Newsletter March 2022

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They say you’re either a night person or a morning person. Same goes for cities. And while Athens might have nabbed more than its fair share of sunrays (sorry not sorry), our after-sundown game is next level. Maybe it’s our ‘live in the now’ ethos, our awesome (and great value) bar scene, or our sociable souls. Come decide for yourself. And for all you morning folk out there, the arrival of March means some of our most luscious landscapes will soon be on splendid show as Persephone’s spring daisies decorate our mountains and monuments.

Our legendary metropolis of night owls and barflies has just been crowned the second most “awake” city in the world. Take that, New York.
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Athens is a city that comes alive at night. But with more bars than cars (just a hunch), where to start? Lucky for you, we regularly hit the tiles and have the lowdown on where locals go after sundown. We'll get the first round in!
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It’s 3am but there’s still plenty of juice left in your battery. Whether you’re craving a home-style meal or just want to prolong the party, Athens has your back.
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• Celebrate the 5th birthday of Athens’ greenest landmark, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre on one of their free English tours: stroll stunning Mediterranean parklands or admire the inner-workings of Renzo Piano’s architectural genius;
• Join the locals by celebrating Greek Independence Day on March 25 with our traditional treat: bakaliaro-skordalia (battered salt cod with garlic sauce) and devour it while you watch the flag-waving parade;
• Meditate on the same hill as Socrates while you marvel at the Acropolis from a secret viewing deck on a private guided experience. 

Fran Lebowitz | 15 March

Maverick American writer and raconteur Fran Lebowitz has built her brand on speaking her mind wherever she goes. Now this modern day Dorothy Parker is bringing her sass and her opinions to Greece for a tête-à-tête with Athens.
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Nederlands Dans Theater | 10-13 March

Hailed as “one of the seven wonders” of the art of dance, you can catch this powerful dance triptych over three different shows.
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Athens Half Marathon 2022 | 20 March

Athens doesn’t do things by halves. Except when it comes to one of the city’s most popular spring sporting events.
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Saturday in the Acropolis Museum | Until 26 March

Your last chance to see the Acropolis Museum’s incredible trove of treasures through the expert eyes of an archaeologist on a free guided tour.
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Neapoly | 17-20 March

K.Bhta and Nikko Patrelakis. Catch these two pioneers of the Greek electronic music scene at one of March’s hottest gigs.
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