Laiki Agora: Local Greek Farmer's Market
- by XpatAthens
- Thursday, 08 May 2025
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).
We’ve 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!
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).
We’ve 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.
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
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