Newsletter November 2019
Can you Keep Up with Athens in November?
Get on your starting blocks. November is a marathon month for Athens. Electric dance spectacles, legends of rock, and resurrected sirens of the opera – they’re just the warm-up. The headline act, of course, is the Athens Classic Marathon, the world’s most famous running meet. November’s mild climes are also perfect for exploring Athens’ vibrant downtown neighbourhoods or embarking on autumnal adventures in the great outdoors (you might even still need your swimsuit!).
Thomas Gravanis
Going the Distance: Your Guide to the Athens Marathon
It’s the Marathon that inspired them all. On November 10, 50,000 runners from across the globe will take part in this epic annual race through history. Whether you’re a long-distance veteran, a weekend jogger or an excited spectator, experiencing the Athens Classic Marathon is in a league of its own. Read more
3 Great Things To Do in Athens in November
- Jump into November’s sporty spirit by having a former athlete put you through your paces at historic sites linked with the Olympic Games on a fun-for-all-ages Olympic Workout Tour.
- Tap into the creative energy of Pangrati, the up-and-coming neighbourhood right by the Marathon finishing line. Edgy boutiques, hip cafes and a young entrepreneurial vibe await you - especially on Archelaou Street.
- Head for a hike in one of the national parks or mountain trails surrounding Athens. The Tatoi Estate - once the pleasure grounds of the Greek royal family - is a beautiful spot for an autumn stroll and picnic.
Manos Chatzikonstantis
What’s On in Athens
Opera legend Maria Callas stages a comeback of her most magical moments from Bellini to Puccini - with a little help from some modern wizardry and a live orchestra.
11 – 12 Nov
Bryan Adams
Shine a Light
Fancy a one night stand with rock icon Bryan Adams? The man of many anthems will hit Athens for a single show – and we can’t wait.
18 Nov
Lynda Benglis
In the Realm of the Senses
Take a tour of the diverse career of American art disruptor Lynda Benglis at her first solo show in Greece - the land that’s inspired her for decades.
20 Nov – 18 March
Winter Plisskën 2019
Catch rising stars and established supernovas at this hot, genre-defying music festival that comes to warm up Athens every winter. Don’t think; just book.
7 Dec
The Thread
A triple treat as fêted British choreographer Russell Maliphant sets his sizzling steps to a fresh score by Vangelis, with costumes by fashion queen Mary Katrantzou.
20 Nov – 4 Dec
