue waters and sandy beaches.

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reek summer all by itself can become a reason for existing and makes up for all the inconveniences experienced, not only in this specific country but also on the whole of this irrational planet: lying under the sun with no other stress and worry than the next plunge may permanently open the gates to another state of mind, even for the stricter souls.

Roughly speaking, Greek beaches may be divided into two distinct categories: 1. The easily accessible, well-known spot 2. The untamed, rough and tough-to-conquer/out-of sight spot The first is ideal for couples with kids who are looking for a certainty in relaxation and enjoyment. The second is ideal for couples without kids, willing to conceive them on a beach. Readers not belonging to any of the above-mentioned categories are welcome to find their identity by trying both.

Behaviour tips for the beach Dress code The good thing about Greek beaches is that they don’t have a particular dress code: you can wear whatever you like, or not wear whatever you don’t like. The bad thing is that you never know who will be sitting next to you and what their reaction may be to the over-elimination of clothing. In other words, nudism is not officially allowed unless otherwise stated and may become a nuisance if arbitrarily performed, mostly in front of Greek kid-carrying families. Topless females are generally considered a normality, but still it is wise to notice if any other woman is offering her breasts freely to the sun before you do it yourself. The chances for sexual harassment are few, so you can

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take the risk, but anticipate multiple comments in Greek, illuminating every move you make.

Games Getting the perfect tan requires patience and some time (the whiter the skin, the longer the effort). As a result, Greek beaches become ideal playgrounds: balls fly all over, kids scream in ecstasy, parents eat to forget the pain of existence and everyone is led by the will to feel young and free. The typical beach sport is playing rackets – a major threat for the sleepy bathers, who will undoubtedly receive a ball in the head right at the moment when they are falling asleep. Backgammon is a beloved pastime and also much noisier than it seems at first sight.

Environment Greeks love their environment tidy and clean, as long as else someone else keeps it like that for their sake. Otherwise, they will treat it like a huge waste bin, appropriate for any type of paper, empty packs of cigarettes, or whatever else is useless to its owner. As a result, the end of summer finds beaches decorated with colourful, worthless stuff that you will hardly find appealing.

Summer loving Greek summer is an ideal space-time concurrence for passionate lovers: tanning makes everyone look more beautiful and all the warmth gathered during daytime is desperately looking for an outlet, otherwise bodies will explode. As a result, the famous Greek line “s’agapo” (I love you) is a diachronic summer motto, and if you are single, sooner or later you will possibly hear it too. But summer loves are not the most enduring creations…

There is a special category of Greeks who are fond of female tourists

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and devote their whole summer to them. They are called kamakia (kamaki, in the singular, means harpoon) and are easily discernible from a distance by the way they dress: flashy clothes revealing gold chains with gold crosses resting on hairy chests. Their eyes will follow any curve that moves (the bigger the better) while clearly reflecting their idyllic, orgasmic thoughts. The original kamaki ignores the notion of embarrassment and will approach his prey at the speed of light. He is usually a self-taught English speaker so don’t expect to have the talk of your life, but be prepared to hear the most flattering phrases coming out of his mouth. While looking you straight in the eyes, he will use his sexiest voice to say: ‘I love you’, ‘You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen’, ‘Do you want to marry me, right here, right now?’ etc. The game is now up to you to decide whether you will spend the night with him or not. In fact, kamakia are quite difficult to avoid after you have exchanged a couple of lines with them – they will normally hunt you for the rest of the night until you finally say yes, but do not feel obliged to do so. An easy way to get away with them is to imply that you are a lesbian – they will anyway reach their conclusion it if you don’t spend the night with them, so why not give them a helping hand?

Most Greek men are far more decent in flirting than kamakia, but still more expressive and outgoing than northern westerners. They will normally show their interest by looking at you quite persistently and will attempt contact by offering some type of service. From buying you a drink to carrying your bag or offering to spread tanning oil on your back, their intension is to open a door to an acquaintance that might lead to mutual sexual pleasures.

Greek women, on the other hand, are far more inaccessible than men, and they may even appear snobbish or not interested in meeting any guy, not to mention a tourist. It is said that if you manage to take them to bed, they will hardly let you down, but the way towards there is so long that few males are willing to waste such energy and patience during their summer holidays.

Excerpt from ‘Greek it! A Traveller’s Guide to the Modern Greek Soul’ by Vicky Nikolaidou, available at Eleftheroudakis and Papasotiriou, as well as through Insider (www.insider-magazine.gr)

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a summer in

Patmos Marie-Diane Messirel, whose debut novel ‘Un été à Patmos’ launched in June 2012, shares her passion for an island that has coloured her summers in Greece

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t is with impatience that I wait for my next summer in Patmos, after a whole year, to appeal to the memory of my senses that will plunge me back into the insular universe of an island that has become so dear to me: the tinkling bells of the monastery, the scents of sage, thyme and rosemary, the roaming shades of blue of the Aegean, the softness of pebbles polished and rounded by the sea, the salty taste of sea urchin soup..

It is three o’clock in the morning, the Blue Star Ferry enters the port of Skala and my eye is immediately drawn to the towering fortress-monastery, frozen in its halo of light. I do not have the heart to sleep: I observe, in the dark night, the Mount of Prophet Elias gently rising above the island. As the sun begins to peek, my gaze embraces the whole island and discovers the cut of its chiseled side and the many bays where we will go for a swim: the crescent of golden sand that is Psili Ammos, the tongue of white gravel that is Petra, the turquoise waters of Livadi Geranou and Agrio Livadi, the multi-coloured pebble beach of Lampi ... The name of each of these bays is associated with wonderful gastronomic memories; of lunches with our feet dangling in water until the dying hours of the evening.

I like to rediscover my island bathed by the morning light.

The colour palette is pastel, it softens the austerity of the landscape that is barren and rugged and the monastery

seems even brighter. The contrast with the whiteness of Chora that extends to its feet remains striking. My mind wanders and gets lost in the maze of streets: it enters the patrician houses with imposing facades, smells the enchanting perfume of jasmine, citrus and oleanders that bloom in their patios that have been jealously guarded from outside view.

The bells of the island’s numerous churches chime simultaneously to remind me that it is August 15. As a sacred island and the scene of the revelation of the Apocalypse of Saint John, Patmos welcomes the devout for the celebrations of the Dormition of the Virgin: a day punctuated by religious processions and folk festivities that last well into the night.

I already regret that our holidays might be too short to sample the many delights of this island, still so beautifully preserved: the morning walk upto the bay of Psili Ammos, dinner at Diakofti on the way back from the beach, enjoying a meal at the shipyard’s restaurant while admiring sail boats under repair, a solitary swim in Apollou Bay, the sunset at Livadi Kalogiron while eating kebabs off a trailer that doubles up as a restaurant, a gourmet dinner at Benetos, an evening on Kampos beach, an escape by boat to the neighbouring isles - and that’s not counting all the new discoveries that will enrich our stay and make it truly unique!

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getting there By sea: With Blue Star ferries from Piraeus. Boats depart in the evening and take around eight hours. By air: On Olympic Airways to Samos, Kos and Leros and then by boat to Patmos.

stay

For a luxurious and exclusive stay by the waterfront: Patmos Aktis Suites and Spa, in Grikos. www.patmosaktis.gr For an unforgettable stay in a 17th century house in the heart of Chora: Archontariki hotel www.archontariki-patmos.gr For a quiet stay in a charming boutique hotel: Petra Hotel and Suites, in Grikos www.petrahotel-patmos.com For a family holiday at very reasonable prices: Asteri Hotel, Skala www.asteripatmos.gr

visit

The town of Chora and the Monastery of Saint John the Evangelist.

The cave of the Apocalypse on the road from Skala to Chora.

eat

Lunches in the tavernas in Livadi Geranou, Psili Ammos, Lampi... (each bay has its own charming taverna) and for a change from traditional Greek fare, George’s Place on the beach of Kampos.

For a more gourmet experience, Benetos, on the road between Skala and Grikos, Tel: 224-703-3089 For a cocktail by sundown: the Arion in Skala or Astivi cafe 1673 in Chora.

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buy

Local pastries in oriental flavours at one of the many patisseries in Skala.

Original jewellery creations at Iphigenia and Midas at the port of Skala and at Filoxenia and Art Spot just behind the main square in Skala towards Chora.

Hand-painted icons in Parousia and Selene in Skala.

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Kick-ass ale!

Santorini’s Donkey Beer is a local brew with an attitude to match. So much more than a long-chilled glass of coolth, it is an enterprise where daredevil entrepreneurship meets marketing savvy meets raw passion. Yannis Paraskevopoulos speaks to Sudha Nair-Iliades

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hat started off as a joke between four friends – an award-winning Greek oenologist, Yannis Paraskevopoulos (of Gaia fame) a Serbian brewer, Slobodan Krunic, an English brewing enthusiast, Steve Daniel and an American, Maida Anderson – ended up four years later, as a microbrewery hoping to add some fizz to a flat domestic beer-drinking scene. Says Paraskevopoulos, “It all started with a building we were trying to find a use for. We toyed with several ideas and the one that kept popping up consistently was that of a microbrewery.”

Expanding on the very rudimentary market research applied by the foursome before launching into their now successful venture, Paraskevopoulos explains, “We asked visitors and locals around Santorini, that given a choice between a local beer and a mass-produced beer what they’d prefer, and the answer was an overwhelming enthusiastic yes to the former.” It took the group of ‘naive optimists’ four years to actually start production as the first to discourage them were the wholesalers. The Santorini Brewing Company now follows a distribution model that completely eschews middlemen.

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Paraskevopoulos adds with an air of well-deserved proprietary pride, “Our beer has been embraced by all and has been flying off the shelves. Donkey (beer) is created on the spot. It doesn’t need to travel and so we don’t need to make many concessions in terms of aroma and taste. We create a fresh beer experience that has never before been available on Santorini. Unfiltered, to capture every particle of flavour, our extraordinary "lagered ales" are alive with personality. Unpasteurized and preservative-free, they are also sensitive and somewhat fragile, as their very "living" nature requires refrigeration to assure their excellent quality and ultimately, their perfect enjoyment.”

Initially Thira Beira was the chosen name but then, on impulse, it was changed to ‘Donkey’ to represent ‘something Cycladic, non-pretentious, and identifiable as a Greek mascot.’ Stavros Stavrakis of Label Press took five minutes to sketch the logo and the group have stuck with it ever since. And in keeping with the cheekiness of the product, on the flip side of the label are the words, Hip Hoppy Kick-Ass Ale! Reflecting on the extremely positive reception the beer has received, Paraskevopoulos notes that a year ago, the brewery equipment was

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considered ten times bigger than the original plan – now they need to double the capacity to meet demand. The brewing process itself is deceptively simple, or so Paraskevopoulos would like us to believe.

The brewing operation begins, in this case, with equipment imported from Austria and housed in Mesa Gonia. Malted barley is milled and then submitted to a technique called mashing, which yields the liquid wort that is boiled with aromatic hops gathered from all over the world. The residual spent grain benefits local vineyards as nutritious compost. Primary fermentation begins with the addition of specialized yeasts, and secondary fermentation takes place under pressure in large storage tanks without any additional sugar, only those produced naturally during the brewing process. Each recipe contains four simple components - malted barley, hops, yeast and water - that in myriad permutations translate into countless possibilities. So, although these are the offerings for now, Paraskevopoulos is certain others will join them during the months and years to come.

I ask Paraskevopoulos, that as a wine-maker, whether he was conflicted about shifting his loyalties to beer. He counters by adding that “Wine people actually love beer. Often after a wine tasting session, it is common to relax (and ones palette as well) with a pint of beer. They are both complementary and have several features in common – both have a long history, both have forged themselves a place in modern lifestyles and both have had historic impacts on several parts of the world.” From a production point of view, Paraskevopoulos concedes that, wine making is far more demanding and stressful as “there are any number of factors that can affect your raw material.” Brewing, on the other hand, is more relaxing and more playful. It allows for more creativity.” Continuing on the complementarity of wine-making and brewing, Paraskevopoulos has, “applied to the beer industry, lessons I have learnt from the wine world.” and is working on a “hybrid elixir, a beer with very strong wine influences” that he hopes to launch a year from now.

For Paraskevopoulos, who first came to Santorini at the age of 14 and has never missed a summer since, his relationship both to the island and to wine-making were forged by his very first summer job – working for Yiannis Boutaris on the Boutaris Estate. If Paraskevopoulos’ extremely distinctive wines are anything to go by, his new adventures with brewing promise to be as exciting for both consumers as well as the competition.

well as contributing natural antioxidants and antibacterial elements.

Slightly bitter tones refine and invigorate the overall flavor, creating the perfect accompaniment for a meal by the sea, relaxing at the beach or hanging out at a favorite watering hole.

Red Donkeyn Red Donkey, formulated with a combination of malts specifically chosen to produce its chestnut hue, utilizes a different collection of hops - including Aurora and Styrian Golding from Slovenia, Citra from Oregon, and Nelson Sauvin from New Zealand. Awakened by an alternative type of Belgian-style yeast, the result is fruity, full-bodied and richly colored. A champagne style bottle completes this elegant offering which will enhance any fine dining experience.

Crazy Donkeyn Produced in very limited quantities, the Crazy Donkey label signifies the first and only IPA (India Pale Ale) produced in Greece. Received with enthusiasm by beer aficionados near and far, the Crazy may even travel to Australia in the summer of 2012! Large quantities of Cascade and Nelson Sauvin hops yield a plethora of aromatic bitterness - marrying an arguably tropical start to a dry finish, for a distinctly different drinking adventure.

Donkey beers (www.donkeybeer.gr) are available all over Santorini and at select outlets and restaurants in Athens including Cucina Provera, P Box, Hytra and Mama Roux. (See listings on page 51 for contact details).

Yellow Donkeyn Yellow Donkey relies on a mixture of hops including Aurora and Styrian Golding from Slovenia, Cascade from Oregon, and exotic Motueka from New Zealand, which produces a refreshing citrus taste, as

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Restaurant review

A Kosher treat at Gostijo Anamela Agrodimou reviews the only kosher restaurant in Athens, Gostijo, run by Nehama and Mendel Hendel. Specialising in Sephardic Jewish cuisine, Gostijo promises to offer an insight into the rich culinary traditions of a community that draws its influences from across the Mediterranean

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or French-born Nehama and New York-bred Mendel, Gostijo was the culmination of a dream: that of establishing a Chabad organization in Athens. The objective was to keep alive Jewish traditions and the restaurant was a natural progression. Catering to the 3000 strong Jewish community living in Athens but also to the non-Jew Greek public and travelers visiting Greece, Gostijo, which means filema in Greek or the communal sharing of food in Judaeo-Spanish or Ladino, (the language spoken by Sephardic Jews), opened in August 2011, and, as its name suggests, has been serving more than just a simple meal but rather sharing a vision of promoting the culture of the local Jewish community and that of Sephardic Jewish traditions.

Sephardic cuisine traces its roots to the Jewish community who were expelled from Spain in the 15th century and settled in various countries around the Mediterranean basin, including Greece. For the restaurant, Nehama and Mendel culled recipes from the most talented cooks within the community to offer a journey through the Mediterranean flavours of the Sephardic Jews.

Located in the trendy neighborhood of Psiri, close to the tourist attractions of Athens, Gostijo has attracted visitors from abroad as well as locals who come to savour this ethnic cuisine. The decor is minimal yet inviting and cozy. With walls in earthy hues of ochre and brick red, embellished with paintings by Sephardic artists, collages of pictures retrieved from the Jewish Museum of Athens(www.jewishmuseum. gr) and of newspaper clippings from old newspapers (especially from the bilingual Axion, published in Ladino and Greek upto 1945) Gostijo offers a rare insight into an otherwise obscure, and forgotten past.

A large golden tree in plexiglass catches my eye – Nehama quickly explains that it symbolizes the “the tree of life” and in particular represents the different communities of the Sephardic culture that are spread out like different branches of a tree but share the same roots.

Housed in what used to be popular nightclub, Gostijo is extremely spacious with an elegantly appointed patio, a lovely exterior space done up in light green and beige and whiffs of jasmine floating past.

Gostijo has acquired a solid reputation and a loyal following amongst local patrons as well as travellers who come to indulge in Sambousak and Bourekitas (small home-made triangular pies stuffed with minced meat), eggs Haminados, Sfoungato (fluffy omelets) and Keftes de puerro (leek fritters). Some of the favourite main dishes include rolled eggplants stuffed with minced meat, meat stew with prunes, chicken baked in a clay pot, meatballs with three sauces and more.

