Newsletter September 2024

September's spirit of renewal is in the air. In this mood for change, we invite you to experience Athens with fresh, green eyes and embrace a more conscious way of exploring the Greek capital. With eco-friendly adventures, farm-to-table dining, and events that connect you with the city in meaningful ways, this month's guide covers it all.

At the heart of it is World Car-Free Day, where Athinas Street will become a pedestrian paradise for a 24-hour urban party, courtesy of the City of Athens. Art Athina, the country's biggest art fair, also dons an eco-conscious badge this year, returning to the beautiful gardens of Zappeion Megaron. And how to get to all these events? Walk, of course! So put your best foot forward and join us in building a low-impact travel mentality in Athens.

From the best green cuisine and eco-friendly lodgings to up-cycled souvenirs and car-free explorations, here’s how to up your sustainable traveller score on your next Athens visit.
This is green Athens

Whether you're looking to just stretch your legs while taking in some key sights or want to give your kids the chance to burn off some steam, here are four walking routes to cover all bases.
Walk the talk

New season, new flavours. Many of the best restaurants in Athens have seasonal menus that change every few months—or even every day. Here's where to eat some of the freshest Greek produce in the city.
Everything tastes better in season

• Rub shoulders with the local art-lovers at Art Athina, the country's biggest art fair that takes place at the gorgeous Zappeion Megaron;
• Atone for your summer excesses with a jog along one of the city’s scenic running routes, sightseeing as you go;
• Go stargazing at the National Observatory of Athens on the wooded Hill of the Nymphs, and learn about the Greek myths hidden in the night sky.

Plisskën Festival | September 13-14
Athens' genre-bending music festival is back at the industrial space of Pireos 260, promising to deliver the city's loudest weekend this September.
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Dionne Warwick Live at the Acropolis | September 15
The iconic singer brings her captivating life story and legendary catalogue to the stage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for an intimate evening of conversation and song.
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Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament | September 21
Watch Europe's top basketball clubs Panathinaikos BC, KK Partizan, Anadolu Efes, and Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv lock horns in the historic Kallimarmaro Stadium.
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SNFCC Green Weekend 2024 | September 21-22
Head down to the country's largest sustainable complex for a weekend-long course dedicated to the environment. Don't forget to bring your young ones!
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Celebrate World Car-Free Day on Athinas Street | September 21-22
We’ve always said that Athens is a city that rewards those who choose to explore it on foot. This year, on World Car-Free day, we turn that reward into a day-long urban party for all. This is Athens - City Festival marks the day with a fantastic 24-hour street celebration on Athinas Street, featuring a virtually non-stop programme of events.
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