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What to do and see in Athens, Attica: The Best Flea & Street Markets
Once known for smog, traffic and tacky architecture, Athens is a city reformed thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and all signs in perfect English make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated Athens sites include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
Restaurants in Athens
1. So What Leather Sandals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
"So What!" retail store was established in 2007 following "KOUROS" family's long time tradition since 1974 in the manufacture of Leather Sandals, Bags, Wallets & Handmade Leather Accessories. Our store is located in Plaka at Kapnikareas 10 street. Within a 150 m2 space, we offer the widest variety of Handmade Leather Sandals in the center of Athens with all styles of our own Greek "KOUROS" and "IRIS" brand names, along with other Handmade products from selected Greek manufacturers. Although we do specialize in our Handmade Leather Sandals we do offer other items such as Shoes, Flip Flops and Footwear in general for men, women & children, as well as a wide selection of Leather Bags & Backpacks, Belts, Hats, Wallets and other micro accessories, all 100% Handmade with Genuine Leather.
Reviewed By Ali_Bne
I first discovered this shop tucked away in a little laneway in the centre of Athens in August 2016. I was travelling by myself while my partner was in Singapore on business. I was exploring the Monastiraki Flea Market and walked the length and breadth of it to see everything that was on offer instead of jumping in and buying the first thing I saw. I am so glad I waited to make my purchases. Among all the shops selling similar style shoes SoWhat had, in my opinion, the most stylish designs. I bought a pair of Kouros & Iris 51 sandals in natural leather and Iris 4/5 in bronze together with some men's sandals for my partner. I wore the natural leather sandals every day for the rest of my time in Athens. I climbed up the Acropolis to the Parthenon. I walked hundreds of kilometres in the weeks I was in Greece. I drove around the entire Peloponnese Region and trekked across all the historical sites and towns in my SoWhat sandals. On my way home from Greece, I spent two weeks in Singapore and wore the sandals every day. Walking my way around Singapore. Since returning to Australia in September 2016 I have worn the sandals every single day - either around the house, shopping, going out with friends for coffee and lunch. The sandals are still going strong although the toe piece on the right hand shoe came away from the base last year, the left hand shoe is till in perfect condition. Brad's shoes have lasted the same amount of time and he has worn his every day since I gave them to him as well. I think this stands as testament to the quality and durability of these sandals. I recently managed to track down SoWhat Leather Sandals using Google Maps and working my way around the Monastiraki Flea Market. Once I had the shop name it was easy to find their website. After checking the photos on Google Maps I recognised it as the shop where I had bought my shoes. Last week I placed two online orders for more sandals and they are exactly the same quality as my previous ones. The owner is a very honest and honourable man. You can confidently buy from SoWhat online and know that your order will arrive. The owner and I had some email correspondence regarding my order and he couldn't have been more helpful or generous. I can unreservedly recommend SoWhat Leather Sandals to anyone looking for top quality leather goods, that will last for many years to come.
2. Avysinias Square
3. Central Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By NATHAN1909 - Zichron Yaakov, Israel
a unique experience, so impressing, lively, vibrant, a huge variety that you really can see in other markets in the world. we were especially impressed from the fish section. if you want to feel the pace of life in Greece, don't miss this market.
4. Monastraki Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By junior1907 - Istanbul, Turkey
Attached to Monastiraki Square and metro station, this touristic Street is very good option for tourists as hundreds of different kinds of stores are offering various kinds of Greek souveniers and other products. You can also dine here at one of the local taverna testing Greek food or shipping yr coffee.
5. The Meet Market
The Meet Market: A monthly celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit... A nomadic market place of local goods, fresh ideas and friendly folk. An audio-visual jigsaw of handmade & independently designed clothes, accessories, art, objects, organic body products, home ware, tasty food, vintage & retro collectables, records, interactive games, free prizes, dj sets and good vibes.