Vegetarian options include Falafel (chickpea fritters), Humus (chick-

pea spread), Mujjadera (beans with rice) and stuffed vegetables. All the dishes are lovingly prepared with carefully chosen ingredients, and follow recipes that have been handed from generation to generation. Gostijo also organizes events with live music in the restaurant, with Greek and Ladino music and caters for bar mitzvahs and kosher events in various locations in Athens and Greece. A Kosher minimarket with selected products including cheese, marmalade, salami, as well as an impressive variety of wines imported from Israel, France and Italy on the premises of the restaurant. Nehama and Mendel try to change the menu according to what is fresh and seasonal.

I tried a typical cold appetizer Hummus, a creamy chickpea spread blended in tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon as well as a roasted eggplant salad, which is very typical of Sephardic cuisine, noticing immediately the influence of the Middle East and Spain to the accompaniment of some catchy Ladino music and Nehama’s fascinating stories. When I asked Nehama why she chose Greece as her country of residence, she shrugged and attributed it to the Greek zest for life – of being surrounded by talented people who knew how to enjoy life’s little pleasures despite the crisis. Mazel Tov to a bold new venture.

Gostijo, Aisopu 10, Psyrri. Tel: 210 323 3825 Open from Monday to Thursday from 17:00-24:00 &Saturday from 20:00-24:00, Sunday from 13:00-24:00, Friday is CLOSED

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On the town

Watering holes Eleni Kefalopoulou discovers a charming wine bar right next to the Acropolis Museum ‘If you love wine that’s the point’ is the logo of Wine Point, the wine bar that opened in the Acropolis area in late October. Since then, it has succeeded in attracting the interest of oenophiles as well as amateurs. Focussing only on Greek wine, its wine list offers a great selection of 60 whites, 10 rosés, 60 reds, as well as sparkling wines and some beers. Reasonably priced, the whites cost 17-30 euros while reds cost 16-38 euros per bottle. More demanding clients can also find mature wines and some in over-sized Magnum bottles. But what is more interesting for the wine lover is the range of wines that are served by glass. You can have a choice of more than 15 whites, 10 reds, rosé and sparkling wines at prices that start from 3 to 7 euros a glass. At Wine Point, taste renowned varieties from Greek vineyards like Malagouzia, Moschofilero, Agiorgitiko as well as some not so well-known grape varieties such as Sideritis, Mouhtaro and Prekniariko. Every month, a wine producer is invited to present his wines and customers can buy them at discounted prices. For those who’d like to broaden their knowledge on Greek wines, participate in one of the regular wine-tasting sessions that Wine Point organizes. A terrific hang-out to unwind with a chilled glass of white wine on a hot summer evening or a quick stop to pick a special bottle of wine, Wine Point is a welcome new addition in the Makriyianni district.

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Wine Point A. Diakou & Porinou 2 (Metro Acropolis) Tel. 210 9227050

Insider guide refer to corresponding area for more information and contact details

restaurant index by type AMERICAN JACKSON HALL Kolonaki TGI FRIDAY’S Kolonaki

ARGENTINEAN ORO TORO Vouliagmeni

ASIAN Far East Glyfada Golden Phoenix Halandri Wagamama Maroussi

BAR - RESTAURANTS Apsendi Halandri BACARO Omonia BALTHAZAR Mavili Sq BARAONDA Mavili Sq Eclipse Kolonaki KITCHEN BAR Faliro & Halandri FRAME Kolonaki GINGER Mavili Sq ISLAND Vouliagmeni NIXON Kerameikos SEMIRAMIS RESTAURANT Kifissia SHOWROOM Kolonaki

FISH RESTAURANTS Ai Nikolas Syngrou CAPTAIN JOHN’S Piraeus ITHAKI Vouliagmeni JIMMY AND THE FISH Piraeus KASTELORIZO Kifissia Kollias Syngrou LA PECHE Glyfada MILOS Hilton MYTHOS OF THE SEA Vouliagmeni PAPADAKIS Kolonaki PLOUS PODILATOU Piraeus Psaroma Halandri THALATTA Gazi TO VAROULKO Kerameikos ZEFYROS Piraeus

FISH TAVERNAS Almyra Halandri DOURAMBEIS Piraeus Ichthyes Kifissia KOLLIAS Piraeus MAISTRALI Vouliagmeni PSARAKI Vouliagmeni TRATA O STELIOS Pangrati VASSILENAS Piraeus

FRENCH L’ABREUVOIR Kolonaki LE PETIT SOMMELIER Faliro SPONDI Pangrati TARTARE Glyfada VARDIS Kifissia

GOURMET Bo Botrini’s Halandri KUZINA Thissio Eclipse Kolonaki Fuga Mavili Square Funky Gourmet Kerameikos P-Box Kolonaki Polly Magoo Metaxurgeio PremiEre Syngrou

GREEK 2 MAZI Plaka ATHIRI Kerameikos Berdema Kifissia CUCINA POVERA Pangrati DAKOS Kolonaki DIPORTO Psyrri EDODI Acropolis FASOLI Exarhia IDEAL Omonia KARAVITIS Pangrati KAVOURAS Exarhia MANI MANI Acropolis PLATANOS Plaka PROSOPA Gazi TO KOUTI Monastiraki YANTES Exarhia YDRIA Plaka

GRILL 1920 Halandri Meat Square Glyfada & Halandri Meatropoleos 3 Syntagma Telemachos Barbeque Club Kifissia

INDIAN Indian Kitchen Syntagma Indian Masala Thissio ISKANDAR Alimos JAIPUR PALACE Maroussi

INTERNATIONAL Ache Glyfada Gefsis Me Onomasia Proelefsis Kifissia

ITALIAN AGLIO OLIO Acropolis ACQUA AZZURA Kifissia AL BACIO Vouliagmeni AL FRESCO Vouliagmeni AL MILANESE Kolonaki ALTRO Kolonaki BOSCHETTO Kolonaki CANTUCCIO Psyrri DA VINCI Ag. Paraskevi DVLCIS IN FVNDO Voula GENOVESE Voula LA CASA DI GIORGINO Gyfada IL SEGRETO Voula Il Tinello Faliro Mauzac Maroussi Matilde Pizza Bar Gazi MEZZA LUNA Vouliagmeni MULTI 22 Syntagma Nanninela Ag. Paraskevi Pausa Maroussi Piazza Mela Kifissia, Novo Romantico di Antonio Halandri SALE E PEPE Kolonaki SCALA VINOTECA Kolonaki TONY BONANO Piraeus VINCENZO Glyfada

JAPANESE COO Kolonaki DOSIRAK Syntagma FAR EAST Syntagma

FREUD ORIENTAL Kolonaki FURIN KAZAN Syntagma GOLDEN PHOENIX Kifissia INBI Kolonaki KIKU Kolonaki MATSUHISA ATHENS Vouliagmeni NOODLE BAR Syntagma SHOGUN Kifissia Square Sushi Kolonaki

KOSHER KOL TUV Monastiraki

LEBANESE BEIRUT Glyfada NARA NARA Psyrri NARGILE Kifissia

MEDITERRANEAN Alatsi Hilton Apla Kifissia BEREKET Glyfada BRACHERA Monastiraki BYZANTINE RESTAURANT Hilton CAFE AVYSSINIAS Monastiraki CAFE BOHEME Kolonaki CAFE TABAC Vouliagmeni Common Secret Kifissia DalI Halandri DAPHNE’S RESTAURANT Plaka DORIS Monastiraki FATSIO Pangrati GB CORNER Syntagma GRILL ROOM Vouliagmeni HYTRA Plaka IDEAL RESTAURANT Omonia KITRINO PODILATO Gazi KOUZINA CINE-PSIRRI Psyrri MAGEMENOS AVLOS Pangrati Mauzac Kifissia MEIDANIS Monastiraki OCHRE & BROWN Psyrri Olio by Portofino Ag. Paraskevi PARLIAMENT Syntagma PRYTANEION Kolonaki PSARAKI Vouliagmeni RATKA Kolonaki TA KIOUPIA Kolonaki TO KOUTI Monastiraki ZEPHYROS Piraeus ZORBAS Piraeus

MEXICAN AMIGOS Glyfada DOS HERMANOS Kifissia EL TACO BUENO Maroussi Santa Fe Halandri

PUB RESTAURANTS BAYERN BIERHAUS MICROBREWERY Glyfada BEER ACADEMY glyfada MOLLY MALONE’S Glyfada

RETRO Aneton Maroussi

ROOFTOP DINING ELECTRA Plaka GALAXY BAR Hilton IOANNIS Syntagma LE GRAND BALCON Kolonaki ORIZONTES LYKAVYTTOU Kolonaki ST’ASTRA Mavili Sq

SOUVLAKIA AND KEBAB BUTCHER’S SHOP Gazi DREAM GRILL Voula Gourounakia Kifissias Kifissia KALAMAKI KOLONAKI Kolonaki KILIZA Glyfada NAIADES Voula SAVVAS Monastiraki SCHARA Vouliagmeni SIGALAS-BAIRAKTARIS Monastiraki Souvlaki Bar Thissio THANASSIS Monastiraki Tike Kifissia

SPANISH Barceloneta Kifissia PUERTA DE ESPANA Pangrati SALERO Exarhia

TAVERNAS FILIPOU Kolonaki LOUIZIDIS Vouliagmeni MAMACAS Gazi Meat Me Kifissia O Tzitzikas Ki O Mermigas Kifissia SKOUFIAS Exarhia VLASSIS Hilton

THAI ROYAL THAI Kifissia

VEGETARIAN Avocado Syntagma

WINE BARS L’Enoteca Halandri Whispers of wine Maroussi

Westin Kids Club

MEZEDES AND OUZO ATHINAIKON Omonia KIRKI Thissio OUZADIKO Kolonaki SCHOLARHEIO Plaka

MULTI ETHNIC Altamira Kolonaki

POLYNESIAN

Register Now!

210.890.2000

KONA KAI Syngrou

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Insider guide SHOP Gifts Greece is for Lovers

Peperonicino

Porinou 13 , Tel: 210.921.1801 Authentic Italian pasta in a cozy setting, accompanied by luscious salads and homemade dolci

Prosopa

Valtetsiou 51, Tel: 210.381.3358 Spanish and mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Exarhia

Meg. Vasiliou 52 & Konstantinoupoleos 4 Tel: 210.341.3433, Delicious dishes in a warm atmosphere right beside the train tracks. A popular gay haunt.

Lontou 4, Tel: 210.382.8206 Exceptional entrees you are unlikely to find elsewhere

Yantes

Vitonos 5, Tel: 210.346.4204 Fresh seafood creations

Valtetsiou 44, Tel: 210.330.1369 Modern Greek cuisine prepared with organic ingredients. 20 Euros per person

DRINK Bars, Clubs & Lounges

SHOP Syllektiko Paleopolio Asklipiou 41, Tel: 210.364.1718 Antiques of all sorts and restoration services

Vinyl Microstore Didotou 34, Tel: 210.361.4544 New vinyls & cds; also reissues from the 60s & more

Yesterday's Bread Kallidromiou 87-89, Tel: 210.881.1233 Imported second-hand clothes; individuality guaranteed

DRINK Circus Bar Navarinou 11, Tel: 210.361.5255 Attracts a hip and happening crowd in a cozy space

Ginger Ale

Fasoli Emanouil Benaki 45 , Tel: 210.330.0010 A great meal in an uplifting environment

Kavouras Themistokleous 64, Tel: 210.381.0202 Dine while enjoying live Rebetika music

Andronikou 4, Tel: 210.342.4994 A staple of Athenian nightlife

Grande Dame

Arahovas 56 & Themistokleous Tel: 210.383.5811, One of the oldest summer cinemas in Athens is a picturesque place for a retro-tinged drink

EAT Persefonis 19, Tel: 210.341.3440 Traditional psistaria serving grilled meat dishes

Mamacas Persefonis 41, Tel: 210.346.4984 Modern taverna located in an old barrel warehouse offering traditional Greek fare

Matilde Pizza Bar

Veikou 80 , Tel: 210.921.3013 Fresh ingredients presented at your table, then cooked to perfection

Constantinoupoleos 44, Tel: 210 3411878 Authentic Italian cuisine in a cosy setting

Mani Mani

Kitrino Podilato

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Barouge

Vox

Beles 1 and Androutsou Tel: 210.924.7655 Raisin bread, almond shortbread, yummy cookies & tasty loaves

Falirou 10. Tel: 210.921.8180 Peloponnesian specialities with Mediterranean touches

Triptolemou 12, Tel: 210.347.4763 Lounge in a modern atmosphere while listening to music from around the world

Dirty Ginger

Asimenia Bakery

Edodi

Almaz

Themistokleous 74, Tel: 210.330.1246 Enjoy a cocktail or a coffee in a retro pop atmosphere

Butcher’s Shop

EAT

Mani Mani

Thalatta

Keramikou 116, Tel: 210.346.5830 Mediterranean cuisine in a modern industrial atmosphere

Triptolemou 46, Tel: 210.342.3809 Excellent cocktails Persefonis 23, Tel: 210.341.6412 Chic bar serving elaborate champagne cocktails

Nipiagogeio Elasidon & Kleanthous 8 Tel: 210.345.8534, For late-night dancing to funky electronic music

Villa Mercedes Andronikou & Tzaferi 11 Tel: 210.342.2380 Mega club ideal for all-night dancing

Live Greek Music Athinon Arena Pireos 166, Tel: 210.347.1111 The latest in live Greek music acts

Hilton

Aglio Olio &

Salero

Gazi

EAT

Central Athens

Skoufias

Exarhia

Karyatidon 13A Tel: 210.924.5064 www.greeceisforlovers.com Tongue-in-cheek souvenirs for the discerning traveller

Ilias Lalaounis museum

Acropolis

Shop, Eat, Drink & Chill!

EAT Alatsi Vrassida 13, Tel: 210.721.0501 Exquisite Cretan specialties

Byzantine Restaurant

Athens Hilton Vas. Sofias 46, Tel: 210.728.1400 Traditional Greek recipes with a Mediterranean twist

To advertise, contact ads@insider-magazine.gr

Central Athens

To Varoulko

Marie Chantal Boutique

Elina Lebessi

Athens Hilton Vas. Sofias 46, Tel: 210.724.4400 Simply prepared local flavours.

