Newsletter July 2024

How does Athens do it? How does a 3,400-year-old city keep things interesting? Answering this you would require way more digital space than afforded in this short newsletter, and the truth is we're far better at contemplating such grand mysteries over a glass (or a few bottles) of summer wine.

This July, Athens invites you to discover a piece of its mystifying puzzle and see for yourself why the Greek capital is among the most popular travel destinations in the world right now. Cool off in the crystal-clear waters of the Athens Riviera, explore the city’s newest major museum, and savour the culinary delights of the historic neighbourhood of Keramikos, just in time for its latest renaissance. And if you still find it hard to connect the dots, remember there's always a seat and a glass waiting for you at our table.

Does your perfect beach come with waiter service and luxe loungers—or is it an unspoiled patch of sand, far from the crowds? Whatever your best beach game, Athens has you covered.
Which Athens beach tribe are you?

The Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Monastiraki is the most important (and beautiful) new museum in Athens. It's also one that you have probably walked by without noticing.
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Whether it’s your first foray into Greek food or you’ve been nibbling on tiropita (cheese pie) and sipping raki (Greek grappa) for years, there’s something to learn on this great culinary tour.
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• Plan your trip around an Athens Epidaurus Festival performance at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and enjoy the great works of ancient Greek playwrights like Sophocles and Aristophanes right where they were originally performed;
• Shop for a pair of Greek sandals or other handcrafted accessories made by one of the city’s skilled leather designers;
• Trade overpriced cocktails and soulless vibes for fresh aesthetics and friendly locals by heading to these welcoming urban hangouts at any time of the day.

Athens Epidaurus Festival: Medea | July 9-11
If you think ancient Greek drama can't get any more gripping, then book your seats for a contemporary retelling of Medea by visionary Australian filmmaker Simon Stone.
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Release Athens Festival 2024: Massive Attack | July 17
After a long 14 years, one of the most recognised and esteemed bands in the world returns to Athens for a transcendent concert experience.
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Summer in the City | Until July 25
With a strong focus on promoting traditional Greek performing arts, the City of Athens has put together a fantastic programme of free events for this summer season.
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14th Athens Open Air Film Festival | July 24-30
The beloved, summer-long cinema event is back with screenings of cult classics in landmark locations all over Athens. Don't forget to buy your... Oh, wait! It's all for free!
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Bearly Athens | July 24-30
Calling all bears, in Greece and abroad! In its third year, Athens’ week-long bear extravaganza is promising to be juicier than ever. Fur and flirt included.
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1974 & 1944: Athens Celebrates its Freedom | Until November 1st
2024 marks two monumental anniversaries for Greece: the 80th anniversary of the country’s liberation from Nazi occupation in 1944, and the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy following the fall of the junta regime in 1974. To commemorate these significant historical events the City of Athens has meticulously curated a stirring programme of events.
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Cindy Sherman: Early Works | Until November 4
The Museum of Cycladic Art turns its gaze to contemporary art, hosting a major retrospective of the work of the legendary photographer in its neoclassical wing. 
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