Newsletter January 2025

A new year calls for fresh perspectives, and there’s no better time to dive into the richness of Athens. Whether it’s your first time exploring the city or you’re practically an Athenian by now, start your journey with a line-up of unmissable festivals to fill your calendar, savour the city’s vibrant street food scene, and step into the new year with scenic hikes that showcase the natural beauty just beyond Athens’ urban charm.

This month, let Athens surprise you, inspire you, and remind you why it’s always worth exploring—again and again.

From outdoor movies and free jazz festivals to avant-garde theatre in ancient venues, Athens offers a festival for every age, interest, and appetite—any time of year.
Celebrate Athens

You don’t have to venture too far from the city for rewarding treks with stunning scenery, epic ruins—and some serious nature therapy.
Escape to nature

Even street food in Athens reflects the city's slow living philosophy, blending bold flavours with local creativity. Here’s our list to help you make the right turns for the best bites in town.
Bite into Athens

• Take the plunge and experience the endorphin rush and health benefits of winter swimming at the Athens Riviera;
• Head down to Piraeus where a brace of new cosmopolitan galleries has transformed this historic seaside port into one of Athens’ hippest art hubs;
• Catch some sunrays and dine alfresco. Be it in picturesque Plaka or at one of the city's traditional ouzeris, tables are always set up outdoors, especially during the second half of January, when Halcyon Days (our version of Indian Summer) usually grace our part of the world.

Mataroa on the Horizon | Until January 12
Witness a journey through history, exile, and identity in this bold new production by the Greek National Opera's Alternative Stage.
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Blend with Chris Liebing | January 18
Athens' oldest rave crew kicks off the new year with a legendary guest at Petralona's diverse and welcoming dancefloor sanctuary.
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STEGI.RADIO Takeover | January 24-25
Kittin, Robert Hood, and more domestic and international acts unite for Stegi's two-day avant-garde celebration of sound.
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The Ancient Civilizations of Basilicata. Treasures Emerging to Light | Until January 26
Visiting the Acropolis Museum is always a memorable experience, and now there’s an added delight. This temporary exhibition brings together 300 hidden treasures from Italian collections, many never before displayed, all centred around the rich culture of Basilicata in southern Italy.
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Democracy at the National Gallery | Until February 2
One of the season’s highlights, this major art show commemorates fifty years since the end of military dictatorship in Greece in 1974.
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