Guaranteed value for money

Pireos 80, Tel: 210.522.8400 Seafood prepared by Michelin star-winning chef Lefteris Lazarou

Spefsippou 11, Tel: 210.722.2029 Old-fashioned chic for little princes and princesses

Iraklitou 13, Tel: 210.363.1731 Ethereal frocks, pretty tea-dresses and accessories from around the world

Safka

Mouyer

Ermenegildo Zegna

Megalou Alexandrou 80-82.tel: 210 524 3340

Kanari 8, Tel: 210.361.7714 Good-quality orthopaedic shoes as well as funkier styles

Skoufa 18, Tel: 210.361.3700 Home of fine fabrics and handsome tailor-finished suits

Milos Garden

Vlassis Neandrou 15, Tel: 210.646.3060 & 210.725.6335, Family-run taverna serving traditional Greek food

DRINK Galaxy Bar Athens Hilton Vas. Sofias 46, Tel: 210.728.1402 Rooftop cocktails in a chic atmosphere

Kolonaki

Milos

SHOP

Fashion

Antiques

Atelier Loukia

Kilim Hali Valaoritou 9 Tel: 210.363.7056 www.kilimhali.gr Antique carpets from around the world

Beauty & Cosmetics

Haritos 13, Tel: 210.725.8735 Beautiful wooden toys and more

Koumbari 8, Tel: 210.361.3603 Suit- and dress-maker to the stars

Hugo Boss Amerikis 19, Tel: 210.360.0516 Smart separates for a work wardrobe

Kalogirou Patriarchou Ioakim 4, Tel: 210.335.6401 Fetish footwear from Prada, Tod's & Casadei

Kanari 5, Tel: 210.339.2597 Designer togs for tots

Jack in the Box

Giorgio Armani

Kanari 8, Tel: 210.362.7768 Menswear from Armani, Boss and Allen Edmonds brogues

Bambineria

Kanari 21, Tel: 210.360.4481 Casual clothing and gifts for kids

Voukourestiou 50 Tel: 210.364.1308 A haven of hip, carrying labels from Balenciaga to Martin Margiela to Marlene Birger

Incrocio

Children

Hiltonia Health & Wellness Club

Chatzigiani Mexi 4 Tel: 210.724.4425

Anagnostopoulou 15-17 Tel: 210.364.5518, Made-to-measure suits and shirts from top international tailors

Solonos 26 Tel: 210.364.0560 Shop natural Greek cosmetics, get a prescription cream made up and have a quick massage

Frattina

Olive Tree Spa

Bespoke Athens

Apivita

CHILL Hilton, Vas. Sofias 46, Tel: 210.728.1801 Indoor and outdoor pools

Kanari 24, Tel: 210.362.7334 Fairytale dresses in lace and embroidery from Greece's doyenne designer

Free Shop

Kathy Heyndels

Bespoke Athens

Patriarchou Ioakeim 21 Tel: 210.729.9966 Greek label selling barely-there gowns and basics with a twist

Carouzos Kanari 12, Tel: 210.362.7123 Designer items from Prada, Brioni, Donna Karan, Fendi and other top-flight brands

Kerameikos

Coach

EAT Funky Gourmet Paramythias 13 and Salaminos, Tel: 210 524 2727 Haute cuisine in art deco interior

Athiri

Tsakalof 28, Tel: 210.362.5669 Leather totes and luggage in easy American style

Deux Hommes Kanari 18, Tel: 210.361.4155 Greece's design ambassadors create structural separates and heavenly bridal gowns. www.deuxhommes.gr

Plataion 15, Tel: 210.346.2983 Greek & Mediterranean cuisine in beautiful surroundings

Diesel

Nixon

Voukourestiou 18-20, Tel: 210 361.3014 High-end designer fashion

Agisilaou 61B, Tel: 210.346.2077 Burgers, a private cinema & an artsy crowd. Open for brunch on Sundays at noon

Skoufa 3, Tel: 210.362.2748 A treasure trove of denim, and all the hip accoutrements to go with it

Dior Boutique

DKNY Solonos 8, Tel: 210.360.3775 Classic American sportswear

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La Perla

Preview

Spefsippou 14, Tel: 210.729.9720 Lingerie to flaunt

Patriarchou Ioakim 19 Tel: 210.722.4731 High fashion designer shoes

Lacoste Solonos 5, Tel: 210.361.8030 French take on American sportswear

Lanvin Iraklitou 9 Tel: 210.360.8315 Alber Elbaz's gloriously chic take on the classic French couture house

Linea Piu Sekeri 6, Tel: 210 360.6125 Collections from exclusive fashion houses including Chanel, Galliano, Lagerfeld and Sonia Rykiel

Luisa Skoufa 15, Tel: 210.363.5600 Designer emporium stocked with Chloe, Roberto Cavalli, Ralph Lauren, Missoni & more

Marc by Marc Jacobs Xanthou 3, Tel: 210.363.6030 Budget knick-knacks and must-have casuals from America's fashion hero

Nike Tsakalof 34, Tel: 210.363.6188 Trainers, tracksuits and other swoosh-marked sports paraphernalia

Puma Concept Kanari 17, Tel: 210.361.0516 International sportswear for all ages

Rere Papa Skoufa 62, Tel: 210.364.4300 Distinctive creations by two young Greek women and other international imports

Thalassa Collection Patriarchou Ioakim 30-32 Tel: 210.725.8525 Original silk designs for scarves, ties, shawls & blouses

Home Christofle Koumbari 5, Tel: 210.362.0483 Classis silver and crystal ideal for wedding gifts

La Fenetre Irodotou 21, Tel: 210.723.5029 Elegant objects and sophisticated gifts for the house, mostly from France

Parousiasi Patriarchou Ioakim 33, Tel: 210.723.7656, A range of international brands in crystal, china and other eye-catching homeware accessories

Jewellery

Vlassis Holevas

Apriati

Anagnostopoulou 19 Tel: 210.361.6167, Elegant fashion with a contemporary twist

Pindarou 29, Tel: 210.360.7878 Smartly designed necklaces, bracelets and rings

Elena Votsi

Flowers Fleria Patriarchou Ioakim 35 Tel: 210.722.9697

Xenokratous 25, Tel: 210.721.3175 Browser-friendly cava with helpful service

Eclipse

Solonos 9, Tel: 210.364.6910 The ultimate fashion store www.attitudes.gr

Vas. Sofias & Koumbari Tel: 210.367.1045, Artefacts and jewellery inspired by the museum’s exhibits

Paul & Shark

Liana Vourakis

Anagnostopoulou 6, Tel: 210.339.2334 Casual yachting styles

Pindarou 42, Tel. 2103617705

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Al Milanese Xenokratous 49, Tel: 210.729.4111 Authentic Italian cuisine for the discerning

Altamira (Multi-ethnic) Tsakalof 36A, Tel: 210 361 4695 Flavours of multiethnic cuisine

Altro

Evangelismos Park, Tel: 210.721.0893 Italian food in a lush central setting

Coo

Anagnostopoulou 26-8 Tel: 210.362.2564 For unique baptism and wedding gifts, start here

Dinokratous 1, Tel: 210.725.4008 A Mykonos favourite now in Athens

Dakos

Lylian Syrigou

Tsakalof 6, Tel: 210.894.7040 New-age Cretan specialties

Magia

Benaki Museum Gift Shop

Restaurants

Liana Vourakis

Octopus

Observatory Attitudes

Kriezotou 12, Tel: 210.364.2948/ Loukianou 21, Tel: 210.729.3453 Desserts and cakes

Cafe Boheme

Gadgets

Gifts

Fresh

Tsakalof 6 & Solonos 25 Tel: 210.323.0739, Greece's highstreet export stocks affordable watches and everyday bijoux

Anagnostopoulou 12, Tel: 210.361.3350 Handcrafted bijoux and one-off designer pieces. www.liliansyrigou.gr

Solonos 15, Tel: 210.363 6677 Quirky designs with a sense of humour

Irodotou 15, Tel: 210.721.2253 For real American homemade cheesecake, brownies and more

Boschetto

Folli Follie

Wine Garage

Cake

Fanourakis

Cava Anthidis

Karneadou 20, Tel: 210.724.5143 Quality picks from the world’s best vineyards; including Greek labels

Bakeries & Patisseries

Haritos 39, Tel: 210.724.2717 Tiny funky restaurant that specializes in Italian food

Food & Wine

Kylix

EAT

Xanthou 7, Tel: 210.360.0936 Conversation-starting pieces in gold and stone Patriarchou Ioakim 23 Tel: 210.721.1762, Unique collection of animal and insect pins & earrings

Ypsilantou 13-15, Tel: 210.725.1050 Comprehensive wine and liquor wholesalers

Central Athens

Haritos 18, Tel: 210.724.0697 Ileana Makri's silver jewellery amid eclectic pieces from New York

Oxette Skoufa 37, Tel: 210.339.0547 Trendy, affordable jewellery

Omirou 36, Tel: 210.360.8018 Welcoming nook with Greek cooking and more-ish cocktails

Eclipse (Bar restaurant) Alopekis 21, Tel: 210 364 1545 Fabulous cocktails and creative Mediterranean cuisine by Yiannis Baxevannis

Filipou Xenokratous 19, Tel: 210.721.6390 Home-cooked Greek taverna dishes

Frame

Skoufa 30, Tel: 210.364.2139 Greek silver fashion jewellery

St George Lycabettus Hotel Dinokratous, Tel: 210.721.4368 Exotic cuisine in the heart of Athens

Van Cleef & Arpels

Freud Oriental

Ozzi

Voucourestiou 1, Tel: 210.331.0319 The jeweller of the international jetset

Xenokratous 21, Tel: 210.729.9595 Sushi in a cool setting

Central Athens

To advertise, contact ads@insider-magazine.gr Ouzadiko

Ta Kioupia

Ten

Karneadou 25-26, Tel: 210.729.5484 Traditional Greek appetizers & ouzo

Dinokratous & An Polemou 22 Tel: 210.740.0150 Superb set menu of Greek and Continental classics with refined touches

Ploutarhou 10, Tel: 210.321.7836 One of the most popular hot spots in town

Papadakis Fokilidou 15 & Voukourestiou 47A Tel: 210.360.8621 Paros' legendary gourmet restaurant serving seafood in the heart of Athens

For Creative Cuisine

P-BOX Haritos 24, Periscope hotel Tel: 210 7298556, Simple ingredients, special flavours in a setting designed

by Theodore Zoumboulakis

TGI Friday’s Kolokotroni 35, Kefalari sq.

Tel: 210.623.3945 American restaurant with real steak and barbecue sauce for casual dining!

www.lachocolatiere.gr

W Kanari 24, Tel: 697.270.0712 Private seating areas, speciality cocktails & exclusives events

Cafés Da Capo Tsakalof 1, Tel: 210.243.3902 Long-established people-watching hangout

Peros Kolonaki Square, Tel: 210.364.5068 Enjoy a cup of java if you can find a spot

Inbi

Tea

Iraklitou 21, Tel: 210.339.2090 Sushi fusion

To Tsai Soutsou & Likavitou, Tel: 210.338.8941 Tea & tea paraphernalia from around the world

Jackson Hall Milioni 4, Tel: 210.361.6098 Gourmet burgers with all the fixings Ploutarhou 32, Tel: 210.721.8800 Souvlakia on the sidewalk have never been so trendy

Kiku Dimokritou 12, Tel: 210.364.7033 Fresh, beautifully presented sushi

Prytaneion Milioni 7, Tel: 210.364.3353 Generous portions of Mediterranean fare

Ratka Haritos 32, Tel: 210.729.0746 Popular haunt of the rich and almost famous, with cosmopolitan cuisine

Sale e Pepe Aristipou 34, Tel: 210.723.4102 Authentic Italian trattoria

DRINK Bars, Clubs & Lounges Central

Kolonaki Square, Tel: 210.724.5938 The place to see & be seen while sipping on coffee or cocktails

Mai Tai Ploutarhou 18, Tel: 210.725.8306 Early evening cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere

Mavili Sq

Kalamaki Kolonaki

DRINK Balthazar Tsoha 27, Tel: 210.644.1215 Lovely garden and chic interior attracts a cool crowd

Baraonda Tsoha 43, Tel: 210.644.4308 Gourmet cuisine and funky beats

Briki Dorileou 6, Mavili sq.

Tel: 210.654.2380 Trendy hole-in-the-wall hangout

Flower Dorileou 2, Mavili sq.

Tel: 210.643.2111, Fun, funky and affordable watering hole

Scala Vinoteca L'Abreuvoir Xenokratous 51, Tel: 210.722.9106 Fine French cuisine

Le Grand Balcon St George Lycabettus Hotel, Kleomenous 2, Tel: 210.729.0711 Gourmet Greek cuisine

Orizontes Lycavyttou Lycabettus Hill, Tel: 210.722.7065 Gourmet dining with a spectacular view

Sina 50, Tel: 210.361.0041 Mediterranean restaurant ideal for wining & dining

Showroom Milioni 12, Tel: 210.364.6460 Missoni-designed interiors, serving unique Mediterranean flavours

Square Sushi Deinokratous 65, Tel: 210.725.5236 High-quality sushi & other Japanese favourites

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Central Athens

Avissynias 3, Tel: 210.321.7202 Traditional Greek recipes with a European twist overlooking the Acropolis & Observatory

Café Avyssinias Kynetou 7, Tel: 210.321.7407 Spcializing in regional dishes & live music on weekends

Doris Praxitelous 30, Tel: 210.323.2671 Hearty stews & pasta dishes at reasonable prices

Meïdanis Sokratous 3 & Evripidou Tel: 210.324.9073, A menu that is sure to please with speciality oven dishes

Savvas

Fuga Vas.Sofias & Kokkali 1, Tel: 210 724 2979 Italian inspired menu by chef Andrea Berton at the Athens Concert Hall

Ginger Dorileou 10-12, Tel: 210.645.1169 Original dishes and innovative combinations in an elegant atmosphere

St’Astra

Metaxurgeio

Alexadras 10, Tel: 210.889.4500 For an unforgettable roof-top dining experience

EAT Polly Maggoo Leonidou 80 & Salaminos, Tel: 210 524 1120 Gourmet cuisine in a post-modern and industrial setting.

New hot spot for the trendy

Tamarind Thai Kitchen, Address: Kerameikou 51, Metaxourgeio. Tel: 210 5225 945

Cosmetics Korres Ivikou 8 & Eratosthenous Tel: 210.722.2774 Natural Greek products made using Mediterranean herbs

EAT

Evforionos 13 & Eratosthenous Tel: 210.756.6008, Greek cuisine with a menu that changes daily

Fatsio

Sigalas-Bairaktaris

Karavitis

Efroniou 5, Tel: 210.721.7421 Greek food & political gossip

Antiques

Monastiraki Sq. 2, Tel: 210.321.3036 Century-old restaurant serving a variety of fresh dishes

Darousos

Arktinou & Pausaniou Tel: 210.721.5155 Classic Greek cuisine in a dining room lined with wine casks

Souvlaki Bar

Magemenos Avlos

SHOP

Normanou 7 Tel: 210.331.1638 Small antique shop in the heart of the flea market

Adrianou 7 & Thisiou 15, Tel: 210 5150550

Thanassis

Food & Wine

Mitropoleos 69, Tel: 210.324.4705 A souvlaki lover’s paradise

Arapian

To Kouti

Evripidou 41, Tel: 210.321.7238 Old-style butcher shop offers interesting sausages, pasturma & smoked meats

Bahar

Evripidou 31, Tel: 210.321.7225 Well-known herb haven

Miran Evripidou 45, Tel: 210.321.7187 Sausages, pastrami & cured meats

Paleovivliopolio Hiotakis Normanou 7 Tel: 210.324.7835 Historic bookshop houses rare & old books

EAT Bairaktaris Monastiraki Square 2 Tel: 210.321.3036 Old-world taverna serving traditional Greek fare

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Beauty &

Cucina Povera

Mitropoleos 86, Tel: 210.321.9919 Gyros & Middle Eastern dishes like pastourmali

Adrianou 23, Tel: 210.321.3229 Mediterranean fare right next to the ancient agora

DRINK Orea Ellas

Amynta 4, Tel: 210.722.3195 Mediterranean fare, welcoming decor & generous servings

Puerta de Espana Antinoros 42, Tel: 210.725.8666 Spanish cuisine & live music

Spondi Pyrronos 5, Tel: 210.756.4021 A mix of European & more exotic flavours. Voted one of the best in Athens

Pandrosou 36, Tel: 210.321.3842 An eclectic cafe & bookshop

Omonia

EAT

Monastiraki

Fuga

SHOP

Pangrati

Brachera

SHOP Department Stores Hondos Center Omonia Square, Tel: 210.528.2800 Cosmetics, perfumes, luggage, clothing, & much, much more

EAT Ideal Restaurant

Panepistimiou 46, Tel: 210.330.3000 Greek classics in old-world decor

Athinaikon

Themistokleous 2, Tel: 210.383.8485 A traditional Greek ouzeri

Spondi

Trata o Stelios Anagenniseos Sq. 7-9, Tel: 210.729.1533 The best grilled fish in town

Central Athens

Plaka

To advertise, contact ads@insider-magazine.gr SHOP

Home

Antique

Notoshome

stores

Kratinou 5, Tel: 210.374.3000 Home décor superstore

Maritinos Pandrosou 50 Tel: 210.321.2414 Specializes in 19th Century folk art, embroidery & furniture

Food & wine

EAT Cantuccio Lepeniotou & Ivis 1 Tel: 210.323.3670 Authentic Italian cuisine in a friendly environment

Diporto

Nikis 52, Tel: 210.322.9146 Packaged & fresh speciality foods

Theatrou & Sokratous Tel: 210.321.1463 Old-world tavern offers bargain basics like salads, sardines & fava

Gifts

Gostijo

Mesogaia

Amorgos Kodrou 3, Tel: 210.324.3836 Hand-carved & painted furniture

EAT

Gadgets

Eleftheroudakis

Public

Sari 44, Tel: 210.321.5534 Mediterranean fare & eclectic music

Panepistimiou 17, Tel: 210.325.8440 The largest foreign language bookstore in Greece

