Newsletter May 2024
Thomas Gravanis
No Better Time Than May in Athens
Spread the word: the summer months are no longer the main act in Athens. May is.
Fresh from our recent win at the prestigious World Travel Awards, where Athens was named Europe's Leading City Break Destination in 2024, and with the third edition of our longer than a month This is Athens City festival kicking off today, there's no better time to plan a spring break in Athens than this very May.
Our recommendations in this newsletter include some of the highlights of our festival that you won't want to miss, an updated story on the thriving scene of contemporary Greek gastronomy, and an insider's guide to the stylish side of our city for those of you who, like Athenians, are hardwired to appreciate art and beauty.
Be Part of This is Athens - City Festival
Crowd favourites such as partying atop Lycabettus Hill, dining with Acropolis views and catching a concert at the Ancient Agora are all back on the menu. But we're not simply aiming for a mere repeat.
Dine on the Hottest Contemporary Greek Cuisine in Athens
While in Athens, you have every right to indulge in the usual: a Greek salad, a gyros to go or a few syrupy loukoumades. But this way, you'll kind of only be tasting the past. The present (and future) of Greek gastronomy is far more exciting.
Athens for Art and Design Lovers
Art, fashion, food and design. If they’re the reasons you travel, follow our insider’s guide to experience the stylish side of Athens.
3 Great Things to Do in Athens in May
- Visit the biggest open-air sculpture gallery in Athens, the eerily beautiful First Cemetery of Athens in the lovely Mets neighbourhood, a short 20' walk from the city centre;
- Take the tram down to the Athens Riviera and make sure to plan for plenty of stops on the way there; for bite of a juicy kebab in Neos Kosmos, an audience with contemporary Greek art at EMST, or crate digging in Nea Smyrni;
- Acquire a taste for local delicacies such as Greek yoghurt, loukoumades and mastiha on a culinary tour of Athens.
What's On in Athens
TiACF24: Live Music Concerts | May 8-23
From transcendent concerts at the Roman Agora and piano recitals atop Lycabettus Hill to pop-up acoustic gigs in the alleys of Plaka and starlit performances in museum courtyards, every day of May in Athens carries its own captivating soundtrack.
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TiACF24: Greek Folklore Festivities | May 6-28
This year we are very excited to bring you a wide range of events showcasing traditional Greek music and dance. And the chosen locations are... chef's kiss!
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TiACF24: Street Parties | May 9-June 2
No less than 17 street parties will take place in literally every part of the city: from squares, arcades and parks to the city's main shopping strip and, of course, the Varvakios.
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TiACF24: Athens Jazz | May 27-June 3
The city's greatest free-entrance (yup) jazz fiesta is back right in time for festival season, featuring the likes of MEUTE and BADBADNOTGOOD.
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TiACF24: Athens Street Food Festival | May 10-26
Serving both classic Greek comfort food and imported flavours tweaked with local ingredients, the country's largest open-air buffet will take place every weekend in May.
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