Newsletter August 2021
Athens Chills Out for August
Here’s your chance. As the Parthenon shimmers in its heat haze like something from a dream, most Athenians make their annual dash for the islands. Leaving you with the keys to the city - and a relaxed Athens to explore. Scope out world-class museums minus the crowds. Picnic on historic hilltops at sunset. Then join the carefree ranks of the “August Remainers”, as our rooftop hangouts turn up the heat with summer cocktails and tunes; moonlit movies. Even sky-high urban beaches.
13 Must-See Highlights of the New National Gallery
Escape the swelter of August and trace the story of modern Greek art, canvas by canvas, at the city’s coolest new art gallery. Can’t get to Athens yet? Let us paint you a picture. Read More
Thomas Gravanis
Create your Dream Summer Mini-Escape with Stay in Athens
Fancy some summer fun in our sun-drenched capital? Mastercard has created 8 Athens long weekends with an exclusive 30% discount for cardholders (and special savings for everyone else). Bunk down in a top hotel from €50 a night; then craft your perfect 3 day city-break from a raft of fantastic experiences. Book Now
Splashdown: Beaches and Pools in Athens that are Easy to Reach
It’s August and hotter than Hades. Way too hot to embark on a long sweaty mission to cool off. Here’s our pick of top beaches and pools in Athens that you can reach by public transport. Read More
The best rocks for diving off in Athens.
Manos Chatzikonstantis
3 Great Things to do in Athens in August
• Think you know Piraeus? Take the time to explore this seaside city in its own right and you’ll be rewarded with architectural delights, trendy bars, a thriving gallery scene - and some of the best fish restaurants in Athens;
• Catch a free outdoor flick as the Athens Open Air Film Festival lights up city spaces with cult classics – or throw down a blanket at the SNFCC to enjoy their Park Your Cinema summer series;
• Summer in Athens means staying out late. Very late. Here’s where to eat, drink and play after hours in the European city that never sleeps.
What’s On in Athens
A summer 2018 concert highlight returns for an encore as former The Police frontman Sting celebrates his 70th birthday on the epic Odeon stage for two shows beneath the Acropolis.
30 Sept & 1 October
Go the distance for a good cause at this popular annual sunset run from downtown Athens to the SNFCC.
25 August
Rally of the Gods – The Acropolis Rally
One of the most feared and glorious rounds of the World Rally Championship revs up once again from its epic start beneath the Parthenon, in a treat for rally fans worldwide.
9-12 September
Explore the far-fetched realm that lies between order and chaos, stasis and flux, structure and fragility.
Until 27 October
The Seven Deaths of Maria Callas
See Serbian artist provocateur Marina Abramovic play lifelong idol Maria Callas with the help of Hollywood star Willem Dafoe in this hot ticket opera.
24-29 September