Syntagma Square, Tel: 210.324.6210, Five floors of gaming, gadgets & books

Nara Nara

Kauffman

Kouzina Cine-Psirri

Karaiskaki 26, Tel: 210.331.2091 Lebanese food & dancing

2 Mazi Nikis 48, Tel: 210.322.2839 Creative gourmet dishes that change monthly

Daphne’s Restaurant Lysikratous 4, Tel: 210.322.7971 Refined classic Greek dishes in a resplendent atmosphere

Ochre & Brown

Department Stores

DRINK

Panepistimiou 9, Tel: 211.180.2600 Home to an array of luxury goods

Bars, Clubs & Lounges

Nikodimou 18-20, Tel: 210.337.0000 Roof-top dining with Greek cuisine

Evripidou 65, Tel: 210.331.0907 Show off your groovy disco moves

Gifts Argalios

Stadiou 28, Tel: 210.322.2160 Mostly French books and small selection of English fiction

Leokoriou 7, Tel: 210.331.2950 Mediterranean/French cuisine

Soul

Electra

Filellinon 7, Tel: 210.322.2659 Hand-woven fabrics & souvenirs since 1940

Graf Von Faber-Castell Boutique

Attica

Panepistimiou 41, Tel: 210.321.8564 Traditional hand-held writing utensils

Kori

Fokas

Mitropoleos 13, Tel: 210.323.3534 Traditional & contemporary jewellery

Stadiou 41, Tel: 210.325.7770 Clothes, shoes and accessories for men, women & children

Psarros 1917 Stadiou 3, Tel: 210.322.0908 Executive gifts and smoking accessories

Diogenous 4, Tel: 210.322.0666 One of the few remaining tavernas preserving 1940s Athens

Scholarheio Tripodon 14, Tel: 210.324.1605 A traditional tray taverna with old fashioned decor & prices

Ydria Adrianou 68 & Eolou Tel: 210.325.1619 Taditional Greek cuisine

SHOP

Syntagma

Stock House & Travel

Platanos

Psyrri

Books

Aisopou 10 street , Tel: 210 32 33 825

Fashion

Accessories

Ermou 45, Tel: 210.324.7732 Outlet store featuring brands from Parousiasi, Cook Shop & Bag Stories

Bag Stories

Fashion - Men’s

SHOP

Panepistimiou 41, Tel: 210.323.7405 Luggage & travel bags by Tumi, Porsche Design, Rimowa & Delsey

Antiques Antiqua Vassilis Amalias 2-4, Tel: 210.323.2220 One of the oldest antique stores in Athens

Christoforos Kotentos

Beauty & Cosmetics

Sachtouri 3, Tel: 210.325.5434 Glamorous & unique designs

MAC Ermou 44, Tel: 210.325.8260 International cosmetic brand for women who like to play with colour

Home Baccarat Voukourestiou 21, Tel: 210.362.2863 Fine crystal from the venerable French luxury house

Pagoni Akadimias 61, Tel: 210.363.9277 Selling ties and cufflinks since 1933

Flowers

Jewellery

Dromoloulouda

Apriati

Voulis 15, Tel: 210.323.2321 Specializing in arrangements with wild flowers, many indigenous to Greece

Bulgari

Food & Wine Aristokratikon Karageorgi Servas 9, Tel: 210.322.0546 Handmade chocolates

Cellier Kriezotou 1, Tel: 210.361.0040 Speciality wine shop

Pentelis 9 & Mitropoleos, Tel: 210.322.9020 Smartly designed necklaces, bracelets and rings Voukourestiou 8, Tel: 210.324.7118 Opulent designs in jewellery, watches & accessories

Cartier Voukourestiou 7, Tel: 210.331.3600 Two floors of designs & timepieces by the prestigious Cartier maison

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Vassilis Zoulias Old Athens

Oinoscent

Stadiou 3, Tel: 210.331.7540 High-end timepieces

Akadimias 30, Tel: 210.361.4762 Handmade shoes and handbags inspired by films of the 50s & 60s

Address : Voulis 44A Syntagma. tel: 210 3229 374

Ilias Lalaounis

EAT

Vas. Georgiou A & Stadiou Tel: 210.335.2400 International cuisine with Mediterranean accents

Kessaris

Avocado

Paul

Panepistimiou 7, Tel: 210.323.2919 Wide range of luxury brand timepieces

Nikis 30, Tel: 210 3237878 Vegetarian restaurant

Panepistiomiou 10, Tel: 210.722.4824 A true French patisserie

Cellier Le Bistrot

Marathianakis

Panepistimiou 10, Tel: 210.363.8525 Excellent dishes accompany the extensive list of international wines

DRINK

Zolotas

Stadiou 2 & Vas. Georgiou 210.325.0555 Legendary time pieces and jewellery.

Panepistimiou 10, Tel: 210.360.1272 Designs inspired by the antique & classical periods as well as contemporary collections by designers like Paloma Picasso

Shoes

Folli Follie

Spiliopoulos

Ermou 18, Tel: 210.323.0739 Trendy & affordable jewellery & accessories

Ermou 63, Tel: 210.322.7590 Pick up a pair of Manolo’s at half price!

Dosirak

See Eat

New: Funky Gourmet Restaurant, Michelin star restaurant, Paramithias 13 & Salaminos, Keramikos Classic: GB Corner, Greek Brasserie (www.gbcorner.gr) Undeniably the most famous “corner” of Athens,GB Corner is a favorite setting for the capital’s most stylish set.

Alternative: Spondi Restaurant, French Cuisine 2 Michelin stars, Pironos 5, Pagrati New: B.E.D. Balux Classic: Villa Mercedes Alternative: Gazarte

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Filellinon 15, Tel: 210.323.1315 Popular Athenian night spot

Far East

Kalua

Stadiou 7, Tel: 210.323.4996 A mix of Asian cuisines in elegant surroundings

NJV Athens Plaza, Syntagma Square, 210.335.2400, Magnificent cocktails and live jazz in an intimate atmosphere Amerikis 6, Tel: 210.360.8304 Dance the night away in a chic environment

Furin Kazan

Tasaki Bar

Apollonos 2, Tel: 210.322.9170 A Japanese favourite of expats & Athenians alike

T Palace

Indian Kitchen

New: Greek Festival 2012: Theatre: BERLINER ENSEMBLE, Robert Wilson / Claus Peymann Classic: Acropolis Alternative: Theocharakis Foundation or the Onassis Cultural Centre

Boutique

Explorer’s Lounge

Hotel Grand Bretagne Syntagma Square, Tel: 210.333.0750 Luxurious surroundings, Mediterranean cuisine

The concierge of the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Syntagma Square recommends:

Bars, Clubs & Lounges

Voulis 31-33, Tel: 210.323.3330 Japanese & Korean cuisine in the heart of Athens

GB Corner

Club

Parliament

Panepistimiou 6, Tel: 210.361.1371 Fabulous gold designs by famous Greek jeweller

Voukourestiou 21, Tel: 210.362.7118 Old-world shop known for its original & elegant designs

Chopard

Central Athens

Apollonos 6, Tel: 210 3237720

Ioannis Royal Olympic Hotel Ath. Diakou 28-34, Tel: 210.928.8400 Greek & Mediterranean cuisine with breathtaking views from the rooftop

Meatropoleos 3 Mitropoleos 3, Tel: 210 3241805 Modern greek grill restaurant

Multi 22 Ermou 116 & Leokoriou Tel: 210.331.6766 Italian fare served in a neoclassical house

Noodle Bar Apollonos 11, Tel: 210.331.8585 A congenial place to drop in for a quick noodle fix

Miltiadou 19, Tel: 210 3310666 King George Palace Syntagma Square, Tel: 210.322.2210 Great for mingling & people-watching

CHILL GB Spa Syntagma Square, Tel: 210.333.0799 Award-winning spa featuring treatments by E’SPA, Valmont & Algoane

Holmes Place Stadiou 4 & Voukourestiou Tel: 210.325.9400, Fully equipped health club with excellent array of classes

The Palace Spa Syntagma Square, Tel: 210.374.3590 Ideal for rejuvenation after a long flight or a hectic bout of shopping

Syngrou

Zolotas pendant in gold with diamonds

Shop, Eat, Drink & Chill!

EAT Peacock Hotel Hera, Falirou 9, Tel: 210 923 6682 Traditional food with breathtaking Acropolis views

Kollias Syngrou Ave. 303 Tel: 210 940 8620 Excellent seafood in a pleasant Mediterranean atmosphere

To advertise, contact ads@insider-magazine.gr

Southern & Northern Athens

AiNikolas

Plous Podilatou

DRINK

Food & Wine

Syngrou Ave. 156, Tel: 210 923 2918 Original seafood dishes, fresh ingredients and simple elegant interior

Ak. Koumoundourou 42 Tel: 210.413.7910 Sumptuous seafood & mouth-watering deserts on the waterfront

Big Apple South

All about Whisky

Tony Bonano

Zinc

Papanastasiou 63, Tel: 210.411.1901 Italian cuisine with a view of the harbour

“Flisvos” Marina, Tel: 210.985.3183 Cocktails whith music

Athens Ledra Marriott, Syngrou Ave. 115, Tel: 210 930 0000 Polynesian, Teppanyaki and Sushi cuisine in an original luxury setting

Café Zoe Athenaeum InterContinental, Syngrou Ave 89-93 Casual dining and terrific buffets for lunch and on Sundays Tel: 210 920 6655

Première

Thissio

Athenaeum InterContinental, Syngrou Ave 89-93, Tel : 210 920 6981 Gourmet cuisine with splendid views

EAT Indian Masala (Indian) Ermou 129, Tel: 210 321 9412 Amazing Indian food at affordable price in a pleasant environment

Kirki Apostoplou Pavlou 31 Tel: 210.346.6960 Ideal for a lunch break

Kuzina Adrianou 9, Tel: 210.324.0133 Inspired traditional recipes in a cozy arty environment

Vassilenas Etolikou 72 & Vitolion Tel: 210.461.2457 Friendly food and atmosphere

Zefyros Ak. Koumoundourou 48 Tel: 210.417.5152 Fresh seafood on the quay

Zorbas Ak. Koumoundourou 14 Tel: 210.411.1163 Unique flavours of the Mediterranean

Zythos Eleftherias 45, Tel: 210.985.0478 Reminiscent of an Irish pub with several beers to choose from

Glyfada

Kona Kai

Posidonos 1, Tel: 210.948.5190 Casual cocktails in a modern atmosphere

SHOP

Posidonos 80, Tel: 210.898.1435 Gourmet French delicatessen

EAT Amigos Kyprou 65A, Tel: 210.898.3167 Mexican flavours in a friendly setting

Eleftheroudakis

Bayern Bierhaus Microbrewery

Lazaraki 27, Tel: 210.325.8440 Book superstore with a large selection of English titles

Chr. Nezer 19, Tel: 210.894.4439 Authentic German cuisine

Fashion Enny di Monaco

Istioploikos

Provence

Books

Laodikis 41, Tel: 210.894.0153 Carefully selected designs by various international designers

DRINK

Vas. Georgiou B' 10 Tel: 210.968.1191, Specialty shop with a large selection of single malts, books, & anything to do with whisky

Beer Academy N. Zerva 14, Tel: 210.898.0121 International cuisine in a cozy setting

Beirut Saki Karayiorya 13, Tel: 210.894.3169 Lebanese cuisine & entertainment

Ak. Microlimanou, Tel: 210.413.4084 One of the hip places to see and be seen with a rooftop bar overlooking the yachting marina

Katafigio Ak. Koumoundourou 4 Tel: 210.413.1612 Club, cafe & beer house

EAT Captain John's Ak. Koumoundourou 16A, Tel: 210.417.7589 Traditional seafood

Dourambeis Ak. Protopsalti 29, Tel: 210.412.2092 Classic fish taverna

Jimmy and The Fish

Ak. Mikrolimanou, Tel: 210.413.4084.

Excellent seafood; try the astakomakaronada

Kollias Plastira 3, Tel: 210.462.9620 Excellent seafood but difficult to find; reserve on weekends

Faliro

Piraeus

SOUTHERN ATHENS EAT Il Tinello Knossou 54, Tel: 210.982.8462 Real Italian home cooking

Iskandar

Amphitheas 6 & Poseidonos Tel: 210.988.6474 Authentic Indian cuisine

Kitchen Bar

Obervatory Attitudes A. Panagouli 17, Tel: 210.894.2113 The ultimate fashion store www.attitudes.gr

Poseidonos 3, Tel: 210.981.2004 Comfort food overlooking the sea

Jewellery

Le Petit Sommelier

ZerTeo

Zaimi 6, Tel: 210.984.2344 French cuisine & excellent wine list

Metaxa 24-26, Tel: 210.894.6682 Unique jewellery designs

Bereket Mikras Asias & Lefkosias 36 Tel: 210.960.9337 Traditional dishes from Asia Minor

Cook Lobby Ag. Ioannou 13, Glyfada.

Tel: 210 9680031-32 Traditional Greek cuisine in minimalist setting

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Far East

Meat Square (Grill)

Vincenzo

Lazaraki 61, Tel: 210.894.0500 A mix of Asian cuisines in elegant surroundings

Lambrakis 63 & Ag. Nikolaou, Tel: 210 961 1160 Juicy steaks in pleasant family environment

Giannitsopoulou 1, Tel: 210.894.1310 Value for money Italian specialities with a Southern Italian touch

Konstantinopoleos 13 Tel: 210.894.4648 Delicious kebabs & decadent deserts

La Casa Di Giorgino

To do

Chill

Eat

Lefkosias 42A, Tel: 210.963.85770 Authentic Italian pizza made in a traditional wood-burning oven

Molly Malone's Zannitsopoulou 8, Tel: 210.894.4247 Irish pub serving probably the best Irish Stew in Athens

Tartare Panagouli 52, Tel: 210.968.0320 Quality French cuisine

Vezene. At the moment, the hottest bistro restaurant in town. Charming and modern, with great pasta and good pizza. Live meeting point, where a handsome wood-burning oven dominates. Q Tip: Make sure you book in advance; it is very hard to get a table!

Matsuhisa. The chic décor, along with the cosmopolitan atmosphere and the very best delights of the celebrated kitchen of Nobu, is what makes up the wonder of this opened Japanese fusion restaurant. Located within the Astir Palace, this famous restaurant has been designed by the world known David Rockwell Group NYC. Q Tip: Opt for a table close to the sea; the view is amazing!

Kuzina. Located on a pedestrian walkway in the old city centre, ideal for people-watching and with a direct view to the Acropolis, Kuzina is a very good dining option to indulge yourself in the traditional Greek cuisine with a twist. Q Tip: Book a table at the terrace, to enjoy the magnificent view.

Island. Perched on a cliff with a great view at Varkiza bay, Island is by far the most beautiful club in Athens for the past decade, with very stylish crowd, mainstream sounds, delicious cocktails and modern international cuisine. Q Tip: It is the first club in Greece to create a cellar of wines and cigars.

42. Chic, noir and classy, 42 is one of the best cocktail bars in the heart of Athens, with two of the best bartenders in the city. The cocktail catalogue changes every three months with seasonal ingredients and homemade blends. Q Tip: The courtyard is the place to mingle and meet new people.

The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion is probably one of the best half-day trips you can take, out of Athens; sitting above the beach on a mountain that juts out into the sea, the Temple is dedicated to Poseidon and has served as a landmark for sailors from ancient times to today. While following the coastline of the Saronic Gulf, enjoy the great views to the sea and a stop for a swim to an organised beach or to one of the beautiful little bays.

