GREECE 2026: Sailing Oddessy : Part 1

Saturday 8 August

We had lunch at the port while waiting for the sailing paperwork and logistics to be completed.

We are lucky to have been invited by Tony and Antionette on a sailing oddessy. 28 people on three yachts.

We set out and arrived in Aethina in time for a swim at the beach and dinner on the pier.

GREECE 2026 : ATHENS PART 2

Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August

Thursday : We loved the Acropolis Museum.

Then we headed to Syntagma Square.

And high tea at historic Hotel Grand Bretagne.

We whiled away our afternoon downtown and people watching at a street cafe.

We enjoyed extended sundowners at Athens Tiki Bar then dinner at our neighbourhood Opos Palia. 

Friday :  It was a slow start with coffee from Bakery Wagee before heading across to Hotel Amarilia in Voliagmeni; basically a coastal suburb of Athens. Another long lunch; today at seaside Garbi.

We met up with the Eikos sailing group for dinner at Panorama Restaurant.

Food and views - this is Greece 2026 so far!

GREECE 2026 : ATHENS : PART 1

Tuesday 4th to Wednesday 5th August

Tuesday. We checked into Cohort Koukaki, Athens and after a bit of a rest we were out and about exploring our neighbourhood. Koukaki is very central but not at all touristy like Plaka. We loved the independant shops and coffee bars. We enjoyed drinks at few outdoor bars like To Patari and dinner with locals at Kalyvas.

Wednesday.Good coffee from Loco. Uber is fantastic around Athens. Fast and cheap, using yellow cabs, no independant cars. At the Acropolis for a 10am timed ticket. It's crowded and hot but quite amazing.

We visiting Varvakios Market and surrounding Monastiraki.

Wonderful coffee at Sparkles.

We strolled through the Plaka district.

En Aithria is a good stop if you like beer.

By 3.30pm we were learning about Greek wine at Wine Tasting Athens.

Then cocktails at Line, voted best bar in Europe 2026.

Athens has an amazing bar scene by the way. Food,drinks, coffee and cakes could keep you busy in Athens for months. Back to Koukaki for a late dinner at Thomas Tavern. A bit more to touristy with prices to match.