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Areas of Interest in Athens
For good shopping and fine dining head for the Kolonaki Square area. There is an abundance of cafes and small bars around the square in which to while away the time and people watch.
There are two areas popular for dining out, good bars and late night entertainment, these are the Psyrri District and the less crowded Gazi area.
Eating Out in Athens
Avenue 103 (103 Thisseos, Ekali. Tel: 210 626 0444)
This elegant restaurant has a diverse menu prepared by the head chef, Francois Besnard. The location and atmosphere is peaceful and understated.
Codice Blu (Haritos & Loukianou, Kolonaki. Tel: 210 723 0896)
A very good Italian, popular with the locals of Athens.
Oil Resto (93 Idomeneous, llion. Tel: 210 269 3230)
An excellent eatery, with reasonable prices and a stylish menu.
Cookou Food (66 Themistokleous, Exarhia. Tel: 210 383 1955)
A popular eatery with the young crowd of Athens, especially students, due to the low cost prices.
Nightlife in Athens
Corto Maltese (31 Karaiskaki, Psyrri. Tel: 210 321 6240)
Although on the small side, this is a bar with a great atmosphere and good music.
Mao ( Agion Anargiron & Agatharchou, Psyrri. Tel: 210 331 7649)
This is a club where only your very best gear is required. It is very popular and full with the young ‘in crowd’ of Athens.
Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou, Mets. Tel: 210 921 3310)
Local Information
The Allou Fun Park is a must for big thrill seekers. It is situated at the junction of Kifisos Avenue and Petrou Ralli and there seems to be something there for the very young to the very energetic.
Further Afield from Athens
The town of Delphi provides interesting artifacts for historians such as the site of the ancient oracle. It’s picturesque location and surrounding pathways, also enables visitors to enjoy the countryside of this beautiful country with great views of Mount Parnassus. An inter city bus service operates to Delphi from Athens.
