Climate
Spring and late autumn are the best times to visit Athens . Summer can be hot and dry.
Tourist information
The tourist information office. 24 Tsochas Street, Ambelokipi.
Athens shopping
Athens along with all of Greece and the Greek islands is known for its quaint outdoor markets as well as its modern malls. Items that are favorites of most tourists are Olive oil, Baked goods, Cheeses like Feta, Mizithra and Kasseri, a vast variety of wines including red wine, white wine, dessert wine and retsina, clothes such as T-shirts with Greek emblems, Art posters, Greek music, designer 22K gold and sterling silver jewelry, gifts from museums such as columns, busts, key chains, etc.
If you are traveling to the islands, you can get a variety of sunglasses, hats, fruits, nuts, pottery, and authentic Greek hand crafted incredible real gold and silver jewelry.
Another way to get unique yet authentic Greek treasures is to visit the Ekonomeas Gallery in the Plaka Area on the corner of Dexippou and Panos street. Here tourists can find incredible reproductions of most ancient artifacts similar to what you may see in the museums. These are made by the talented Greek artist, Antonis Pallas. They also offer international shipping.
In Athens, there are several malls where high quality and high fashion items are on sale. Internationally known brands of cosmetics, leather goods, foot wear, clothing, etc are on sale through the year.
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