Quintessentially Hellas, 4, Kifissias Ave., 151 25 Maroussi, Athens T: +30 210 680 1800, www.quintessentially.com

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DRINK Bars, Clubs & Lounges Balux Posidonos 58, Tel: 210.898.3577 Waterfront lounging

Capri Bay Grigoriou Lambraki 2 Tel: 210.894.9995, Excellent cocktails in a Moroccan style garden

Cafes Chocolat Zisimopoulou 9, Tel: 210.894.3442 Satisfies even the most discerning coffee connoisseur

Cosi Zisimopoulou 12, Tel: 210.894.5746 One of the first cafes to inspireGlyfada's coffee culture

Nest Café Bar Lazaraki 45, Tel: 210.898.6035 An all-day hangout for locals & visitors

Seiza Lazaraki 45, Tel: 210.968.0545 Cafe with a unique style & hip design

EAT Café Tabac

Margi Hotel, Litous 11, Tel: 210.967.0924 Delicious variations of Mediterranean food

Al Bacio

Posidonos 17, Tel: 210.896.0400 Trattoria serving traditional Italian dishes & pizza

Il Tramontono The Westin, 40, Tel: 210.890.1709, Enjoy a romantic meal of creative Italian cuisine

Grill Room

Apollonos 40, Tel: 210.890.1794, Mediterranean & seafood flavours on a breathtaking veranda, in the Astir complex

Ithaki Apollonos 28, Tel: 210.896.3747 Beautiful sea view, fresh seafood & great service

Louizidis Ermou 2, Tel: 210.896.0591 Traditional Greek taverna popular with the locals

Maistrali

Live Music

Apollonos 28, Tel: 210.967.1184 Traditionally prepared seafood dishes presented exquisitely

Thalassa People's Stage

Matsuhisa Athens

Posidonos 58, Tel: 210.898.2979 Live Greek acts in a club atmosphere attracting a young crowd

Voula

Kiliza

Vouliagmeni

Shop, Eat, Drink & Chill!

Astir Palace, Apollonos 40, Tel: 210.896.0510, Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa serves up sushi favourites with a Latin-American flair

EAT

Mezza Luna

Dream Grill

Orpheos 2, Tel: 210.967.1046 Chic Italian restaurant

V. Pavlou 78, Tel: 210.895.5110 Traditional recipes & authentic taste

Dvlcis in Fvndo Prinkipos Petrou 33, Tel: 210.894.2136 Top-quality authentic Italian

Naiades Vas. Pavlou 74, Tel: 210.965.7706 Popular family grill joint

Il Segreto Bizaniou 3, Tel: 210.965.9526 Authentic Italian set on a beautiful terrace

Mythos of the Sea Ag. Nikolaou 10 & Iliou Tel: 210.891.1100 Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine that blends local produce with fresh seafood

Psaraki Posidonos 15, Tel: 210.896.2432 Seafood served in an informal setting

Schara Posidonos 15, Tel: 210.896.2432 Grills with frills in a friendly setting at reasonable prices

Waffle House Posidonos 17, Tel: 210.896.1227 Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth

To advertise, contact ads@insider-magazine.gr DRINK Posidonos 4, Tel: 210.967.1770 Cocktails overlooking Vouliagmeni Bay

Island 27th klm Athinon-Souniou Tel: 210.965.3563-4 Award-winning cuisine & an unmatched location with views of the Saronic Gulf

Sofa Bar The Westin Hotel Apollonos 40, Tel: 210.890.1709 Modern lounge bar serving up delectable cocktails

Arion Spa Astir Complex, Apollonos 40 Tel: 210.890.2000

Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Ag. Nikolaou 10, Tel: 210.891.1100

NORTHERN ATHENS

Argyropoulou 1-3, Tel: 210.801.7023 Unique designs reminiscent of times past

Almyra

Food & Wine

135 Charilaou Trikoupi Tel: 210.620.3102 Chrysanthos Karamolegos creates refined Mediterranean dishes

Aristokratikon

Barceloneta

Argyropoulou 8, Tel: 210.801.6533 Decadent handmade chocolates

Kifissias 267, Tel: 210.801.3448 Spanish cuisine in a fun atmosphere

Filikis Eterias 39, Tel: 210 6819109 Refined seafood and magical summer garden

Dali Kifissias 336, Tel: 210 685 4004 Multi-ethnic cuisine with original suggestions in arty set-up

Santa Fe Ag. Georgiou 30’B, Tel: 210 685 9690 Mexican food in traditional setting Leof. Pendelis 85, Tel: 210 682 5017 Asian cuisine and sushi bar in luxury environment

Kitchen Bar K. Varnali 6, Tel: 210 689 2015 Delightful gastronomic tour in a relaxing atmosphere

Meat Square

EAT Da Vinci

Novo Romantico di Antonio

Peloponnissou 13 Tel: 210 600 5622 Authentic Italian cuisine in traditional decor

Olio by Portofino Ag. Ioannou 63, Tel: 210 639 1666, Mediterranean flavours in a chic interior

EAT Apsendi Kifissias 250-254 & Serres Tel: 210 671 7890 Refined cuisine and cocktails in stylish urban atmosphere

Bo Botrini’s Vasileos Georgiou B 24b, Halandri, Tel: 210 6857323

25th Martiou 21, Tel: 210 689 6891 Authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist

Saipan K. Varnali 9, Tel: 210 685 0644 Exquisite dishes from China, Japan and Indonesia

Kifissias 238-240, Mela Shopping Centre, Tel: 210.808.9908 Quality Greek delicacies

Sorpresa Italiana Kiriazi 6-8, Tel: 210.801.7886, Authentic fresh Italian pasta, sauces, truffles & more

Stefanidis Finest Foods Dimitrios Square 13, Tel: 210.808.2191 Excellent European delicatessen Kassaveti 5, Tel: 210.801.2472 Milk products & patisserie

Vinifera Kifissias 317, Tel: 210.807.7709 Selection of wines from

EAT Acqua Azzurra Panagitsas 3, Tel: 210.623.3934 Specially-prepared Italian meals

Berdema Vas Amalias 20, Tel: 210.801.3853 Traditional dishes from Greece & Asia Minor

Common Secret Kifissias 324, Tel: 210.623.3810 Coffee and light Mediterranean meals in a pleasant setting

Dos Hermanos Kyriazi 24, Tel: 210.808.7906 Excellent Mexican food & super margaritas

Gefsis Me Onomasia Proelefsis Kifissias 317, Tel: 210.800.1402 Divine food from all over the world

Golden Phoenix Harilaou Trikoupi & Gortinias Tel: 210.801.3588, Chinese classic popular for the brunch buffet

Gourounakia Kifissias Kifissias 289, Tel: 210.801.1093 Delicious salads, appetizers, souvlakia & grilled platters

Ichthyes Evagelistrias 36, Tel: 210.620.1572 Seafood taverna

1920 Ag. Paraskevi 110, Tel: 210 681 3029 Accent on meat in an elegant setting

Psaroma Sokratous 23, Tel: 210 683 9348 Imaginative parade of seafood and fresh fish

Kifissia

Nanninela

Bakaliko Ola Ta Kala

Varsos Ethnikis Antistaseos 9-11, Tel: 210 683 1300, Juicy steaks in pleasant family environment

Ag. Ioannou 23, Tel: 210 600 0102 Delightful dishes in fantastic ambience

Apla

Pendelis 133, Tel: 210 689 0238 Choice of 600 wines to accompany memorable meals

Golden Phoenix

CHILL

Halandri Ag.Paraskevi

Vassilis Zoulias

L’Enoteca

En Plo

Southern & Northern Athens

SHOP Beauty & Cosmetics Nyhi-Nyhi Kifissias 230 Tel: 210.623.2824 Stop by for a quick mani-pedi

Fashion 21 Kifissia

Kifissias 265, Tel: 210.801.3594 Extreme sport paraphernelia

Matsuhisa

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Northern Athens

Kastelorizo

Semiramis Restaurant

Vinifera

Jaipur Palace

Platanon 2, Tel: 210.807.5408 Part of a chain of upscale seafood restaurants that is sure to please

Semiramis Hotel, Harilaou Trikoupi 48, Tel: 210.628.4500 Mediterranean cuisine in a hip atmosphere

Kifissias 317, Tel: 210.807.7709 Selection of wines from all over the world

Ag. Konstantinou & Themidos Tel: 210.805.2762 Indian cuisine and fine wines

Meat Me

Shogun

HarilaouTrikoupi 92 Tel: 210.623.2358 Simple yet discerning cuisine in a funky Greek taverna

Philadelpheos 2, Tel: 210.623.3622 Promises authentic Japanese cuisine for the truly discerning

Nargile

Fragkopoulou 22, Tel: 210.807.6680 Rare meats char-grilled to perfection

O Tzitzikas Ki O Mermigas Drosini 12-14, Tel: 210.623.0080 A modern taverna serving traditional dishes at reasonable prices

Piazza Mela Kifissias 238, Mela Shopping Centre Tel: 210.623.6596, Classic & traditional Italian dishes

Prytaneion Kolokotroni 37, Tel: 210.808.9160 Generous portions of Mediterranean fare

Royal Thai

Tike Harilaou Trikoupi 27, Tel: 210.808.4418 Watch chefs prepare Turkish kebabs and other treats before your eyes

Vardis Deligianni 66, Pentelikon Hotel Tel: 210.623.0650-6, Cornerstone of French cuisine in Greece

DRINK Boudoir Deligianni 50 & Georganta Tel: 210.801.8384, Massive club for dancing & sipping on signature cocktails

Divine

Zirini 12, Tel: 210.623.2322 Thai cuisine in an opulent setting

Kifissias 239, Tel: 201.801.0810 Chic lounge serving classic concoctions

Salumaio di Atene

Menta CafĂŠ

Panagitsas 3, Tel: 210.623.3934 Authentic Italian food & fabulous deserts

Ag. Theodorou 10, Tel: 210.808.0193 Traditional home turned stylish cafe

Mauzac

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Maroussi

Harilaou Trikoupi 50 Tel: 210.808.3333 Lebanese cuisine in a cosmopolitan ambiance

Telemachos Barbeque Club

Mauzac

SHOP Golden Hall Kifissias 37A, Tel: 210.680.3450 131 high-end (and highstreet) stores for anyone with a passion for fashion

The Mall Athens Andrea Papandreou 35 Tel: 210.630.0000 Shops, cinemas and food

EAT Altamira Perikleous 28, Tel: 210 612 8841 Multiethnic cuisine in funky environment

Aneton Stratigou Lekka 19, Tel: 210.806.6700 Traditional cuisine in a comfy-chic setting reminiscent of the 50s & 60s

El Taco Bueno Ethnikis Antistaseos & Psaron 1 Tel: 210.684.0460 Mexican flavours in a traditional setting

Alamanas 1, Tel: 210.619.9902 Clean lines and a beautiful garden make this cafĂŠ, bar, restaurant a must

Oinopathia Aghias Paraskevis 79 & Diogenous Tel: 210.685.5375, Great selection of wines with Greek and international cuisine

Pausa Ag. Konstantinou 46 & Ifestou 3 Tel: 210.617.9290 Italian cuisine accompanied by a selection of Greek & Italian wines

Wagamama Kifissias 37A, Tel: 210.683.6844 Fresh, nutritious Asian fusion food in a sleek yet simple setting

Whispers of wine Ag. Konstantinou 48, Tel: 210.617.9051 Gourmet food with rich wine list and vintage decor

see & do Art galleries

A. Antonopoulou Art Aristofanous 20, Psirri Tel: 210.321.4994 Artzone 42 42 Vas. Konstantinou, Agalma Troyman, 11635 Athens, Tel: 210 725 9549 Astrolavos Dexameni Xanthippou 11, Kolonaki Tel: 210.729.4342 Astrolavos ArtLife Irodotou 11, Kolonaki Tel: 210.722.1200 Athens Art Gallery Glykonos 4, Dexameni Sq., 106 75 Athens, Tel: 210 721 3938 Badminton Theatre Olympiaka Akinita, Goudi 157 73, Athens, Tel: 211 101 0020 Bernier/Eliades Gallery Eptachalkou 11, Thisseio, Tel: 210.341.3935 Beyond Art Gallery Haritos 10, Kolonaki, Tel: 210.721.9744 B&M Theoharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts & Music Vas. Sofias 9 & Merlin 1, Athens Tel: 210.361.1206 (The) Breeder Gallery Iasonas 45, Metaxourgio, Tel: 210.331.7527 Ekfrasi Gallery Valaoritou 9a, 10671 Athens, Greece Tel: 210 360 7598 EMST National Museum of Contemporary Art Vas. Georgiou B 17 - 19 & Rigilis Str. Athens 10675, Tel: 210 9242 111-3 Fizz Gallery Valaoritou 9c, Athens 10671 Greece, Tel: 210 360 7598 Gagosian Gallery Merlin 3, Athens 10671, Tel: 210 364 0215 Gallery 7 Zalokosta 7, Syntagma, Tel: 210.361.2050 Gialino Music Theatre Sigrou 143, N. Smirni, Athens Tel: 210 9316 101-4 Herakleidon Herakleidon 16, Thissio, Tel: 210.346.1981 Ileana Tounta Contemporary Art Centre 48 Armatolon-Klephton st.

11471 Athens, Tel: 210 643 9466 Jill Yakas Spartis 16, Kifissia. Tel: 210.801.2773 www.yakas.com K-Art Gallery Sina 54, 106 72, Athens, Greece Tel: 211 401 3877 Kalfayan Gallery Haritos 11, Kolonaki, Tel: 210.721.7679 Kourd Gallery Kassiani 2-4, Tel: 210.642.6573 ww.gallerykourd.gr

Acropolis is open daily and entrance, includes archaeological sites. Tel: 201.321.0219 Ancient Agora was the heart of ancient Athens - the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social life for centuries.

Athinais Cultural Centre formerly a silk factory, this space has been converted into a large cultural centre. Kastorias 34-36, Votanikos. Tel: 210.348.0000.

Byzantine Churches many churches dating from the 11th and 12th centuries are found around the city. Noteworthy examples include: Agios Eleftherios, next to the cathedral on Mitropoleos Street; Kapnikarea, halfway down Ermou Street from Syntagma; Agi Apostoli, Agora area south of Stoa of Attalos; and Agia Triada (Russian Orthodox church) on Filellinon Street. Churches are open to the public on Sundays and holidays, also usually for daily prayers 7am-1pm and 4-6:30pm. Dress soberly when visiting.

Technopolis (Gazi) a 19th century gas factory turned major cultural centre for performing arts and installation works.

Pireos 100 & Ermou, Gazi. Tel: 210.346.1589.

Hadrian’s Arch a Roman arch that marked the boundary of ancient Athens and the new city. Located at the corner of Vas. Olgas and Amalias Avenues.

Agora Museum Located in the Stoa of Attalos.

Tel: 210.321.0185.

Atelier Spyros Vassiliou Webster 5A, Athens.

Tel: 210.923.1502 www.spyrosvassiliou.org Athens University History Museum Tholou 5, Plaka, Tel: 210.368.9502 www.history-museum.uoa.gr Benaki Museum Koumbari 1 & Vas. Sofias Avenue Tel: 210.367.1000, www.benaki.gr Benaki Museum of Islamic Arts Dipylou 12, Kerameikos. Tel: 210.325.1311 www.benaki.gr

Benaki Museum, Pireos Pireos 138 & Andronikou Tel: 210.345.3111, www.benaki.gr Byzantine Museum Vas. Sofias 22, Tel: 210.721.1027.

Hellenic Cosmos Foundation of the Hellenic world Pireos 254, Tavros. Tel: 212.254.0000. www.hellenic-cosmos.gr Frissiras Vlassis Museum of Contemporary European Art Monis Asteriou 3-7, Plaka, Tel: 210.323.4678 www.frissirasmuseum.com Goulandris Foundation Museum of Cycladic Art Neofytou Douka 4, Tel: 210.722.8321 www.cycladic.gr Herakleidon Herakleidon 16, Thissio.

Tel: 210-346.1981. www.herakleidon-art.gr Ilias Lalaounis Jewellery Museum Karyatidon & Kallisperi 12, Makrygianni.

Tel: 210.922.7260. www.lalaounis.com Jewish Museum Nikis 39, Plaka. Tel: 210.322.5582. www.jewishmuseum.gr Keramikos Museum Ermou 148, Monastiraki, Tel: 210.346.3552.

Maria Callas Museum Technopolis, Pireos 100, Gazi, Tel: 210.346.1589 National Archaeological Museum Patission 44, Athens, Tel: 210.821.7724 National Gallery and Alexandros Soutsos Museum Vas. Konstantinou 50.

Tel: 210.723.5857, 210.723.5937 Numismatic Museum Panepistimiou 12, Athens.

Tel: 210.363.5953. www.nma.gr The Acropolis Museum Dionysiou Areopagitou Street Tel: 210.924.1043, www.theacropolismuseum.gr

Just for kids

Tel: 210.322.9705

Lykavittos Hill is the highest point in Athens. Take the teleferique from the top of Ploutarchou St. Megaron Mousikis (The Athens Concert Hall) live concerts, operas and other performances. Vas. Sofias Ave. & Kokkali.

