Athens
This fresh entry on the Kolonaki gallery scene, founded by art specialist Christina Androulidaki, has a stable of emerging and midcareer contemporary…
Must-see shopping in Athens
Syntagma & Plaka
Two designers share the space here. Matalou at Home creates an appealing range of affordable bags and accessories from leather, cotton and natural fibres,…
Acropolis Area
There's a relative dearth of local designers creating contemporary menswear in Athens, so it's nice to see George Soumpasis filling in the gap at this…
Athens
Ifestou is signed as the 'Athens flea market', but the street mostly has souvenir shops. The true flea feel is on Plateia Avyssinias and in nearby small…
Athens
If you're in the market for a very special set of that old-school Greek accessory, komboloï (worry beads), check this oh-so-elegant showroom. It stocks…
Syntagma & Plaka
There are plenty of shops in Athens selling traditional Greek foods, but this one is notable for its scale and scope. 'Everything for the Mediterranean…
Athens
With rowdy traders working against lovely neoclassical buildings, this is one of Athens' most atmospheric renditions of the laïki agora, the market that…
Acropolis Area
This branch of the ceramics, homewares and accessories boutique set up by former French lawyer Eleonore Trenado-Finetis stocks a traditional – but very…
Athens
Honey, propolis and other bee-made stuff are the wonder ingredients in many of Apivita's natural beauty products. You can also try Greek herbal teas or…
Athens
Votsi is renowned for her big and bold designs using exquisite semiprecious stones. So sculptural is her work that she was selected to design the 2004…
Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio
Press the buzzer to gain entry to this hip concrete warehouse-style art gallery that displays a variety of works over two levels. Every year they reinvent…
Athens
Athens' fruit and vegetable market is part of the bustling complex of the Varvakios Agora. Stalls full of fresh produce set up every day except Sunday –…
Athens
Back in antiquity all the monuments were brightly daubed in chalk paints such as those sold at this jolly little store. They also sell brushes, stencils…
Athens
In a time when the world is worried about single-use plastics and waste, this store is there to help; it stocks products made from recycled plastic or…
Athens
Contemporary ceramics and a few other modern Greek craft products are stocked in this sister shop to the Koukaki branch. There were plans in the works to…
Acropolis Area
Sonja Blum's fabric mobiles, kids' clothes and knitted scarves in the shape of foxes are the star attractions in this cute little accessories boutique. It…
Syntagma & Plaka
This shop has been making fine chocolates since 1928. One of its specialities is dried fruits and candied citrus peel dipped in dark chocolate.
Athens
Cork fabric from Portugal and Italian leather are used for the striking range of handbags and backpacks made at this atelier by designer Maria Mavroudi…
Syntagma & Plaka
There's barely room in this snug shop for the owner and his stock, but it's the place to come for electronic dance music, and to find out where the good…
Athens
All of the products in this store are made by monks on Mt Athos: olives, wine, beauty products from wild and cultivated herbs, and beautiful gold and…
Athens
Large bookstore that occupies four storefronts. It stocks plenty of English-language books, filed in the relevant sections. And because it's on the edge…
Athens
This shoebox shop is crammed with beads and baubles and trinkets, primarily for decorating your donkey. Don't have one? You can also pick up a set of…
Athens
An old-school designer, Zoulias specialises in elegant, feminine shoes that are timeless in their style. His couture line continues this theme, with…
Athens
Between this and Old School Records next door, your vintage vinyl needs are covered. Both stock a lot of jazz and psychedelia, while Plan 59 has more…
Athens
Chic silk ties, scarves and a few other accessories all with patterns and colours inspired by Greece – which translates into myriad shades of blue and…
Athens
Shop for the best treats from all over Greece, from cheeses to local honeys, cold cuts, olive oil and wine, available in bulk and straight from the barrel.
Athens
Whether you're a skater or just want a fresh pair of Vans, head to this long-established dealer of gear and streetwear, from boards to shoes and beyond.
Syntagma & Plaka
Spiros Actipis designs elegant jewellery using smooth pebbles, gleaming silver and raw leather. The shop closes in summer, as Spiros decamps to Mykonos.
Athens
Not just vinyl records, but the whole 'vinyl culture' – whatever that entails. Lots of new and interesting stuff, plus tickets to local shows.
Athens
A father-daughter team designs these high-quality, supersleek clothes in natural fibres. No frills, just sharp lines. For both men and women.
Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio
Penny Vomva designs sexy clothes with naturalistic lines, including wrap dresses. Her leather handbags are supple, colourful fancies.
Syntagma & Plaka
This upmarket department store stocks the best local designers (crafted-in-Greece Zeus + Dione, for instance), and its sale racks are good for restocking…
Syntagma & Plaka
This multimedia behemoth includes phones, computers, stationery and English-language books. It's the easiest place to get a replacement plug or travel…
Syntagma & Plaka
Classic, cool fashion by a Greek designer with a preference for natural fibres. Think elegantly draped cottons and silks in natural, warm tones, and…
Athens
A delectable collection of some of Greece’s best wines and liqueurs, with knowledgeable staff to explain Greek varieties and winemakers; they also sell…
Athens
Flashy shoes and accessories for a flashy neighbourhood: top international designers and Kalogirou’s own creations.
Syntagma & Plaka
Just a wee slip of a place, it's packed with local and international wines and a range of accompanying treats.
Athens
This below-street-level space has hosted shows of works by the likes of Vangelis Tzermias – known for his gestural seascapes – plus Opi Zouni, who…
