Greek society continues to be shrouded by a traditional air of conservative, faith-based and family-oriented ideology, but the LGBT scene is slowly and surely catching up with the rest of the western society. In Athens there are attractive and lively central neighborhoods such as Monastiraki and Gazi where gay mingling blossoms in sincere, with a large number of excellent clubs, cafes and bars offering quality entertainment attracting shiny, beautiful crowds. Top island destinations like Mykonos and Santorini as well as several other options that have become more gay-accommodating over the years such as Skiathos and Paros, also present the idyllic combination of stunning locations and top notch venues with an exciting and enticing gay scene. Greece's northern capital, Thessaloniki, is also becoming a popular destination for gay tourists, something enthusiastically backed by the city's progressive Mayor Yiannis Boutaris, with some great events (including an annual international gay film festival) and loca
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Where to eat in Athens!
Greek nourishment. Enough said. Famous for being one of the healthiest in the nature and one of the tastiest. From souvlaki to moussaka, taramosalata to pastitsio, foodies will be spoilt rotten in Athens. So, “Καλή όρεξη!” (Greek for ‘bon appetite – kali orexi).
Dopios
Dopios is our favorite restaurant in Athens. Most tourists will (quite rightly) head to the many restaurants in and around Plaka for a sentimental view of the Acropolis. You'll quickly find that they all offer the same sort of menu.
We stumbled on Topias because we wanted a adjust. We were not displeased. It's local food but with a Greek twist… tzatziki with Avo anyone? Herring salad? Grilled sardines wrapped in grape leaves? Trust us, every dish here is really nice. Oh, and make sure you leave room at the end for the walnut cake!
Location: It's located at Skouleniou 1, Athina 61 Greece.
Victory Café
One of the foremost places to head to for delicious Greek Gyro. We found it on Tripadvis
Gay Athens
The cradle of new Western civilization, Athens is a fascinating place. The recorded history of this city spans around 3, years, but the area has been continuously inhabited for at least 7, years, and there's much more than just the Parthenon, the temple to Athena elevated above the town, to enchant you here. This is a city where nearly every period someone digs in the ground, another antiquity is unearthed. Work on fresh subway lines has often had to be stopped, as ruins and artifacts of ancient civilizations are discovered along the way.
The gay scene here is growing every year. Makrigianni and Kolonaki have been the traditional male lover neighborhoods, but Gazi (or Gkazi) has become very trendy lately. It's a good place to start out, with gay-friendly cafes and restaurants along with bars and nightclubs all around, and all within walking distance of one another. Places uncover, close, or modify names quite frequently in Athens, so most international guides are quickly out of date --but in this neighborhood just follow your gaydar and the local flyers, and one p
Greece
Experiencing Greek Food
Greek Mediterranean cuisine is also testament to the country&#x;s long history, dating back to the Ancient Greeks who had a strong focus on olive oil, wheat, wine, and fish. The Byzantine era introduced new ingredients like meats, feta cheese, caviar, nutmeg, basil and lemons. The Ottoman Empire then contributed to the Greek cuisine, introducing staples like moussaka, tzatziki (yoghurt/cucumber/oil/mint dip), yuvarlakia (meatball/rice/lemon soup), keftethes (mince meatballs) and boureki (baked filled pastries).
Today, a traditional Greek meal will be at a taverna where you can order mezethes, many little plates of different specialties starting with olives, hummus, tahini, and tzatziki, and moving on to other starters like cheeses, keftethes, and dolmathes (stuffed vine leaves), before moving on to different meats or fish depending on which type of meze you pick.
The most popular wine in Greece is retsina, a white wine that has a distinct resin flavor. Greece also produces other fine wines, love Athiri, Malagousia and Moscofilero. Another popular