Upcoming events in Athens

- KEM Vending Machine International Athens 2010 runs from 19-22 February 2010 at the Helexpo Palace in Athens, bringing together major players from the vending machine industry in the spectacular city of Athens. Highly recommended for making business contacts in the vending machine sector.

- The Athens Carnival, from 1-29th February, is an essential event in the 2010 carnivals calendar. Athens is transformed into an enormous, fun-filled fancy dress party, with loads of activities for all the family. Unmissable!

- Christos Hatzis’ music will play at Megaron Moussikis in Athens. On the 31st of March you can listen to music by Hatzis, an internationally renowned composer, played by the Athens Chamber Orchestra and some of the best Greek soloists. A great plan if you like Christos Hatzis and you are travelling to Athens in March.

Athens......Playing with time!

Long, long History

Athens (or Athéna), is the capital of the Hellenic Republic of Greece as well as the administrative centre of the Attica district. It is one of the oldest cities in the world with recorded history that dates back over 3,000 years.

Athens...Mediterranean Vibe

Athens, capital of Greece, is full of exciting neighbourhoods, each with its own personality and character that need to be discovered. Not only will you experience the excitement of visiting places where great historic events took place centuries ago in the heady days of Ancient Greece, but also you will be impressed when visiting former industrial neighbourhoods now emerging as trendy hot spots. Former location like Ermen Street are being transformed into swanky quarters for designer ateliers, ranging from Versace to Dolce & Gabbana, and a number of boutiques and galleries that have revived the city centre by making Athens neighbourhoods trendy art districts.

More than the Acropolis and the Olympics

There is a lot more to Athens than the Acropolis. Here, Ancient culture meets modern city life with spectacular results! The biggest attraction in Athens however is what remains of ancient Greek civilisation and this indeed is fascinating. The Acropolis is one of the world’s most famous landmarks and an emblem of Greece’s history and culture, combined with the nightlife, a wonderful climate, delicious cuisine and the renowned Greek hospitality are just some of the countless attractions Athens has to offer.

They provide a unique opportunity for those visiting the cradle of democracy, an experience you will never forget. In addition to the celebrated classical sites, the city boasts Byzantine, medieval and 19th-century monuments as well the “The National Archaeological Museum” and areas of surprising natural beauty. Despite the traffic, there is an endearing village-like quality in the city’s neighbourhoods. Get a glimpse of typical Greek street life in the cafes, taverns and markets around Plaka. Moreover, Athens has the finest restaurants and the most varied nightlife in the country and remains a major European centre of culture.

Athens Sun, sand, fun (and blue flags!)

Athens is one of the few European capitals that can be proud of the quantity and variety of its beaches. Athens and Greece in general offers some of the most amazing Mediterranean beaches; 97% of them have received the EC blue flag as a mark of quality. Renting a car is a good idea if you want to be able to get to certain beaches without worrying about bus schedules. Renting a 4x4 or a motorbike will help you access some of the isolated beaches and more interesting ones.