Laiki Agora: Local Greek Farmer's Market

  • by XpatAthens
  • Thursday, 08 May 2025
Laiki Agora: Local Greek Farmer's Market
Greece is famous for its fresh fruit and vegetables and whether you live here or are just visiting, it is well worth your time (and pocket) to visit a market in your area.

The farmers markets or as it is locally known, ‘laiki agora’ (λαϊκή αγορά), which literally means the people's market. These markets are very common all over Greece, including Athens and its suburbs!

Laiki markets happen weekly in most neighbourhoods and sell mostly fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers and plants, as well as some household items and prepared foods. The laiki agora is considered an important social custom and tradition throughout Greece.

The products sold in the people's market are typically those comprising a Mediterranean diet, known for its healthy qualities, and are key ingredients in Greek cuisine. The produce sold is almost always local, or in Greek known as ‘dopio’ (ντόπιο), such as fresh fruits (depending on the season, oranges, apples, watermelons, melons, strawberries, and others), vegetables and leaf vegetables (like cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and lettuce), chicken, eggs from suburban farms, and fish.

Here are some tips for shopping at laiki:

1. You'll only find in season fruits and vegetables, so plan accordingly!

2. Take small euro notes and change with you.

3. It’s said that producers change their prices frequently within the same day, especially for sensitive products such as fish. The price is usually higher early in the morning (8-9h00) and is lowered later in the day, especially if the product does not sell well that particular day. Prices are always written on paper cards and said verbally. The lowest possible prices can be found after midday (particularly by 1-2pm); in many cases less than half the original starting price!

Below we've compiled a list of all the farmer's markets accordingly to the day of the week. Laiki markets usually start first thing in the morning by 8 am and run until products run out (typically until 2 pm). 

Weve done our best to provide accurate information, but this information can change every few months. However, you should be able to spot the farmer's market on the designated day by driving around the area and spotting the traffic!
 
If you'd like to tell us about a market not on the list below or an update
please send an email to ideas@xpatathens.com
 
MONDAY
 
Cholargos Aetidon Street (From 03/03/2025) 
Gerakas Iroon Politechniou Street
Goudi Georgiou Papandreou Street
Kifissia 1st May Street
Nea Erithraia Sevidikiou Street (From 07/04/2025 - 09/06/2025) 
Rafina Prousis Street
Zografou  Agios Ioannis Theologos Street (From 26/05/2025 - 20/11/2025)
Saronida Kefallinias Street
Neo Psichiko Xanthou Street (From 03/02/2025 - 02/06/2025)


TUESDAY
 
Ameplokipoi Lamprou Katsoni Street
Ano Glyfada Palamidiou Street
Alimos Chimaras Street (From 06/05/2025 to 26/08/2025)
Galatsi Karaiskaki Street (From 17/09/2024)
Kaisariani Vrioulon Street (From 14/01/2025 to 30/06/2025)
Kerameikos Kerameikou Street
Kifisia Erimanthou Street
Kipseli Sikinou Street (From 04/03/2025)
Koropi Nikolaou Konsta Street (From 04/02/2025 to 31/05/2025)
Melissia Palaion Patron Germanou Street
Moschato Solomou Street (From 20/05/2025)
Nea Filadelfia  Fleming Street (From 7/7/2015 to 31/12/2015)
Paiania Othonos Xounta Street (From 14/01/2025 to 30/08/2025)
Pagkrati Laertou, Laskou, Telamonos & Timotheou Street 
Tavros Eleftheriou Venizelou
Terpsithea Konstantinou Athanatou Street



WEDNESDAY

Anavissos Kiprianou Street
Dafni Eleftheriou Venizelou Street (From 12/02/2025)
Kato Petralona Pandorou Street
Kifissia Pavlou Bakogianni Street 
Nea Smirni Ellispontou Street
Peristeri Eleftheriou Venizelou Street
Vari Dilofo Folegandrou Street

















THURSDAY

Ano Ilisia Galinis Street
Elliniko Chrysanthou Trapezountos (From 16/01/2025)
Galatsi Galatsiou Street (From 19/09/2024)
Glyfada Alsous, Zevra, Kyprou & Lazaraki Street
Grammatiko Agiou Athanasiou
Kipseli Tinou & Sporadon Street (From 2/7/2015)
Nea Makri Dimitriadi Street
Papagou Pindou Street (From 03/04/2025 to 26/06/2025)
Voula Stratarxou Alexandrou Papagou Street (From 06/02/2025)
Pallini Eleftheriou Venizelou Street 

























FRIDAY

Agia Paraskeui Makedonias Street (From 17/01/2025 to 30/06/2025)
Kolonaki Ksenokratous Street 
Palaio Faliro Niriidon Street (From 25/10/2024)
Palaio Psychiko Dimokratias Street
Petralona Kallisthenous Street
Peristeri Pelopida Street
Vari Parking Varkiza Beach (From 20/09/2024 - 14/06/2025)
Neo Irakleio Kountouriotou Street (From 12/07/2024)








 
 














SATURDAY

Exarcheia  Kallidromiou Street
Glyka Nera Grigoriou Afxentiou
Maroussi Megalou Alexandrou Street (From 08/02/2025 - 07/06/2025)
Palaia Fokaia Karapiperi Street
Polidrosso Akakion Street (From 08/02/2025 - 07/06/2025)
Rafina Tsakonos Street
Vouliagmeni Thiseos Street






 
 



 
 






Athens Central Market

Located on Athinas street between Monastiraki and Omonia, Athens’ central market is open daily, except Sunday.  


Organic Food Markets

There are a growing number of markets where organic producers can sell their certified produce. Organic certification is regulated by the relevant law in force. At these markets, consumers can purchase fresh and manufactured organic products such as fruits, vegetables, edible olives, olive oil, wine, etc. Below is a list of organice markets around Athens.

Monday Kifissia, Kokkinara 80
Nea Smyrni, Syngrou Avenue 221
Tuesday Palaio Psychiko, Stratigou Kallari 48
Wednesday Filothei, Str. Ventiri Street
Piraeus, Klisovis & Chatzikyriakou Avenue Halandri
Chalandri, Ioanninon & Timfristou
Thursday Gerakas, Mavrovouniotou 29
Friday Cholargos, Sirou Street
Saturday Voula, Nireos 29





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
If you'd like to give us an update or tell us about a market not on the list above, please send an email to ideas@xpatathens.com