Tel: 210.728.2333 Odeon of Herod Atticus built in 161 AD, this is where the Athens Festival takes place. Accessible for €1.50 and open daily from 8:30am.

Panathenian Stadium “Kalimarmaro”was the site of the first modern Olympics in 1896. Located at Vassileos Konstantinou and Agras, across from the National Garden.

Pnyx Hill here, for the first time in history, every citizen could vote, giving Pnyx the name the “birthplace of democracy”.

Close by is the beautiful Old Observatory.

Presidential Palace formerly the Royal Palace, this building is used by the President of Greece to host dignitaries.

Irodou Attikou Street.

Stoa of Attalos shopping arcade built in the 2nd century BC and totally reconstructed in the 1950s. Tues-Sun 8:30am3pm. Admission to the Agora and museum €3.50. Adrianou 24. Tel: 210.321.0185 Syntagma (Constitution Square) is the heart of the city and the best spot for new visitors to orient themselves. The Evzones, dressed in traditional uniforms, guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament. The changingof-the-guard ceremony takes place every hour.

Temple of Olympian Zeus once the largest temple in ancient Greece, its ruins lie just behind Hadrian's Arch. Mon-Sun 8am-7:30pm. €2.00. Vas. Olgas and Amalias Avenues, Tel: 210.922.6330.

Theatre of Dionysus built in the 5th century BC is where the plays of Aristophanes, Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles were first performed.

Tower of Winds the octagonal tower, representing the eight directions of the wind, was built in the 1st century BC by the Syrian astronomer Andronicus. Mon-Sun 8am-7pm. Just east of the Ancient Agora.

Tel: 210.324.5220.

Museums

ASSOCIATION OF GUIDES

Pallas Theatre Skoufa 77 & Staikou 2, Kolonaki Athens, Tel: 210 364 0783 Skoufa Gallery Skoufa 4, Kolonaki, Tel: 210.360.3541 Stavros Mihaliaras Art 260 Kifissias & Diligianni, Kifissia Tel: 210.623.0928 Thanassis Frisssiras Gallery Kriezotou 7, Tel: 210. 364.0288 The Art Foundation (TAF) Normanou 5, Monastiraki, Tel: 210.323.8757 The Eynard Mansion Aghiou Konstantinou 20 & Menandrou, Athens 104 31, Tel: 210 322 1335 The National Art Gallery and Alexander Soutzos Museum Michalakopoulou 1 - Vas. Constantinou 1, 115 28 Athens, Tel: 210-7235857 Titanium Yiayiannos Vas. Konstantinou 44, Pangrati, Tel: 210.729.7644 Tsatsis Project/ Artforum 12 Mitropoleos st. & Venizelou PC 54624 Thessaloniki, Tel: 231 025 7552 Xippas Gallery Sofokleous 53D, 105 52 Athens, Greece, Tel: 210 331 9333 Zoumboulakis Gallery Kolonaki Square 20, Kolonaki Tel: 210.360.8278 Zoumboulakis Gallery Graphics & Editions Kriezotou 7, Syntagma, Tel: 210.363.4454

Attractions & Sites

ORGANISED TOURS

Allou Fun Park Kifissou & Petrou Ralli, Ag. Ioannis Rentis, Tel: 210.425.6999, www.allou.gr Children’s Museum Kydathinaeon 14, Plaka, Tel: 210.331.2995.

Goulandris Museum of Natural History Levidou 13, Kifissia.

Tel: 210.801.5870, www.gnhm.gr Greek Folk Art Museum Daily Karaghiozis puppet shows!

Kydathinaeon 17, Plaka, Tel: 210.322.9031 Museum of Children’s Art Kodrou 9, Plaka, Tel: 210.331.22621 www.childrensartmuseum.gr

Summit The Wall Sport Climbing Center Ag. Athanasiou 12, Pallini, Tel: 210.603.0093, www.summit.gr Westin Kids Club Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni, Tel: 210.890.2000 http://www.westinathens.com/en/westin_kids_club/

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partner hotels ARION RESORT & SPA

ATHENS LEDRA MARRIOTT HOTEL

DIVANI PALACE ACROPOLIS

METROPOLITAN

The legendary beauty resort is part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Breathtaking views of the Saronic Gulf, elegant and sophisticated décor in all 123 rooms and suites, private swimming pools and beaches, spa and gourmet restaurants.

Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni. Tel: 210.890.2000

314 deluxe guest rooms, 18 suites. Rooftop swimming pool and bar, health club, Kona Kai Polynesian - Tepanyiaki Restaurant and sports bar. Syngrou 115. Tel: 210.930.0000

Located at the base of the Acropolis and close to Plaka. Pool with bar, roof garden restaurant with Acropolis view. Parthenonos 19-25.

Makrigianni. Tel: 210.928.0100

Beautifully renovated property with views of the sea and the Acropolis. Ten minutes from central Athens, the port of Piraeus and main exhibition centers. Syngrou 385. Tel: 210.947.1000

NEW

GRANDE BRETAGNE

NJV athens plaza

This city landmark is part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts. All 265 rooms and 56 suites are decorated with original artwork and antiques.

Reception areas, ballrooms, roof garden with Acropolis view. Luxury spa, indoor and outdoor pools. Syntagma Sq. Tel: 210.333.0000

Boutique-style hotel with 182 rooms including 23 suites with breathtaking views of the Acropolis, ideally located in the heart of the business and shopping district within walking distance of Plaka. 2, Vas.Georgiou A’ St, Athens Tel: 210 3352400

Holiday Inn Attica Avenue

NOVOTEL

New five-star property on Attica Avenue linking Athens with the international airport.

State-of-the art conference facilities, restaurant, two bars, pool and fitness center. 40.2 km Attica Road, between exits 17 & 18. Tel: 210.668.9000, www.hiathens.com

The newly renovated Novotel is designed for natural living. Close to Omonoia square and the National Museum. Open plan bar and rooftop bar and restaurant and pool.4-6 Mikhail Voda Street Tel: 210.820.0700, www..novotel.com

ATHENAEUM INTERCONTINENTAL ATHENS

543 rooms with renovated Deluxe rooms and suites. Dedicated business centre facilities and 3.500 m2 of extensive & flexible meeting space.

New I-Spa and renovated gym. Award winning restaurants. Syngrou 89-93. Tel: 210.920.6000

Designed by the Campana brothers, NEW, the latest venture of YES! Hotels has 79 luxury rooms, including 18 Studios and 6 Junior Suites. NEW Taste, is the Hotel’s innovative restaurant concept. Filellinon 16, Syntagma.

Tel: 210.3273000 Crowne plaza

ATHENIAN CALLIRHOE HOTEL

66 state-of the-art rooms, 15 executive rooms and 3 suites. The acclaimed Etrusco Restaurant serves top quality Mediterranean cuisine.

Kallirois 32 & Petmeza. Tel: 210.921.5353 ATHENS ELECTRA PALACE HOTEL

Located in historic Plaka beneath the Acropolis.

Facilities include bar, restaurant, spa area with indoor swimming pool, business centre, garden and underground parking. N. Nikodimou 18-20, Plaka. Tel: 210.337.0000 ATHENS HILTON

Newly renovated, the former Holiday Inn Athens is at a very convenient location and attracts both business and leisure travellers.

Amenities include restaurant, bar, rooftop swimming pool, conference and business facilities, garage parking. Michalakopoulou 50.

Tel: 210.727.8000, www.cpathens.com DIVANI APOLLON PALACE & SPA

Located seaside with a magnificent view of the Saronic Gulf. All rooms with balconies and sea views. Indoor and outdoor pools, boutiques, beauty parlor, business centre and spa.

Ag. Nikolaou 10 & Iliou, Kavouri-Vouliagmeni.

Tel: 210.891.1100

Holiday Suites

Elegant, all-suite hotel offering high standard accommodation. Each suite provides guests with a separate living room and kitchenette. Arnis 4.Tel: 210.727.8000, www.holiday-suites.com

Near the Acropolis Museum. 265 rooms and 45 unique Panorama Suites, overlooking the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. Pool, business center, convention and banquet facilities.

Roof Garden Restaurant/Bar “Ioannis”. 28-34, Ath. Diakou Str., 11743 Athens, Greece. Tel. 210 9288400, www.royalolympic.com

KEFALARI SUITES

SEMIRAMIS

Turn-of-the-century hotel in Kifissia, part of YES! Hotels.Themed suites with modern facilities. Pentelis 1, Kifissia.

Tel: 210.623.3333

YES! Hotel designed by Karim Rashid. 51 luxury rooms, 4 suites and 6 poolside bungalows.

Ultra-trendy bar-restaurant. Harilaou Trikoupi 48, Kefalari-Kifissia. Tel: 210.628.4400

DIVANI CARAVEL

508 renovated rooms, two pools, banquet rooms restaurants, convention facilities, business centre & spa. The rooftop Galaxy bar has gorgeous city views. Vas. Sofias 46. Tel: 210.728.1000

situated close to major tourist attractions with, rooftop restaurant and swimming pool.

Vas. Alexandrou 2, Tel: 210.720.7000

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Royal Olympic

partner hotels SOFITEL ATHENS AIRPORT

TwentyOne

Herodion

COSTA NAVARINO The Westin Resort Costa Navarino

Airport hotel. Executive floor, business center and conference facilities. Two bars and two restaurants. Health club and covered swimming pool. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Spata. Tel: 210.354.4000 ST. GEORGE LYCABETTUS HOTEL

A member of YES! Hotels. Modern design and simple architectural charm. 16 ergonomically designed rooms and 5 loft suites. “21” Bar Restaurant for indoor and outdoor dining.

Kolokotroni 21, Kefalari-Kifissia Tel: 210.623.3521. www.twentyone.gr

A CATEGORY

Located at the base of the Acropolis and a five minute walk to Plaka. 90 guest rooms, meeting facilities and a lovely atrium barcoffee shop. Rovertou Galli 4, Makrigianni.

Tel: 210.923.6832 HOTEL ELECTRA

AVA HOTEL & SUITES

Located in the upper part of Kolonaki, not far from the Lycabettus (Lykavittos) funicular railway. Excellent restaurant, Le Grand Balcon. Rooftop swimming pool. Kleomenous 2, Dexamenis Square, Kolonaki. Tel: 210.729.0711 THEOXENIA PALACE HOTEL

Luxurious apartments and suites in Plaka.

Magnificent views of the Acropolis, Hadrian’s Arch and Zeus Temple. Short walk to Syntagma and Monastiraki. Lysikratous street 9-11, Plaka.

Tel: 210.325.9000, www.avahotel.gr

Within walking distance from all major archaeological sites, business and commercial districts. Includes bar, restaurant, lobby and meeting areas. Ermou 5, Syntagma. Tel: 210.337.8000

Inspired by old Messinian mansions, the Westin resort’s low-rise villa clusters use natural stone and local design elements to create a motif in perfect harmony with the virgin sandy beach and pristine hillside landscape. Its 445 deluxe rooms and suites, 123 with private infinity pools, offer access to an extensive common pool areas, and reflect Westin’s soothing aesthetic The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort

PERISCOPE HOTEL

CORAL HOTEL

In an elegant neoclassical building in Kefalari, this hotel has a restaurant, bar, gym, sauna and outdoor pool. Business centre, internet and conference facilities. Filadelfeos 2, Kifissia.

Tel: 210.623.3622-6 THE MARGI

The Coral’s 86 rooms and 2 suites offer all modern conveniences. Poseidonos Avenue 35, Paleo Faliron. Tel: 210.981.6441 Fresh Hotel

Boutique hotel with 90 spacious rooms and suites and great views to the sea and pine forests.

Café Tabac Restaurant offers a unique dining experience while Malabar and J-lounge are perfect for a glass of champagne. Close to the lake, beach and tennis courts. Litous 11, Vouliagmeni.

Tel: 210.892.9000. www.themargi.gr THE WESTIN ATHENS

Situated in the heart of old Athens within walking distance of the Plaka, Psirri and Monastiraki.

Enjoy the hip Orange Bar, rooftop restaurant and pool. Sophocleous 26 & Klisthenous.

Tel: 210.524.8511-6.

Designed for people who wish to be part of all that goes on in the city. 17 rooms, 4 junior suites and a super-lux penthouse suite.

Part of YES! Hotels. Haritos 22, Kolonaki.

Tel: 210.729.7200, www.periscope.gr

The Romanos Resort boasts of 289 exquisitely appointed rooms and 32 suites with individual infinity pools. Traditional Greek design with contemporary touches sets the tone in each space, where the sparkling blue of the Mediterranean is the preferred hue.

Santorini MYSTIQUE SANTORINI

Philippos

Recently refurbished, all 50 rooms are wellappointed and comfortable. Offers good value for money in the Acropolis area. Mitseon 3, Makrigianni. Tel: 210.922.3611-4

Mystique is an 18 villa hotel, designed by Frank Le Fevbre. Mystique, Oia. Tel. 22860 71114 VEDEMA, SANTORINI

amarilia hotel

@ Part of the Astir Palace Complex with 162 guest rooms and suites and views of the Saronic Gulf. Sea view lounges, trendy bars, fusion and Mediterranean cuisine restaurants and private gazebos by an Olympic-sized pool. Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni. Tel: 210.890.2000

Amarilia Hotel in Vouliagmeni is an excellent choice for business and leisure travellers. 100 renovated rooms and suites with great sea views, meeting and banqueting facilities, outdoor swimming pool. Ag. Nikolaou 13 Vouliagmeni. Tel. 210 8990391, www.amarilia.gr

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Vedema has 45 rooms converted from a 100 year old neo-classical captain’s house and a private swiming pool for all the suites. Vedema, Megalohori. Tel. 22860 81 796

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AUDIOVISUAL OTE video conference service 7.30am-10pm.

Patission 85. Tel: 210.883.8578, 210.822.0399 TCS M. Antipa 20 & 2 Prometheus, Tel: 210.976.7086

COMPUTER & CELL-PHONE RENTAL TrimTel Mobile Communications Michalakopoulou 41, Tel: 210.729.1964

Commercial Office spaces Regus Tel: 210 727 9000 Global Business Services Tel: 210-8764 876 Kifissias Ave. 90, Maroussi

COURIER SERVICES ACS Tel: 210.819.0000 DHL Tel: 210.989.0000 Express City Tel: 210.821.9959 Geniki Taxydromiki Tel: 210.485.1100 Interattika Tel: 210.540.5400 Speedex Tel: 801.11.000.11 UPS Tel: 210.998.4000

Driving Schools in English Denis Kasimatis - Driving School Zografou, Papagou, Ilissia, Psychiko, Cholargos and Goudi - Tel: 210 778 3157 210 779 6981 Trochokinisi Driving School 28th Oktovriou 126, Ambelokipi, Athens Tel: 231 072 9092 Driving School Highway Amfitheas and Ag. Triados 30, 175 64 Paleo Faliro - Tel: 210 988 8098 / 6997 722 777 Vlachos Bros 25th Martiou 11, Peristeri; Xenofodos 17, Peristeri; Afroditis 39, Ilion Tel: 210 574 4895 / 210 576 9190

Relocation Agencies Allied Pickfords Tel: 210 610 4494 Mourouzi 7, Athens Athens Relocation Centre Tel: 210 96 50 697, Zakynthou 10, Attica Movers Tel: 210 922 7221 19, Syngrou Ave Celebrity International Movers 102, Kapodistriou Ave, Tel: 210 272 0106 Corporate Relocations Athens Tel: 210 800 3510, Ag. Saranta 32 Nea Erithrea Orphee Beinoglou Tel: 210 9466100 27th km Old National Road Athens-Korinth Location Elefsinia, GR-19200 Elefsina Omega Transport Thesi Kyrilos, 19300 Aspropyrgos Tel: 210 947 5500 Octopus Relocation Services Ygeias 7, Marina Zeas, Tel: 210 4599530

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE 73m2 apartment near Acropolis Museum with on-site parking space, on 3rd floor, bright, facing street, built in 2007. It comprises one large open-plan living area, separate fitted kitchen, WC, storage room, and 13m2 covered veranda. Equipped with parquet wood floor, independent natural gas heating, Guzzini lighting system, Daikin a/c units, Buchtal ceramic tiles, double glazing, security door. It is located only 220m from metro station, 80m from tram & bus stops.

Contact tel. 697 6558 536.

