The Perfect Date Night In Athens
- by XpatAthens
- Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Athens can bring out the romantic in you too! Here are some fun ideas for every kind of couple on what you can do for a perfect date night, from seaside sunsets to midnight stargazing.
We're sure these suggestions will impress, surprise and charm your date or significant other!
The Cultured Couple
Are you the duo that gets fired up by art? Stroll around the stunning Acropolis Museum, looking for representations of Eros and Aphrodite as you wander among the statues in its glass-walled halls. The museum stays open until midnight on Fridays, with live jazz in the sleek modern Greek restaurant. Head up Rovertou Galli Street for dinner at Attikos Greek House, a rooftop restaurant with the Parthenon so close you can almost touch it. The roof garden is smaller and more intimate at Athens Was hotel nearby, but the menu is more sophisticated. The view from the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman amphitheatre built into the slopes of the Acropolis, is even more dazzling. Just have dinner first; the show doesn’t begin until after sunset.
The Daylight Romantics
Got an early flight or ferry to catch? The glittering Athens Riviera will get your heartbeat racing any time of the day or year. If you want to impress your date, book a sunbed and a massage at Astir Beach—in Athens, it’s warm enough to sunbathe and even swim for at least six months of the year. (Adjacent Vouliagmeni bay is more budget-friendly). For a seaside lunch, head to Lambros for some grilled fish, thinly sliced octopus, and saganaki (fried cheese) or Blue Fish for seafood served on a deck suspended above the sea. Then head over to Krabo, a boho beach bar on secluded Zoska bay (next to Kavouri), to watch the sunset with an Aperol spritz with a twist of lime and watermelon.
The Nature Lovers
You won’t find a more electrifying backdrop for a date than the Acropolis. Pack a blanket (or a couple of yoga mats), pick up some Greek cheese, charcuterie and dried fruits (or some takeaway from Ellinika Kaloudia or Pantopolion in Koukaki) and head up to Pnyx for a picnic with Parthenon views. This is where the ancient Athenian assembly met to debate the issues of the day. The entire hill is an archaeological site, but it’s rarely crowded—the perfect spot for practicing yoga or tai chi (outdoor classes are often held here). As dusk falls, wander down to the Athens Observatory, on the adjacent hill of the nymphs: it’s time for some stargazing.
The LGBT + Vibe
You won’t find a more electrifying backdrop for a date than the Acropolis. Pack a blanket (or a couple of yoga mats), pick up some Greek cheese, charcuterie and dried fruits (or some takeaway from Ellinika Kaloudia or Pantopolion in Koukaki) and head up to Pnyx for a picnic with Parthenon views. This is where the ancient Athenian assembly met to debate the issues of the day. The entire hill is an archaeological site, but it’s rarely crowded—the perfect spot for practicing yoga or tai chi (outdoor classes are often held here). As dusk falls, wander down to the Athens Observatory, on the adjacent hill of the nymphs: it’s time for some stargazing.
This content was originally published on This is Athens
Photo Credit: Thomas Gravanis
Whether you’ve just arrived in town – or have been here for years – Athens always has new secrets to share! This is Athens is the official guide to this captivating city of ancient energies and booming urban culture. Compiled by a team of specialist local writers, This is Athens brings you an authentic and intimate portrait of a living Athens beyond the guidebooks – along with daily curated listings of all the best events and great weekend inspiration all-year round. From must-know neighbourhoods and emerging art hubs, to gourmet hotspots, cool shopping and the buzziest bars, This is Athens will help you to get the most out of living in Athens!
Thank you This is Athens for your contribution as an XpatAthens Partner.
We're sure these suggestions will impress, surprise and charm your date or significant other!
The Cultured Couple
Are you the duo that gets fired up by art? Stroll around the stunning Acropolis Museum, looking for representations of Eros and Aphrodite as you wander among the statues in its glass-walled halls. The museum stays open until midnight on Fridays, with live jazz in the sleek modern Greek restaurant. Head up Rovertou Galli Street for dinner at Attikos Greek House, a rooftop restaurant with the Parthenon so close you can almost touch it. The roof garden is smaller and more intimate at Athens Was hotel nearby, but the menu is more sophisticated. The view from the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman amphitheatre built into the slopes of the Acropolis, is even more dazzling. Just have dinner first; the show doesn’t begin until after sunset.
The Daylight Romantics
Got an early flight or ferry to catch? The glittering Athens Riviera will get your heartbeat racing any time of the day or year. If you want to impress your date, book a sunbed and a massage at Astir Beach—in Athens, it’s warm enough to sunbathe and even swim for at least six months of the year. (Adjacent Vouliagmeni bay is more budget-friendly). For a seaside lunch, head to Lambros for some grilled fish, thinly sliced octopus, and saganaki (fried cheese) or Blue Fish for seafood served on a deck suspended above the sea. Then head over to Krabo, a boho beach bar on secluded Zoska bay (next to Kavouri), to watch the sunset with an Aperol spritz with a twist of lime and watermelon.
The Nature Lovers
You won’t find a more electrifying backdrop for a date than the Acropolis. Pack a blanket (or a couple of yoga mats), pick up some Greek cheese, charcuterie and dried fruits (or some takeaway from Ellinika Kaloudia or Pantopolion in Koukaki) and head up to Pnyx for a picnic with Parthenon views. This is where the ancient Athenian assembly met to debate the issues of the day. The entire hill is an archaeological site, but it’s rarely crowded—the perfect spot for practicing yoga or tai chi (outdoor classes are often held here). As dusk falls, wander down to the Athens Observatory, on the adjacent hill of the nymphs: it’s time for some stargazing.
The LGBT + Vibe
You won’t find a more electrifying backdrop for a date than the Acropolis. Pack a blanket (or a couple of yoga mats), pick up some Greek cheese, charcuterie and dried fruits (or some takeaway from Ellinika Kaloudia or Pantopolion in Koukaki) and head up to Pnyx for a picnic with Parthenon views. This is where the ancient Athenian assembly met to debate the issues of the day. The entire hill is an archaeological site, but it’s rarely crowded—the perfect spot for practicing yoga or tai chi (outdoor classes are often held here). As dusk falls, wander down to the Athens Observatory, on the adjacent hill of the nymphs: it’s time for some stargazing.
This content was originally published on This is Athens
Photo Credit: Thomas Gravanis
Whether you’ve just arrived in town – or have been here for years – Athens always has new secrets to share! This is Athens is the official guide to this captivating city of ancient energies and booming urban culture. Compiled by a team of specialist local writers, This is Athens brings you an authentic and intimate portrait of a living Athens beyond the guidebooks – along with daily curated listings of all the best events and great weekend inspiration all-year round. From must-know neighbourhoods and emerging art hubs, to gourmet hotspots, cool shopping and the buzziest bars, This is Athens will help you to get the most out of living in Athens!
Thank you This is Athens for your contribution as an XpatAthens Partner.