Organizing a shopping tour to Athens can give you a great bargain while you explore the culture of the ancient city. It's best to take a few days to not only browse all the local outlet malls and shopping centers in Athens, but also to sit in a cozy cafe.
To make sure you have good memories and good reviews of shopping in Athens after your trip, map out the following shopping areas in advance:
- Kolonaki district, where international and Greek fashion brands are represented;
- The districts of Glyfada and Kifissia, aimed primarily at wealthy shoppers;
- Ermou Street, the largest shopping street in the capital;
- Monastiraki, Patission and Plaka streets, where there are numerous stores (including souvenir stores) with democratic prices.
When exploring the major shopping centers of Athens, don't miss Mall Athens (Marousi district). Not only are there more than 200 stores, but also entertainment. The Attica department store and Golden Hall shopping center are also noteworthy.
If you're interested in outlets in Athens, check out the Factory Outlets (one near the capital's airport, the other in Piraeus). Another interesting outlet near Athens is McArthurGlen, a shopping complex near Attica Zoological Park (a 30-minute drive from the center of the capital).
When discussing shopping in Athens, reviews are most often about fur coats. There is a huge variety of fur coats on sale here. Any shopping district in Athens is sure to have a fur store.
To save up to 50-80% on your purchases, time your trip around the sales, usually mid-January-February and mid-July-August.