For Rent in Glyfada Top floor apartment, 3 bedrooms, fully furnished.

Sunny and airy, central heat and A/C units all rooms. Convenient location, very comfortable.

For more info CALL 2291024129.

For Rent/ SALE in Hydra Fully furnished, recently renovated, three bedroom, three bathroom villa with living room, open kitchen, courtyard, and terraces with breathtaking views of the island and the Peloponnese.

For more information, contact info@insider-magazine.gr

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TRANSLATIONS / INTERPRETING Executive services, translation & interpreting All EU and Balkan languages - legal, technical and medical documents. Athens Tower B. Tel:Â 210.778.3698 www.executiveservices.gr Global Business Services Kifisias 90, Maroussi. Tel: 210.876.4876 IBS - International Business Services Michalakopoulou 29, Tel: 210.724.5541

Travel Agencies Travel Plan Tel: 210 333 3300 www.travelplan.gr Amphitrion Tel: 210 900 6000 Meg Alexandrou 7 & Karaiskaki, www.amphitrionholidays.gr TravelPlanet24 Tel: 211 107 9684 241, Syngrou Ave. & 2, Alikarnassou 171 22 Nea Smyrni, Athens www.travelplanet24.com Mid-east Travel Tel: 211 211 8888 Vas Sofias 105-107 / www.mideast.gr

Embassies Cultural Institutes

Business services

useful information

French Institute Sina 31, 10680 Athens Tel: 210 339 8600 Hellenic American Union Massalias 22, 10680 Athens, Tel: 210 368 0900 British Council 17 Kolonaki Square 17 106 73 Athens Tel: 210 369 2333 Instituto Cervantes Mitropoleos 23, 105 57 Athens Tel: 210 3634117 Goethe Institut Omirou 14-16, 100 33 Athens Tel: 210 3661000 Onassis Cultural Centre Syngrou Ave. 107-109, 117 45 Athens, Tel: 213 017 8000 Instituto Italiano di Cultura Patission [28 Oktovriou] 47 Tel: 210 369 2333, 210 524 2646

ALBANIA Vekiareli 7, Filothei, Tel: 210.687.6200 ALGERIA Vas. Constantinou 14 Tel: 210.756.4191-2 ARGENTINA Vas. Sophias 59. Tel: 210.724.4158 ARMENIA K. Palaiologou 95, Tel: 210.683.1130, 210.683.1145 AUSTRALIA Kifisias & Alexandras, Tel: 210.870.4000 AUSTRIA Vas. Sofias Avenue 4, Tel: 210.725.7270 AZERBAiJAN Skoufa 10.

Tel: 210.363.2721 BELGIUM Sekeri 3, Tel: 210.360.0314

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Hatzikosta 3. Tel: 210.641.0788 BRAZIL Filikis Etaireias Sq. 14.

Tel: 210.721.3039 BULGARIA Stratigou Kallari 33A, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.674.8105 CANADA Ioanni Gennadiou 4.

Tel: 210.727.3400 CHILE Kifisias 317A Tel: 210.807.1020 CHINA Krinon 2A, P. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.677.1212 CROATIA Tzavella 4, N. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.677.7033 CUBA Sofokleous 5, Filothei.

Tel: 210.685.5550 CYPRUS Xenofontos 2A. Tel: 210.373.4800 CZECH REPUBLIC G. Seferi 6, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.671.9701 DENMARK Mourouzi 10.

Tel: 210.725.6440 EGYPT Vas. Sofias 3. Tel: 210.361.8612 ESTONIA Messoghion 2-4.

Tel: 210.747.5660 FINLAND Hatziyianni Mexi 5.

Tel: 210.725.5860 FRANCE Vas. Sofias 7. Tel: 210.339.1000 FYROM Papadiamanti 4, P. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.674.9585 GEORGIA Ag. Dimitriou 24, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.674.2186 GERMANY Karaoli & Dimitriou 3.

Tel: 210.728.5111 HUNGARY Karneadou 25.

Tel: 210.725.6800 INDIA Kleanthous 3. Tel: 210.721.6481 INDONESIA Marathonodromon 99, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.674.2345 IRAN Stratigou Kallari 16.

Tel: 210.674.1436 IRELAND Vas. Konstantinou 7.

Tel: 210.723.2405 ISRAEL Marathonodromon 1, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.670.5500 ITALY Sekeri 2. Tel: 210.361.7260 JAPAN Ethnikis Antistaseos 46, Halandri.

Tel: 210.670.9900 JORDAN Papadiamanti 21. P. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.674.4161 Kazakhstan Imittou 122, Papagou Tel: 210.654.7765 KOREA Messoghion 2-4, Athens.

Tel: 210.698.4080 KUWAIT Perikleous 2, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.674.3593 LEBANON 6, 25th Martiou, P. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.675.5873 LIBYA Vyronos 13, P. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.674.2120 LITHUANIA Vas. Sophias 49.

Tel: 210.729.4356 LATVIA Vas. Konstantinou 38.

Tel. 210.729.4483 LUXEMBOURG Vas. Sofias 23A & Neofitou Vamva 2.Tel: 210.725.6400 MALTA V. Sofias 96.Tel: 210.778.5138

useful information

Ambulance Tel: 166 Doctors SOS Tel: 1016.

They will issue an invoice to claim reimbursement from your insurer.

Duty Pharmacies Call 1434, Also check newspapers for listings.

Emergency Hospitals Tel: 1434 Fire Brigade Tel: 199 Forest Fire Tel: 191 Poison Hotline Tel: 210.779.3777 Police Tel: 100 Tourist Police Tel: 171 Coastguard Tel:108 Air Police Tel: 210.964.2000

ROAD ASSISTANCE ELPA Tel: 10400 Emergency Service Tel: 104 Express Service Tel: 154 Hellas Service Tel: 1057 Interamerican Tel: 168 Tourist Information Tel: 174

Paediatric Hospitals

EUROCLINIC PAEDON Lemessou 39-41 & Aharnon 209, Kato Patissia, Tel: 210.869.1900 PAEDON AGIA SOFIA HOSPITAL Mikras Asias and Thivon, Goudi. Tel: 210.746.7000 PAEDON AGLAIA KYRIAKOU HOSPITAL Livadias 3 and Thivon, Goudi. Tel: 210.772.6000 & 1535

Private Hospitals Advanced Medical Services, Symmetria Building Ethnikis Antistaseos 66, Halandri.

Tel: 210.677.3573 www.symmetria.gr CENTRAL CLINIC OF ATHENS Asklipiou St. 31. Emergency number 1169 or Tel: 210.367.4000 www.centralclinic.gr

DR. KOVEOS D.M.D. DENTAL OFFICE

Cosmetic, Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry 20-22 Ipsilantou str., Kolonaki 106 76 Athens-Greece Tel: 210 7242211 Fax: 210 7242212 E-mail: info@drkoveos.com Website: www.drkoveos.com

English media

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EUROCLINIC diagnostic, surgical and treatment centre.

Athanasiadou 9. (near Mavili Sq.).

Tel: 210.641.6600 EURODENTICA Specialized dental care Patision 150, Tel: 210. 866.3367-8 Alamanas 3, Maroussi. Tel: 210.619.5760-1 El. Venizelou 162, Kallithea.

Tel: 210.956.5365 HYGEIA Kifissias & E. Stavrou 4, Maroussi. Tel: 210.686.7000 www.ygeia.gr IATRIKO KENTRO (ATHENS MEDICAL CENTER) Areos 36, P. Faliro.

Tel: 210.989.2100-20. Distomou 5-7, Maroussi. Tel: 210.619.8100 METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL Ethnarou Makariou 9 & El. Venizelou, N. Faliro. Tel: 210.480.9000 www.metropolitan-hospital.gr IASO Kifissias 37-39, Maroussi.

Tel: 210.618.4000 MITERA Kifissias & E. Stavrou 6, Maroussi.

Tel: 210.686.9000

public Hospitals ASKLEPIEION HOSPITAL Vas. Pavlou 1, Voula. Tel: 210.895.8301-4 EVANGELISMOS Ypsilantou 45-47, Kolonaki. Tel: 210.720.1000 KAT HOSPITAL specialized trauma unit. Nikis 2, Kifissia.

Tel: 210.628.0000 TZANNEIO Afentouli & Tzani, Pireaus.

Tel: 210.451.9411-9

Newspapers The International Herald Tribune carries the English version of Kathimerini The local Athens News comes out Fridays.

Radio Antenna 97.2 FM news at 8.25am.

Flash Radio 96.0 FM 8.55am, 3pm and 8pm daily.

ERA public radio 91.6 FM for bulletins at 5am and 9am, full news coverage at 9.30pm.

Schools

PHYSICIANS (ENGLISH SPEAKING) Ioannis Bitzos, MD Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Harilaou Trikoupi 62 Kifissia. Tel: 210.808.0682 A.J. Kanellopoulos, MD Eye Surgeon, Mesogeion 2, Athens Tower B’ Tel: 210.747.2777 Dimitris Linos, MD FACS General Surgeon, Kifissias 227, Kifissia.

Tel: 210.612.5001-2 heart & vascular centrE E.N. Deliargyris, MD FACC FSCAI Interventional cardiologist. Southern Athens. Vakchou 2 & Vas. Kostantinou Tel:210.897.6276. www.heartline.gr

Greek Language

Emergencies

VATICAN Mavili 2, P. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.674.3598 VENEZUELA Marathonodromon 19, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.672.9169 VIETNAM Yakinthon 50, Psychiko. Tel. 210.612.8733, 210.675.3080.

Health

MEXICO Filikis Etaireias Sq. 14.

Tel: 210.729.4780 MOLDAVIA Georgiou Bacu 20, Filothei.

Tel: 210.699.0660 MOROCCO Marathonodromon 5, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.674.4210 NETHERLANDS Vas Konstantinou 5-7.

Tel: 210.725.4900 NIGERIA Dolianis 65, Maroussi.

Tel: 210.802.1188 NORWAY Vas. Sofias 23.

Tel: 210.724.6173 PAKISTAN Loukianou 6.

Tel: 210.729.0122 PALESTINE Giassemion 13, P. Psychiko. Tel.: 210.672.6061-3 PANAMA Praxitelous 192 & II Merarchias, Piraeus. Tel: 210.428.6441 PERU Semitelou 2. Tel: 210.779.2761 PHILIPPINES Antheon 26, P. Psychiko.

Tel: 210.672.1837 POLAND Chrysanthemon 22, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.679.7700 PORTUGAL Vas. Sofias 23.

Tel: 210.729.0096 / 210.723.6784 QATAR Rigillis 16A Tel: 210.725.5031 ROMANIA Emm. Benaki 7, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.672.8875 RUSSIA Nikiforos Lytra 28, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.672.5235 SAUDIA ARABIA Palaiologhou 2 & Agias Annis Tel: 210.671.6911 SERBIA Vas. Sophias 106, Tel: 210.777.4344 SINGAPORE Aigialias 17, Paradissos Amaroussiou. Tel: 210.684.5072 SLOVAK REPUBLIC G. Seferi 4, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.677.1980 SLOVENIA Mavili 10, Tel: 210.672.0090-091 SOUTH AFRICA Kifissias 60, Maroussi.

Tel: 210.610.6645 SPAIN Dionysiou Areopagitou 21, Tel: 210.921.3123 SWEDEN Vas. Konstantinou 7, Tel: 210.726.6100 SWITZERLAND Iasiou 2, Tel: 210.723.0364-6 TAIWAN Marathonodromon 57, Tel: 210.677.5122 Representative office THAILAND Marathorodromon 25 & Kyprou, P. Psychiko. Tel: 210.674.9065 TUNISIA Antheon 2, P. Psychiko, Tel: 210.671.7590 TURKEY Vas. Georgiou B’ 8, Tel: 210.726.3000 UKRAINE Stephanou Delta 4, Filothei, Tel: 210.680.0230 UNITED KINGDOM Ploutarchou 1.

Tel: 210.727.2600 UNITED STATES Vas. Sofias 91.

Tel: 210.721.2951 URUGUAY Menandrou 1, Kifissia Tel: 210.361.3549

The Athens Center 48 Archimidous Street, Mets, Athens 11636, Greece 210 7015-242 CELT Athens 77 Academias Street, 106 78 Athens, Greece, Tel: 210 3301455 Greek House Dragoumi 7, 145 61 Kifissia, Tel: 210 808 5186 Hellenic American Union 22 Massalias str., 106 80 Athens, Tel: 210368.0900 Omilo Greek Language And Culture Panagi Tsaldari 13 (4th floor), 15122 Maroussi, Tel: 210 6122706

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Greek Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) www.oaed.gr, Tel: 210 99 89 000 Public Services Administration Information Center (paperwork assistance) on weekdays 8am-3pm (KEP): Tel: 177, ww.kep.gov.gr

Public Power Corporation (DEI) In case of power failure: Tel: 210, 523 9939 www.dei.gr

Weather Attica, Tel: 148, www.hnms.gr

Water Supply & Sewage (EYDAP) In case of water cut: Tel: 1202, www.eydap.gr

Citizen’s Rights Ombudsman: 5 Hatziyiannis Mexis (near the Hilton Hotel), Tel: 210 72 89 640

Universities University of Indianapolis Ipitou 9, Athens, Tel: 210 323 6647 DEREE Gravias 6, Aghia Paraskevi, Tel: 210 600 9800

ALBA Graduate Business School Athinas Ave. & Areos 2A, Vouliagmeni Tel: 210 896 4531 American University of Athens Kifisias & Sochou 4, Neo Psichiko, Tel: 210 725 9301 Business College of Athens Tatoiou 2 & Othonos 77, Kifissia Tel: 210 808 8008

International Kindergartens

International Schools

St Catherine's British Embassy School Sofoklis Venizelou 77, Lykovrissi Tel: 210 282 9750 St. Lawrence College Anemon St, Koropi Tel: 210 891 7000 American Community Schools of Athens Aghias Paraskevis Ave. 129, Halandri, Tel: 210 639 3200 Campion School Aghias Ioulianis, Pallini Tel: 210 607 1700 Byron College Filolaou 7, Gerakas Tel: 210 604 7722 International School of Athens Xenias and Artemidos, Kifissia, Tel: 210 623 3888 Lycée Franco-Hellénique Eugène Delacroix Chlois & Trikalon, Ag. Paraskevi Tel: 211 300 9121 Scuola Statale Italiana Odos Mitsaki 18, Ano Patissia Tel: 210 228 2720 German School in Athens Homatianou & Ziridi, Maroussi Tel: 210 619 9261 Greek German School 25 Martiou & Vernardou, Vrylissia Tel: 210 682 0566

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English kindergartens The Cottage Kindergarten Psaron 74, Halandri Tel: 210 682 7629 Early Learning Rizountos 53, Elliniko Tel: 210 961 8763 Hopscotch International Kindergarten Ag. Triandos 93, Vari Tel: 210 965 3985 Kifissia Montessori School Ellinikon Stratou 5, Kifissia Tel: 210 620 7481 Melina’s Kindergarten Harilaou Trikoupi 16, Kifissia Tel: 210 801 2719 Peek-a-boo PreSchool Vougliameni Tel: 210 967 1970 Peter Pan Lakonias 4-6, Voula Tel: 210 895 9654 Prince Allen The English Nursery School Lysimahou 8, Vari Tel: 210 965 6800

Au petit bonheur 50 Iraklitou, Glyfada, Tel: 210 9658 207 Les Alouettes Spartis 36 & Harilaou Trikoupi, Kifissia Tel: 210 80 11 570 L’Air des Contes 11, Cycladon, Glyka Nera, Tel : 210 600 3196 Le Castelet 18 Gortinias, Kifissia, Tel: 210 808 7760 Mary Poppins 4, Kodrou, Filothei, Tel: 210 677 3803 Play and Learn Kassaveti 22, Kifissia, Tel: 210 801 1428

German kindergartens O mikros Antonis Barbayiannis, Pallini, Tel: 210 603 2527

Italian kindergartens Scuola maternal italiana de Atene Mitsaki 18, Ano Patissia, Tel: 210 202 0274 Il Mulino magico Troados 23, Ag Paraskevi, Tel: 210 600 3148 British Council Library Kolonaki Sq. 17 Tel: 210 363 3211/5 American Library Masalias 22 (4th floor) Tel: 210 363 8114 American School of Classical Studies Blegen Souedias 54, Tel: 210 723 6313 Athens College Library Stephanou Delta, P. Psychiko Tel: 210 671 4628 Hellenic American Union Greek Library 22 Masalias St (7th floor), Tel: 210 362 9886 French Institute Library 31 Sina St, Tel: 210 362 4301 German Archaeological Institute Library Pheidiou 1, Tel: 210 362 0270 Goethe Institute Library Omirou 14-16, Tel: 210 360 8111 Italian Institut Library Patision 47, Tel: 210 522 9294 EU Library Vas. Sophias 2, Tel: 210 724 3982 National Library Tzavella 25, Tel: 210 382 0657 Benakeios Library Anthimou Gazi 2, Tel: 210 322 71

Libraires

Road Assistance ELPA: 104

Social Security & Health insurance (IKA) www.ika.gr

Money

French kindergartens Telephone & Internet Services (OTE) New tel: 138, Tel. (defective): 129 OTE customer service: 134 International call information (English, French & German): 169 www.ote.gr

LOST OR STOLEN CREDIT CARDS

Post Phone

useful information

Post offices operate weekdays 8am-2pm. The main post offices in Athens are located at SYNTAGMA SQUARE and OMONIA SQUARE at Aeolou 100 and open weekdays 7:30am-8pm, Sat 7:30am-2pm, and Sun 9am-1:30pm.

