How to Spend a Month in Athens (Without Feeling Like a Tourist)

Live Like a Local with HomeStory

A month in Athens is the perfect balance between travel and lifestyle. With enough time to explore slowly and dive deeper into the city’s rhythms, you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like a true local. Here’s how to make the most of 30 days in the Greek capital.

Week 1: Settle In

Explore your neighborhood: Kypseli, Metaxourgio, or Exarchia.

Visit your local laiki agora (farmers’ market).

Discover the essentials: bakeries, groceries, dry cleaners.

Set up your remote work routine in your HomeStory home.

Week 2: Discover the Unexpected

Now that you’ve settled in, it’s time to wander. Get lost on purpose in:

Anafiotika: A Cycladic village under the Acropolis.

Pangrati: With its art galleries and leafy squares.

Petralona: Known for its Sunday brunch and tavernas.

Week 3: Connect with Culture

Take a pottery or cooking class.

Attend a rooftop poetry reading or underground concert.

Visit lesser-known museums like the Museum of Cycladic Art.

Week 4: Make It Yours

Build a personal routine: morning coffee, daily walk, evening wine.

Visit a local barber or beauty salon.

Host friends or new acquaintances for dinner in your HomeStory apartment.

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Located in vibrant neighborhoods filled with local flavor.

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