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The Perfect Night Out In Athens, Greece
W hether you find yourself in Greece for business or pleasure, sampling the unique and plentiful nightlife in Athens should be high on your list of things to do during your stay. The perfect night out in Athens for the more romance-minded would probably include dinner at one of the many fantastic restaurants or cafes, such as Vitro, Alati, Archaeon Gevsis, or the Peacock Roof Garden, and a historic and exciting walk in the Acropolis district. Even if you're looking for a cheap holiday adventure in Greece, you can take night sightseeing tours, or just relax at one of the many sidewalk cafes and restaurants, and soak in all that Athens has to offer. Package holidays to Greece can put you right in the heart of the action, so get ready for fun in the sun on the Mediterranean!
Favorite restaurants found on popular Athens guides for visitors websites include:
Paradosiako - A loud, boisterous place offering fresh seafood and all kinds of Greek fare. Vyzantino Taverna - Another place to score the best in authentic Greek food.
Saita Bakaliaro - Offers up fabulous eats along with homemade wine, or "keema". The Hani - With an outdoor garden, live bouzoukia music, and tables right on busy Adriannou Street, this place shouldn't be missed.
Nightclubs/Nightlife: If you love to stay out till late, so does Athens!
For the nightclub/dance-oriented crowd, there are plenty of places to strut your stuff and see and meet other revelers in Athens. Most of the places where exciting nightlife can be found are concentrated in the centrally-located areas of the Psiri, Plaka, and Thission districts. clubs to found here include live rock and music clubs and taverns such as Rodon and the Camel Club, techno house music clubs such as Garage, Macamba, City Grove, and Bossa Nostra, and "mainstream" clubs like Prime Vision, and Space and Sound. Ambelofino and Karabani Restaurant offer authentic Greek music in a traditional tavern setting, for folks looking for a more truly Greek experience.
Rembetika music clubs are some of the most popular, for residents and tourists on package holidays to Greece alike, as they serve great food, and feature bands with violinists, mandolin players, accordionists, and singers. Athensguide.com says the Rembetika music acts "are all top-notch". Check out places like Diplochordon, Rembetiki Istoria, Pontiki, or Kavouras.
Whether you're on a cheap holiday tour, and are on a budget, or are an old hand at taking package holidays to Greece, there are many ways to enjoy the perfect night out in Athens. Romantic walks, amazing cafes and restaurants, live music clubs, dance clubs, gay and alternative clubs, and more history to explore than most places on earth--enjoying the nightlife in Athens won't be a stretch, by any means
