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When to Visit - Arts and Events
Athens has much to offer culturally. During the summer, music, dance and theatre performances are held at the huge, open-air marble theatre at the foot of the Acropolis. The productions of classical Greek plays are particularly spectacular. These plays are the focal point of Athens' cultural scene.
Athens Dining
In the summer Greek food abounds with sun-kissed olives, seasonal salads and succulent fresh fruit. Winter brings with it the new delicacies of Greek desserts such a kataifi, a concoction of nuts, wheat and honey.
Tavernas, dotted along the narrow, winding streets at the foot of the Acropolis, serve fresh fish and roasted meat while traditional Greek music plays in the background. For those wanting a change from spicy Greek food, there are also many restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world.
Athens Tipping Advice
Service charge is 15% in Greece and is usually incorporated in bills. However, it is customary to leave a tip of up to 10% for waiters and a further tip for busboys, who work for tips alone. Others, such as porters, should be tipped in proportion to the level of service rendered. Tip doormen and concierges between EUR 1.50 and EUR 3.00.
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46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens, Greece |
Constitution Square, Athens, 10563 Greece |
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8, Timoleontos Vassou Str. Athens 11521 Greece |
06, Makri Street, Athens 11743 Greece |
40 Apollonos Street,Vouliagmeni Athens 16671,Greece |
40 Apollonos Street,Vouliagmeni,Athens 16671,Greece |
Attica Avenue 40, 2 Klm, Athens, Greece |
3, Mykonou & Kolokotroni Street, Athens, 145 62, Greece |
1 Artemisiou Street, Glyfada, Athens, GR-166 75, Greece |
3 Keramikou & Zinonos Street, Athens, GR-10437, Greece |
25 Michalakopoulou Street, Athens, GR-115 28, Greece |
16, Bouboulinas Str, Athens, GR-106 82, Greece |
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Diligianni Str 40,Athens,10438,Greece |
50 Michalacopoulou Ave.,Athens,11528 Greece |
21, Lekka Str. ,Athenes 10562,Grèce |
Mousson 7, 11742 Athens, Greece |
4 Rovertou Galli Street,Athens 11742,Greece |
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105 AL PAPANASTASIU AVE, CASTELLA, PIRAEUS-ATHENS, Greece, 18533 |
41 Apollonos Street,Vouliagmeni/athens 16671,Greece |
25 Filadelfias Street and Samou Street,Athens,Greece 8614 |
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