A trip to Greece is unthinkable without shopping. Especially, if you are in the capital Athens. By the way, many tourists specially come here in July and February to make purchases at the lowest prices during the period of large-scale sales. “Price collapse” in Greek stores lasts 1.5 – 2 months – during this time everything those who want to have time to purchase clothes, shoes, accessories, interior items and much more.
12.06.2014
Большинство магазинов Афин работают с дневными перерывами.They are open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. from 9:00 to 15:00, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – from 9:00 to 14:30 In the evening – from 17:00 until 20:30. But shopping on the most famous shopping streets Cities can be exercised daily from 9:00 to 23:00. An exception – only national holidays, when in Athens almost closed all shops.
The main shopping areas of Athens
Plaka
In this area of Athens, the ancient Greeks made their purchases, because it is located in the very center of the city – at the foot of the Acropolis. On its many tangled streets can be found and fashionable boutiques of the most famous world brands, and small taverns, where locals like to drink their coffee. Walk around Plaka – sheer pleasure, because there are shops with traditional Greek souvenirs, and restaurants with stunning kitchen, and jewelry stores, past which are unlikely to be able to go through the representative of the beautiful half of humanity. Plaka – this is a very pleasant and lively place where everyone will find himself something to your liking. The main thing – to keep yourself in hand and not to buy because there is no one on numerous counters necessary rubbish, and really great stuff. Especially hard walk down the street where merchants lay out their covers with all kinds “good”, because every tourist hopes to find his treasure here and, yielding to the general mood, you can wander for a few hours, considering the goods of the local flea market. Here near sold and clothes with shoes, and local wine with olives and cheese.
Fans of antiques worth a look at the Coral store, on whose stalls exhibited icons, paintings, antiques and wood carving. However, if nothing attracted here – not trouble, after all, these shops in Plaka – even more than enough! Jewelry products here are relatively inexpensive, however this does not apply Handmade jewelry: such exclusive options Gifts here are presented in a large assortment and they cost not cheap. In addition, the Stick is also the center of cultural life of the capital: here are interesting museums, visiting which are included in the must-see program for tourists in Athens.
Monastiraki
This colorful district of the capital attracts tourists with its unique smells and sounds. And this is no accident, because Monastiraki – the center of trade in music instruments, exclusive vinyl records and all sorts of supported equipment for musicians. Hear the traditional the sounds of Greece can be on the street Batcne – here merchants sell tumberleki and bouzouki – national percussion and string instruments, on which customers are trying to play with pleasure. So unusual musical instrument will be a great addition to the interior and memory about visiting amazing Greece! By the way, about the interior: it is worth mentioning that in Monastiraki they also sell furniture, books, antiques, as well as shoes, clothing and many other useful and not very goods. Here is a paradise for lovers of flea markets, as the product range will impress even the most sophisticated shopaholic.
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Afinas Street
Afinas Street shops are located within from the metro station Monastiraki to Omonia station. it’s the same the historical center, and the stalls abound here utensils, souvenirs, art objects, painting, music tools and many other interesting things. The closer Tourists approach Omonia Square, the more often they are found in stores. mass market items for visitors: the costumes of Greek soldiers, T-shirts of local football teams, clothing and accessories with symbols and images of Greece, etc. And near the square itself Athens Central Market is located. In this place reigns amazing atmosphere: seafood is sold in the capital’s market, meat, fruits, vegetables and, of course, spices. Trade at this place boils the same way as hundreds of years ago: buyers are trying to bring down price, and sellers are praising their goods. Amazing a place that is definitely worth a visit!
Ermu Street
Hermou street got its name from the name of the ancient Greek god Trade Hermes. It is therefore not surprising that over time it became main trade artery of Athens. It was here at the end of the XIX century The first stores of fashion brands appeared, and since then Ermu – a favorite place for branded purchases for both tourists and for residents of the capital. Here you will find boutiques of world famous brands. Marks&Spencer, Benneton,Zara and others offering quality European shoes, clothes and accessories. Eminent stores on Ermu alternate with small boutiques, restaurants and taverns, while the street is closed to traffic. Shop here – it is a pleasure, because in the intervals between looking at shop windows you can take a break at a cozy table with a glass of wine or cold frappe
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Kolonaki
Kolonaki – this name is the territory located between the foot of the Lycabet Hill and Syntagma Square. This area is interesting primarily because it is located shops of the best brands of Greek clothing and shoes. Their names are rare You will hear outside the country, but it is here that quality goods that can often be bought only in Greece. But for lovers of branded items there are shops where You can personally compare the quality of work of Greek designers with American or English designs. In Kolonaki also there are taverns, antique shops and jewelry the shops.
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Shopping centers Athens
In addition to shops, boutiques and flea markets in Athens, as in any other world capital, plenty of department stores and shopping malls where tourists happily stroll through the cool air conditioned rooms.
Attica
Department store “Attica” is located in the historic building near the central square of Athens Syntagma. In the design interior architects have skillfully combined modern and inherent in the building initially the elements of decor. The area of the store – 25 thousand square meters m, there are about 360 boutiques opened in which goods about 860 marks. Attica is the place to buy quality clothing and shoes for adults and children. Here you can find goods and famous manufacturers, for example, American Eagle, and local small firms. On the territory of the department store there are also cafes and places for recreation.
The mall athens
The Mall Athens is one of the largest Eastern European shopping malls, which was opened in 2005. It is located in the Athens district of Maroussi and unites in its territory of about 200 stores. The range of products in the mall “Athens” – the most diverse. These are clothes, shoes, and accessories, as well as cosmetics, perfumes and more. Here there are shops Levi’s, Guess, Adidas, H&M и многих других,including Greek, brands, as well as a cinema, bowling club, and children’s park. It is worth mentioning that the owners of The Mall Athens care not only about the revenue, but also about the cultural component recreation, therefore, there are periodically held artistic installations, exhibitions and other interesting cultural events. Not surprisingly, the largest Athens mall is visited annually. about 1 million people.
The golden hall
This place for the most stylish citizens and guests of Athens is considered one of the best metropolitan shopping centers. Exquisite three-story Golden Hall is also located in the Maroussi district, on the famous Avenue Kiffisas. Its area is 41 thousand square meters, and all this territory – boutiques of more than 100 famous manufacturers items of wardrobe, interior, as well as bookstores, gourmet cafes and restaurants. Another plus of this mall is own underground parking for 1400 places, so bring the purchase to car is not difficult.
Factory Outlet
There are two outlet centers in Athens: Faliro in Piraeus and the second in the urban area airport. Despite the fact that they are located in the suburbs, on considerable distance from the city center, buyers are always here lot. This is not surprising, given that it is here that the local people and tourists are happy to buy branded items by significant discounts. On the shelves of outlet centers can be found discounted items of almost all brands that are represented in Athens – both local and foreign.
Sales in Athens 2014
In winter, sales in Athens were held from January 13 to the end February This year summer sales will start from 14 July and will last until the end of August.
And that’s not all: from the year before last the authorities of the capital of Greece gave welcome to hold four sales periods instead of two: now “price collapse” in Athens not only occurs in winter and summer, but also in the first decade of November and May: these are the so-called “10 days of special offers “. So if your vacation coincides with the season of sales – do not miss the chance to fill up your bags with quality European things!
Have a nice shopping!
