The Radio Days Europe ’25 conference schedule is packed from early morning til late night for the conference days, but if you fly in early, here are some suggestions of how to spend an extra day in Athens from a well known radio industry local.
Morning show presenter Penelope Anastasopoulou from Red 96.3 finds Athens really fascinating.
She says, “Athenian light and vibe is something you discover and take in as you wander around downtown, in the streets of Plaka were it all started, crossing Monastiraki’s alleys and reaching Psirri where it’s all happening.” This adds up to a day well spent in Athens.
We asked Penelope to give us her recommendations of what to do in Athens for anyone coming in for Radio Days. She recommends:
Start the day with…
You can always start your day at your hotel’s restaurant, or visit one of many bakeries with delicious Greek pastries in almost every corner of the city! Ask for a tyropita, cheese pie, a classic Greek delicacy to start your day Greek style!
Sights, favourite places, insider tips
Downtown is the place to be and you can visit a lot of different locations by foot since everything is close to each other and connected in a really interesting way.
Get on metro station “Ampelokipi” or “Evangelismos” depending on your hotel ‘s location and get off at metro station “Monastiraki” or “Akropoli” depending on how you want to start your day.
If you choose to wander around, shopping and feeling the pulse of Athens, choose “Monastiraki” station, go shopping in Ermou street and have your brunch or lunch in Psirri.
If you choose to visit the Acropolis or the museum choose “Akropolis” station and then, lose yourselves around Plaka and Anafiotika.
Akropolis https://hhticket.gr/tap_b2c_new/greek/tap.exe?PM=P1P&place=000000002
Akropolis museum https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/
Coffee spots and brunch:
Melina Merkouri café https://www.tripadvisor.com.gr/Restaurant_Review-g189400-d2622001-Reviews-Melina_Merkouri_Cafe-Athens_Attica.html
Lunch
If you feel tired, you can grab something to eat at the Acropolis museum, https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/kafe-estiatorio
or else choose from the list below. Make sure to contact the restaurants for reservations:
Restaurants:
SPIROS & VASILIS https://maps.app.goo.gl/BZXYKyFKvHeFTE1q7
Geco Athens https://maps.app.goo.gl/6Vd1XrdBhyD6DPNB6
SUMA_Athens https://maps.app.goo.gl/kCZqVaiieTQ46w2CA
Ma Che Vuoi https://maps.app.goo.gl/qUNB1QCVGgaBLeAp9
Herve https://maps.app.goo.gl/BzAuKn8F5qQygVgM7
Sole Giaguaro Athens Italian Dining House https://maps.app.goo.gl/xa2vq2beh8Yjze3Q6
Rafiki https://maps.app.goo.gl/hPQChmYtf7CyYKRC7
Felicita – Aperitivo & Wine Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/q9F8CS9xnNZH5U1x6
Ergon Restaurant https://houses.ergonfoods.com/ergon-house-athens/food-experience
Souvlaki:
Lefteris https://maps.app.goo.gl/s6zvL8e42s8c2eg29
Kapsa https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lb7sXko8uDy6Zape6
Ta koritsia (since 1977) https://maps.app.goo.gl/sNCXM2oZC1jzpNWL9
Dinner choices:
Exmachina https://www.exmachinagreece.com/el/restaurant/
Lost Athens https://www.lostathens.gr
Sole Giaguaro https://solegiaguaro.gr/el/
Tsiftis https://www.facebook.com/people/tsiftis_gastrokoutouki/100078400145176/
Gallina https://www.gallina.gr
Gorlomi https://gorlomi.gr
Provelegios https://nolanverse.com/proveleggios/
Veritable https://veritable-bistrot.gr
Soil https://soilrestaurant.gr
Flower Pizza https://flowerathens.com/el
Drinks:
Note this article on some great bar suggestions – https://www.thisisathens.org/nightlife/bars
Plateia Mavili (metro station Megaro Mousikis)
- Kyrios
- Mpriki
- Lora”s
- Athina
Burger Disco https://www.burgerdiscoclub.com
If you prefer a cosier environment with a breathtaking view of the city visit Deos https://deosathens.gr (metro station “Panormou”) for dinner, dessert and drinks all in one place.
I hope you’ll find this information helpful during your staying in Athens, where hopefully you‘ll create beautiful memories!
Enjoy this year’s event
About: Penelope Anastasopoulou
This girl always had the radio on in her dreams and goals. After becoming an actress, singer, presenter and mother, she checked off her list of goals and wondered why this one wishful thinking of being in front of a radio microphone every day hadn’t come true.
Until she was told to be absolutely clear and specific when setting goals, since the universe understood that, since she declared herself an actress, she probably meant playing the radio producer in a series, let’s say (it happened in 2013).
One day she got mad at the injustice of the universe (it happens often) and while singing “I see RED” she realized that she had to look exactly where she wanted to go. Only on RED 96.3!
Penelope Anastasopoulou is on air at Red 96.3, weekdays 10:00am – Noon.