Point #2 is what I want to see and read. Can you share some good small local tavernas or restaurants that are actually local based and low touristy. Thanks

@@gp3724 So basically, whatever you see around Monastiraki that has to do with food, don't go. I mean there are some exceptions but I haven't had good food around that area in a long time. What you should look for in Monastiraki, Syntagma, Psirri, Thiseio, Kolonaki, Koukaki are bars. There are some that are seasonal and open their rooftops after easter. Also stay away from international brands like McDonald's etc, completely garbage, we only eat those when we are drunk at 6:30 AM and our taste buds are dead from alcohol. For food some of my favourites are: 1)A bar restaurant in Koukaki called "Riza-Riza". Pretty solid food, coktails as well, also not that expensive. They make coktails with greek spirits as well and some are fire. And it's close to metro as well. 2)In Moschato, which is an area south of athens next to Pireus, there is a place called "To Zempereki". It's more of a traditional taverna, good food but all plates are , as we Greeks call them, "in the middle plates" which means that we order to drink ( most of the times wine ) and order a bunch of plates for everyone to nimble while we drink. There are no main courses like steak or pasta or whatever but to be honest you don't need a main dish. Also I recommend "Pink semi-sweet wine" to drink. 3)If you want fish food, in Kallithea there is a fish tavern called "Psarotaverna Antonia". Hands down, one of the best fish I have eaten in Athens. You can also go to Mikrolimano in Pireus to some restaurants like "Fraoula" or "Jimmy's Fish" but expect to pay way more. 4)"Alladin", if you want to eat middle eastern cuisine. Kebab, falafel, gyros, stuff like that. ( They aren't afraid to use their spices, food is good but you feel like a rock afterwards ). 5) Classic taverna as you seek : "Mirtia". It's in the area called Nea smirni. All good nothing to say more. Those are some places that came to my mind , also if you want street food like Souvlaki or burger mostly anywhere you see is fine except those in Monastiraki centre. For burgers if you see a place called "Jackaroo" , that's where most of us eat when we want burgers. All those places are value for money and you'll eat pretty good. There are many more too, so take those I mentioned with a grain of salt and ask around some more! Tip 1: Ask for peoples personal favourite places instead of generalizing. Tip 2: If you eat a lot and feel kinda bad and all heavy and stuff, order a shot of Mastich. We drink this so we can digest easier and faster if we eat a lot. Also it tastes awesome. Hope I helped, cheers

@@tripokarhdos Thank you for the suggestions

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Southern Greece is the Peleponnnese

@@conniep3164 It's true that Athens being situated in Attica is considered central Greece, but because we have the north-south divide (and rivalry) like Italy, Athens is by default considered the main city of "southern" Greece. Besides, the Peloponnese has no city that is on par with Thessaloniki or Athens in terms of size, culture, and significance.

Athens is the capital of Greece.

More like central with a bit southern in it. But lets be honest: with so many albanians Athens has the last few years the "influence" part from Albania is on point😂

Cash is always a good idea to have especially if you are going to rural areas. Since covid I would say many transactions are now done with credit cards but it wasn't the case in the past. Just remember to ask for a receipt either way to avoid any tax evasion on the owners part. And if you are eating out always ask for a menu to see the prices as you might get charged something completely different. It has even happened to me as a greek.

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There are plenty of scammers,loads and loads of pickpockets in the centre of Athens, on buses,on trains,anywhere that is crowded. There have been shootings and terrorist attacks in the past but not in recent years. It's still safe in general but if you do stand out like a tourist just be careful.

well, Greece doesn't have that many shootings or terrorist attack etc.

That sign predates the Germans by thousands of years.

not that I know of

Not anymore but it wont be bad to wear. Especially if its really crowded

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COVID restrictions have been completely lifted, only in hospitals/ pharmacies/ at the dentist, face masks are required.

@@doublep1980 cool thank you for the response!

No. Its completely free although on very crowded places it wont be bad if you wear mask to be completely safe. But its yiur choice

We just got back from Greece and we didn’t need to show our vaccination cards. Some taxis we did wear masks but other than than that it’s pretty open and flexible.

Not any longer.

Not anymore

no. They only use euro. So exchange your money when you arrive or even before then, maybe at your bank?

Some yes i think but they are really few. So use euro

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@@TalesFromTheRoad you think you know everything...just visiting once a country..pfff

really dude? I mean really???

If you have such opinion,please don't go back.

@@AthenBerlin we will not