AMERICAN EXPRESS Tel: 210.326.2626 DINERS CLUB Tel: 210.929.0200 EUROCARD Tel: 210.950.3673 MASTERCARD Tel: 00800.1188.70303, VISA Tel: 00.800.1163.803.04

Country Code: 30 City Code: 210 international calls first dial 00, then the country code.

To call from a Public payphone buy a phone card at the kiosks

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getting around

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Spata.

Tel: 210.353.0000, 210.353.1000. www.aia.gr.

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Car rental

WSW Skycap Services at Athens Airport provides Meet & Greet, Baggage Hauling and Transport Service.

Tel: 210.353.0100 www.skycap.gr For info about the public bus lines please check our section Getting Around Ada Rent-a-Car Tel: 210.322.0087 Arena Tel: 210.894.6883, 210.614.7400 Auto Union Tel: 210.922.1211/1213 Avis Tel: 210.322.4951 Budget Tel: 210.921.4771-3 Europcar Tel: 210.924.8810-8 Hertz Tel: 210.998.2000 Michael Stamou Luxury Rentals Tel: 210.922.2442/43 Sixt Rent-a-Car Tel: 210.570.6895, 210.922.0171

LIMOUSINES

Public transport

AAA Royal Prestige Tel: 210.988.3221 Astra Limousine Service Tel: 210.922.0333/807.9996 Convecta Travel Agency & Limousine Services Tel: 210.322.5090 Limousines Kakaya Tel: 210.323.4120 Combined tickets for metro, buses and trolleys (€1) are available from metro stations and central ticket booths, valid within 90 mins of validation for all public transport - except the airport service, which costs 6€.

EXPRESS BUS from/ to airport To and from Syntagma Square (bus X95, 70 min. approx.), Ethniki Amyna metro station (bus X94, 50 min. approx.) and Piraeus (bus X96, 90 min. approx.). Tickets available at the Arrivals Hall; validate on board. Buses leave every 10-15 minutes. Fare is €3.20 and the ticket is valid for 24 hours on buses, trolleys and metro. For further information dial 185 or visit www.oasa.gr, www. ametro.gr. For info on trains see www.proastiakos.gr

HELLENIC RAILWAYS ORGANIsATION Karolou 1. Tel: 210.529.7002 www.ose.gr

ATHENS METRO Line 1 (Piraeus-Kifissia) 5am-midnight, Line 2 (Agios Antonios-Agios Dimitrios) 5.30am-midnight, Line 3 (EgaleoDoukissis Plakentias) 5.30am-midnight Line 3 (Egaleo-Airport) 5.30am-22.52pm and 06.30am-23.30pm.

The last itinerary is 2 hours later on Friday and Saturday night than it is during the week. www.ametro.gr

tram Tram itineraries are only from Syntagma to S.E.F (in Neo Faliro) and from Syntagma to Asklipio Voulas. From Monday to Thursday, trams operate from 5.am until midnight and non-stop from Friday morning to Sunday midnight. www.tramsa.gr

TAXIS from the airport cost about €20 to Syntagma Square, €25 to Piraeus, depending on traffic. Between midnight and 5am double tariff applies.

Note: If you suspect that you have been overcharged, you can call the tourist police 0n 171

INTERCITY BUSES

Hellenic Seaways 210 41 99 000 www.hellenicseaways.gr, Anek Lines www.anek.gr Domestic lines: 210 41 97 420 International lines: 210 41 97 430 Minoan Lines www.minoan.gr Tel:801 11 75 000

Terminal 1: Buses for Igoumenitsa, Ioannina, Kavala, Loutraki, Patra, the Peloponese, and Thessaloniki. Kifissou 100Tel: 210.512.4910-1, www.ktel.org Terminal 2: Buses for Delphi, Evia, Galaxidi, Karpenisi, Katerini, Lamia, Livadia, Thiva and Volos. Liosion 260.

YACHT CHARTERS

RADIO TAXI Enotita Tel: 210.645.9000 Ermis Tel: 210.411.5200 Ikarus Tel: 210.515.2800 Kifissia Tel: 210.801.4000 Piraeus Tel: 210.418.2333 Radio Taxi Glyfada Tel: 210.960.5600 There is a booking fee of e1 added to the meter

Sea ports Piraeus Tel: 210.422.6000-4 Rafina Tel: 22940.22300, 22940.28888

Sea ports & Ferries

Airport

Airlines

Aegean Tel: 801.11.20000 Air France KLM Tel: 210.998.0222 Air Malta Tel: 210.965.2300-22 Alitalia Tel: 210.998.8888 American Tel: 210.361.3373 Air Taxis (Helicopter and plane charters) Tel: 210.938.4149 British Airways Tel: 801.11.56000 BMI Tel: 210.960.0942 Continental Tel: 210.353.4312 Cyprus Airways Tel: 210.353.4100 Delta Tel: 210.331.1673-6 Easy Jet Tel: 210.353.0300 El Al Tel: 210.934.1500-1 Emirates Tel: 210.933.3400 Etihad Tel: 210.960.56.08 Gulf Air Tel: 210.322.0851 Iberia Tel: 210.353.6004 Lufthansa Tel: 210.617.5200 Olympic Airways Tel: 210.966.6666 Qatar Airways Tel: 210.950.8700 Swiss / Crossair Tel: 210.617.5320 Tunisair Tel: 210 3220104-5 Turkish Tel: 210.353.7280-2

Ferries Ferries run year-round. For information on seasonal schedules contact a travel agent or call the Port Police on 210.422.6000 From the Port of Piraeus Northern and Eastern Aegean Islands: Gates A & B Chios, Ikaria, Lesvos, Samos, Dodecanese Islands: Gate E Kalymnos, Kos Leros, Patmos, Rhodes, Saronic Gulf Islands:

A1 Yacht Trade Consortium Akti Themistokleous 8, Marina Zeas, Piraeus. Tel: 210.458.7100 Ghiolman Yachts Filellinon 7, Syntagma. Tel: 210.323.0330 Nava Yachts Loudovikou Sq. 6, Piraeus.

Tel: 210.417.7728 Northstar Poseidonos 54, P. Faliro. Tel: 210.988.4000 PGA Alimou & Poseidonos, Alimos.

Tel: 210.985.9400 Seahorse Alkyonidon 83 (Marina), Voula.

Tel: 210.895.2212, 210.895.6733 Seascape Poseidonos Ave. 29, Alimos.

Tel/Fax: 210.985.8301 Valef Yachts Pl. Chatzikonstanti 2, Piraeus. Tel:210.451.2010 Vernicos Yachts Posidonos 11, Kalamaki.

Tel: 210.985.0122-8

Gates G & E

Aegina, Hydra, Poros, Spetses, Crete: Gate A Aghios Nikolaos, Chania, Iraklio, Kastelli (Kissamos), Rethymno, Cycladic Islands:

Gates B, G & D

Astipalea, Folegandros, Kimolos, Kithnos, Milos, Serifos, Sifnos: Gate B Amorgos, Donoussa, Ios, Iraklia, Koufonissi, Mykonos, Santorini, Schinoussa, Syros, Tinos: Gates G&D Naxos, Paros: Gate G

Superfast Ferries Daily departures, Greece - Italy: from Patras and Igoumenitsa to Ancona and Bari Head office: 23-125 Syngrou Avenue & 3 Torva Street 11745 Athens.

Tel:210.891.9000 Reservations: Athens: 210.891.9130 Thessaloniki: 2310.560.700 www.superfast.com

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sales points For central Athens points, see i on map EASTERN SUBURBS Gerakas: Mini Market Milionis: 131, Marathonos Avenue Pallini: Bookshop Bouzas: 63, Marathonos Street Peania: Bookshop Tangopoulos: Agias Triados Street

NORTHERN SUBURBS AG.PARASKEVI: Mini Market Avarakis: 3, Themistokleous Street, Kiosk Theodoropoulos: 8, Polytechniou Street DIONYSSOS: Kiosk Michail: 4, Mitropolitou Kydonion Street EKALI: Kiosk Kyrpoglou: Vassileos Pavlou Square FILOTHEI: Kiosk Roupa: Drossopoulou Square, Super Market Kyriakopoulos: 11, M.Renieri Street, Mini Market Plati: 27, V.Georgiou Street HALANDRI: Mini Market Kyriakou: 3, Lykourgou Street, Kiosk Drizos: V. Konstantinou & V.Georgiou Street, Bookshop Evripidis: 11, V.Konstantinou Street, Mini Market Bakatsia: 46, Pendelis Avenue, Bookshop Vivliostyl: 34, Olympou Street, Mini Market Tsakiri: 76, Ag.Antoniou Street HOLARGOS: Kiosk Bekiaris: 212, Messogion Aveue, Kiosk Tambouridis: 256, Messogion Avenue KEFALARI: Kiosk Glentzis: Patr.Maximou & Apergi Square KIFISSIA: Kiosk Karadouman: 36-38, Kyriazi Street, Bookshop Gioggaras: 34, Elaion Street, Kiosk Koutsodimou: 308, Kifissias Avenue MAROUSSI: Tobacco & Gifts Tsitsilonis: 41-43, Kifissias Avenue, Tobacco & Gifts Raptis: 64, Kifissias Street, Kiosk Stefanopoulos: 46, Kifissias Street, Mini Market Kitsios: 43, Grammoou & Dionyssou Street MELISSIA: Kiosk Manikas: 75, Dimokratias Avenue, Mini Market Koufopandelis: 28, Pigis Street NEA ERYTHREA: Kiosk Anastassopoulos: 142, Harilaou Trikoupi Street, Bookshop Giannaki: 169, Eleftheriou Venizelou Street, Newsstand: 20 klm National Road Athens-Lamia, Kiosk Konidakis: Thisseos Avenue & Papadaki, Kiosk Kallergis: 130, Tatoiou Street NEO PSYCHIKO: Kiosk Katichidis: E.Makariou & Michalakopoulou Street, Kiosk Doukas: 44, Diamantidou Street, Kiosk Gionis: 25, Chr.Smyrnis & Ag.Georgiou Street PAPAGOU: Mini Market Papavassiliou: 16, Ellispontou Street

PALEO PSYCHIKO: Kiosk Kyriakou: Solomou Square, Kiosk Gialama: Efkalypton Square, Kiosk Polydoros: Kifissias & Ag.Dimitriou Street, Kiosk Kalogeropoulos: V. GeorgiouSquare, Kiosk Kontabasis: 2, Amaryllidos & V. Pavlou Street, Kiosk Kalfagian: V. Georgiou B’ 11 POLITIA: Kiosk Vovlas: Politia Square VRILISSIA: Kiosk Theodoropoulou: 5, Analypsi Square, Kiosk Aggelopoulos: Pendelis Avenue & Omirou, Bookshop Karystinaiou: 69, Alefiou Street

SOUTHERN SUBURBS GLYFADA: Kiosk Tamourantzis: 3, Metaxa & Maragou Street, Kiosk Tsakanikas: 3, Lambraki Street, Kiosk Mavraki: Pandoras & Ioanni Metaxa, Kiosk Adamopoulos: 20, Ioanni Metaxa Street, Kiosk Papadakou: 7, Ioanni Metaxa Street, Kiosk Haikal: 1, Ioanni Metaxa & Fivis Street, Kiosk Bolota: Gounari & Iraklitou Street, Kiosk Bellou: 5, Saki Karagiorga Street, Mini Market Agiokatsikos: 24, Ilias Street HELLINIKO: NewsStand: 43-47, Vouliagmenis Avenue ILIOUPOLIS: Super Market Kokossis: 5, Glastonos Street LAGONISI: Kiosk Vassiliadis: 37,5 klm Athinon-Souniou Avenue NEA SMYRNI: Kiosk Manoussos: 28, Eleftheriou Venizelou Street VARKIZA: Kiosk Paraskevopoulou: Varkiza Square VOULA: Kiosk Leontopoulos: 12, Sokratous Street, Mini Market Pournara: 33, Pringipos Petrou Street, Kiosk Christopoulou: V. Pavlou & Ag. Ioanni Street VOULIAGMENI: Kiosk Andrioti: Armonias Square, Kiosk Chryssikos: 1, Ermou Street, Kiosk Kylitis: 14, Thisseos Street PALEO FALIRO: Kiosk Kombogianni: 1, Ag. Alexandrou Street, Kiosk Kapetanou: 24, Achilleos Street, Mini Market Nikouli: 9, Pliadon Street, Tobacco & Gifts Berekos: 1, Possidnos Avenue & Moraitini Street PIRAEUS: Hand Delivery Telstar: 57, Akti Miaouli, Tourist Chop Siatras: 46, Akti Koumoundourou Street, Kiosk Samarogiannis: 7, Merarhias B’Street, Kiosk Siaho: Akti Moutsopoulou (Kanari Square), Kiosk Kentros: 73, Iroon Polytechniou Street, Kiosk Fotis: 1, Loudovikou Street, Kiosk Spalas: 111, Karaiskou Street, Newsstand: Railway Station Loudovikou Square

www.mysephora.gr

For central Athens stores, see on map ASPROPIRGOS Filis 100 & Bouboulinas, Tel: 210.558.0989 ERMOU Ermou 24 Tel: 210. 331.3167 & 325.7744 KALLITHEA Thisseos & Davaki, Tel: 210.956.5959 - 956.5446 KIFISSIA Kassaveti 6, Tel: 210.623.1741 & 623.1742 KORYDALLOS Taxiarhon 110A, Tel: 210.569.5270 569.5998 THE MALL, Notios Paradromos Attikis Odou, Tel: 210.630.0125 & 630.0126 AVENUE Kifissias 41-45, Tel: 210.610.9739 & 610.9740

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GOLDEN HALL Kifissias Av. 37A & Sp. Louis, Tel: 210.683.7343 PANGRATI Ymittou 110 & Hremonidou, Tel: 210.751.8005 GLYFADA A. Metaxa 33-35, Tel: 210. 894.3378 & 894.5884 KOLONAKI Milioni 2, Tel: 210. 361.2666 & 362.9925 NEA MAKRI Marathonos Av. 117, Tel: 229.409.9661 PERISTERI Ethnikis Antistaseos 12, Tel: 210. 571.0755 PETROU RALLI Petrou Ralli 97, Tel: 210. 569.6596 & 569.7316 PIKERMI 21oklm. Marathonos Av., Tel: 210. 603.9987 PSYCHIKO Kifissias 210, Tel: 210. 677.5527 & 674.0178 VRILISSIA Pentelis Av. 72, Tel: 210. 810.1971 & 810.1972

city map

Map courtesy of Emvelia Publications

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Nine things one must do while in Greece: 1. Visit the state-of-art Acropolis Museum 2. Enjoy the grandeur of the Acropolis by day and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion by evening 3. Walk down the winding streets of Plaka and feel the history run beneath ones feet 4.Go sailing in the Aegean 5. Take in a performance at the Ancient Epidaurus 6. Listen to the Oracle in Delphi 7. Watch the sun go down at the caldera in Santorini 8. Dance the night away at one of Myconos’ swinging clubs 9. Sip on a long glass of frappe at a seaside cafÊ or acquire a taste for ouzo and masticha

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