Newsletter November 2021
Rooftop cocktails in Athens
Amalia Kovaiou
Come Mingle with Athens in November
We Athenians love to mingle. Whether it’s connecting with like-minded people we cross paths with spontaneously in the street. Or shooting the breeze with our oldest pals at our favourite “stekia” (hangouts). More than just bars, these quintessentially Athenian haunts dish up great food, great drinks and cool urban vibes. So if you’re in town for the Athens Classic Marathon later this month, be sure to drop by and say hi. You’ll feel right at home by your second round.
Thomas Gravanis
7 Cool Urban Hangouts in Athens where you can Drink with Locals
You didn’t come to Athens to drink overpriced cocktails in soulless tourist traps. We’ve got the inside track on the friendliest off-grid bars and cafes to pull up a stool at. Read more
Thomas Gravanis
What it’s Really Like to Run the Athens Marathon
It’s the marathon that inspired them all. We give you the run-down (sorry) of the story behind this legendary long-distance race; what it feels like to compete; and the best spots in the city to catch all the exciting action from on November 14.
3 Hot International Art Shows to See in Athens in November
From Ai Weiwei to Marina Abramovic and Michael Landy, the cultural heat of Athens has lured some of the world’s most feted artists to exhibit solo. Here’s three more big international names to make a date with in the Greek capital this month.
The ruins of the Temple of Apollo.
3 Great Things to Do in Athens in November
- Make a date with destiny at the famous Oracle of Delphi without the crowds and the sweat. This enigmatic site makes a top day trip from Athens and there’s plenty to see along the way.
- Splash out on a memorable modern Greek meal at a refined dining hotspot such as newcomer, Delta, above the Greek National Opera. Cash-strapped? Nosh your way around Athens on a culinary taste safari with our 24-hour budget eating itinerary.
- Embrace November’s sporty spirit on a fun-for-all-ages Olympic Workout Tour at historic sites linked with the Olympic Games . Or lace up for one of our Sightseeing on the Run routes;
What’s on in Athens
Marc Monnet: Bibilolo / 5-7 November
If you have an ear for the boundary breaking, you’ll love this operatic phantasmagoria, based on an electro-acoustic work by French composer Marc Monnet.
Sonia Yoncheva / 4 November
Red-blooded Bulgarian soprano Sonia Yoncheva presents a recital of the arias of Giacomo Puccini for the Greek National Opera and "Together for the Child".
The Glass Menagerie / 13-14 November
Tennessee William’s melancholy 1944 masterpiece comes to life at the Onassis Stegi for three exciting performances, starring iconic French thesp Isabelle Huppert.
Kallos: The Ultimate Beauty / Until 16 January
A large-scale exhibition by the Museum of Cycladic Art that spotlights the contribution of ancient Greece to the meaning of “beauty” throughout history.