Things to do in Athens, Attica: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Maximum five minute walk from Panepistimio metro station which is located next to Propylaea, one of the most beautiful monuments of Athens.

"A river flows in Athens" informs us Kostas Anastopoulos, owner of the bookstore and publishing "Alpheus". The first versions of "Alpheus" were left-wing viewpoint books focusing on topics the National Resistance and the Civil War, and particularly in the Peloponnese. But the course was enriched with political and philosophical essays, and poetry and literature books. The bookstore currently has several rare editions and a wide range of scientific books.

Hi! My name is Pinelopi and I am a store owner, and the artisan behind the creations :) of a small business in Athens. Everything I sell I design and create myself, from small cute trinkets (rings, embroidered earrings, necklaces, bracelets and many more) to custom bags, purses and large photo prints. I think my work represents modern Greek culture in conjunction with our tradition! See you!

In this small deli placed next to Exarheia square you can find a big variety of traditional Greek products such as olives, rusks, pasta, cold cuts, honey, and 45 different kind of cheese.

If you are looking for stylish tailor-made wedding dresses or cocktail dresses, you must visit Joycard Concept Store, the best tailor-made designers atelier in town. Unique embroidered laces, quality silk and tulle are some of the fabrics we match with modern romantic chic designs inspired by fairytales. Are you invited to a special occasion? Be a star by wearing Joycard Concept.

Athenian workshop creating fashion accessories, home decor, souvenirs & more. Inspired by Art History. Retail & wholesale. We produce silk screen printed items with fabric and leather and we carry out the whole production process for leather crafts: cutting, printing, gluing, sewing, etc. The collections are getting bigger every year, we started out by doing T-shirts for the tourist market in Greece and Spain, and now we offer different collections for both the souvenir and the fashion market. We have found real joy in designing leather crafts, so we are focusing on experimenting and creating a bigger variety of different products: notebooks, pen cases, mousepads, rulers and different kinds of office supplies, as well as purses, cases, bags, portfolios, backpacks and other kinds of fashion accessories.

In the specialized stores POLO Center, you will find equipment for outdoor, traveling, hiking, climbing, backpacking, etc. Our motto “explore your limits” invites us to explore our boundaries, wherever they may be, from conquering a demanding peak to taking a stroll through the city or school, university, excursion. In addition to the companies that POLO represents exclusively throughout Greece (SALEWA, SCARPA, CAMP, REGATTA, GREGORY, TENDON, METOLIUS, CASSIN, SOURCE, TILLEY), you will find a wide range of other brands such as MARMOT, MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT, SALOMON, PETZL, OSPREY, LOWE ALPINE, ODLO and many others.