Several green spots in the city are welcoming grounds for you and your dog. Take the SNFCC Park and the Promenade for example, although you should keep in mind that your dog can’t accompany you on your stroll through the Great Lawn, the Labyrinth and the playgrounds. The inner city hills are another fantastic destination for you and your pet. Head to Strefi Hill in Exarchia; it sits right above the iconic Kallidromiou farmers’ market, held every Saturday. For spectacular views of the Acropolis, visit Philopappou Hill. Lycabettus Hill is not only about getting on the cable car to admire the view from the top; you can take the long route for a walk with your dog to the inner city’s highest peak. If you’re moving near Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, check out Eleftherias Park, right as you exit Megaron Mousikis metro station (Athens Concert Hall). It’s smaller than the other public parks mentioned but its chill vibes make it a turf for mixed crowds who hold picnics, sunbathe, listen to music, read and relax on the green slope.

Continue walking right above the Panathenaic Stadium to reach Ardittos Hill and experience the off-the-beaten-track side of Mets. Walking along Patission Avenue, remember to take a break at Pedion of Areos, Athens’ second-largest park, wedged between Kypseli and Exarchia and close to the National Archaeological Museum. Continuing your stroll upwards on Patission, you’ll come across Klonaridi-Fix Park, which was recently given new life and planted with Mediterranean trees and flowers.

For vegan and vegetarian pet owners, there is the exceptional Anana Coffee|Food downtown. This lively spot with its highly-Instagrammable inner patio welcomes dogs with homemade treats made of oat, peanut butter, and banana. Independent spirits can check in at Booze Cooperativa, a social café/bar with a rebellious soul. You’ll always find proud dog parents at Beaver, a women’s collective all-day hangout in Gazi. Petralona is home to Line Athens, a zero-waste, all-day spot that recently slipped into the list of the 50 greatest bars in the world (ranked at number 31). Even its homemade dog treats are made from sourdough discard, bone broth, banana, and peanut butter.

There are several hotels in Athens that will gladly welcome you along with your four-legged companion (though do check up front for confirmation). Luxurious picks NYX Esperia Palace Hotel and The Dolli welcome dogs with an extra charge per night and also offer food and water bowls. A comfy bed, water and food bowls and a goody bag with treats is waiting for you in your room at the Modernist. Lastly, Brown Hotels in Athens welcome pets up to 9 kg free of charge.

If your four legged friend is into culture, Athens is taking steps towards ensuring it gets it. The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Kolonaki allows dog owners to bring their furry friends along, all days and times. Also, the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) hosts special “bring your pet along” days when you can roam its gorgeous interior along with your pet.