Newsletter October 2020

As winter fast approaches across Europe, Athens is emerging as an alluring choice for a positive, remote-working life shift. Wonderfully mild autumn days shorten and new projects flourish. Creative passions flow, stoked by the city’s ancient energies and reverberating urban culture. Even in the shadow of corona, Greeks will never lose their zest for life and sociable interactions. Factor in, too, our year-round sunshine, affordability, hospitable natures - and intrinsic life balance. Work hard, play hard, live in the now. It's the Athenian credo.

“There’s an aliveness in Athens and so much creative inspiration all around. I feel accepted and safe here.” Athens is attracting an adventurous new breed of traveler: the long-stay visitor who is chasing sunshine, culture and a more balanced working lifestyle in the era of pandemic. Read More

Whether you’re a fully-fledged digital nomad, need to catch up on some emails, or just want to get out of the house to shift up your creative energy, we’ve got the lowdown on the best cafes where you can get down to business - and enjoy great coffee and conversation too. Read More

Clock-off and re-charge your battery with a serious dose of nature therapy. Choose from rejuvenating alpine paths, intrepid treks near ancient ruins or lush forest trails with byzantine delights  - all within an hour of the Acropolis. Read More

• Our legendary Parthenon shines brighter than ever under its new state of the art lighting,
so why not enjoy the world-class Acropolis Museum in a different light too? Take an exclusive night tour, led by an archaeologist.
• For quirky homewares, on-trend souvenirs and standout gifts, pop on your walking shoes and set out on a shopping safari to explore Athens’ best concept stores andGreek design shops.
• The crowds may have disappeared, but the cats aren't going anywhere! Prowl some of the prettiest pockets of Plaka and the Acropolis Hill on a fun Cats of Athens DIY audio tour.

Ubuntu
At a time when the issue of discrimination - racial or otherwise - is as urgent as ever, comes this rich trove of contemporary African art in all its expressive energy and diversity. Catch it at the new National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Until 18 March

Athens Photo Festival
Athens Photofestival returns to the Benaki Museum with its mission of relatability and introspection through imagery at a mass display of 108 artists and photographers.
Until 15 November

Ancient Vibes in Contemporary Ceramics
Connect with the soothing rhythms of one of Athens’ most ancient crafts – ceramics - as modern potters create on-site works at design studio Mon Coin.
Until 31 October

Elephant in the Room
Rising art star Joy Labinjo has made a name for herself by painting it black. See the intimate paintings this British-Nigerian artist created during lockdown in the crucible of Black Lives Matter protests. .
Until 31 October

Pavlos Samios: Café Paradise
Famous Greek painter Pavlos Samios awakens his memory of simpler times, immersed in 1980s Athenian society in this feel-good exhibition in Kolonaki.
Until 17 October

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