With the current popularity of investment immigration to Greece, guides to local life in Greece have become a hot topic for online searches. Here, we will introduce them to you step by step, starting with the markets in Greece.
Plaka Old Market Street
There is a gentle slope on Filellinon Street. Once you reach the top, you will find the Russian Orthodox Church of Agios Nikodimos. From there, turn towards the Acropolis onto Kidathineon Street. This area can be considered the liveliest and most crowded part of the Plaka district, lined with shops where you can find all kinds of arts and crafts and small Greek eateries you can imagine.
Monastiraki Square
Heading west from Syntagma Square, along Ermou Street or Mitropoleos Street, you can walk all the way to Monastiraki Square, which is famous for its flea market.
Ermou Street is famous for its many leather shops, and there are also many clothing stores, especially fur shops. The atmosphere on Mitropoleos Street is quite different; it is very religious because the largest Orthodox church in Athens is located on this street. On Sundays, the street is filled with devout believers coming to worship. In principle, if the church doors are open, you are free to enter and visit. The square in front of the church is also a great place to rest during the summer.
Don't rush forward; take a side street and turn into the small Pandrossou Street for a different surprise. The narrow road is filled with folk art shops, leather goods stores, and more, which will dazzle you. Most notably, many independent artists in Athens have set up shop here to sell their own handicrafts, making it well worth a visit.
Near the Monastiraki Square metro station, in the area north of the Agora, there is an open-air flea market every Sunday morning. All kinds of second-hand goods are piled up in the narrow streets. As long as you can think of it, you can buy everything here, from small mechanical parts to antique furniture. Those who like second-hand goods can spend half a day here treasure hunting, but don't forget to haggle. Second-hand CDs (300 Dr. each) or vinyl records (100-200 Dr. each) are very worthwhile purchases.
The Sunday flea market at Monastiraki Square is held on Ifestou Street. Because it is very crowded, movement is slow, and the sound of bargaining can be heard everywhere.
Omonia Square
Stadiou Street, which connects Omonia Square to the south with Syntagma Square, is one of the main streets in Athens. It is a modern street where theaters, department stores, and many shops are located. Another street, Athinas Street, leads to the Roman Agora and the Ancient Agora; it is an older-style street where you can see shops selling household daily necessities and religious items along the way. Walking along Athinas Street, you will pass the Central Market, which sells a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and there are also restaurants selling cheap and hearty meals.