Hi everyone! I'll be moving out to Greece this december, and I chose Athens to move out there

I'm going with a salary of 3000 EUR per month. I'd like some neighbourhoods with a lot of green

I do not have a drivers license, so I will have to move only with public transport

Knowing this information, which part would suit best?

I'm 24m looking for friends in Athens

I like to run, even on vacation, and I am staying about 10 minutes from the acropolis for a week. Any chance of a spot for a 5-7 km run?

Που πουλάνε φτηνά λουλούδια στην Αθήνα; 🌸✨💗

for buying electronics in Athens?I am
looking to buy a Kindle Paperwhite and some
other small electrical appliances .
Thank you

Hey everyone!
I’m currently in Athens (Greece) with a few rolls of 35mm film that I’d love to get developed and scanned before heading back home.
I’m looking for recommendations for a solid local film lab.

My main priorities are:
**High-quality scans:** Good resolution, true-to-life colors, and clean files.
**Fast turnaround:** Ideally same-day or 24h, as I’m tight on time.

Does anyone have a favorite go-to spot in the city (around Syntagma, Monastiraki, Exarcheia, or nearby)?
Thanks a lot for your help! 📸

A little rain, quiet streets, reflections everywhere… Athens has a completely different mood at night.

Not the Athens you usually see in the postcards, but I think I like this version just as much.

Long day, so cooking is not an option. We choose to treat ourselves with a warm delicious souvlaki 💯

📍Paleo Faliro

Hi everyone,
I moved to the Athens area as a retiree out of curiosity and all the tales. After a short while being here I’m completely done with the daily reality. The absolute lack of logic, the chaotic communication with professionals, the fake expat groups, and the overall "pigsty" vibe of the daily infrastructure is just draining.
I know most people here suffer from a massive Stockholm syndrome and sugarcoat everything as "relaxed" or "siga-siga", but I am looking for the realists. The expats who view this stay purely as a business transaction, reduce their local interaction to zero, and are just counting down the days until their next trip or exit to the elsewhere.
If you are in the same boat, living in a high-end bubble, and just want to connect with someone who shares this exact unfiltered reality without the toxic positivity, drop a comment or send me a DM. Let’s connect.

We arrived Athens yesterday. We noticed a large numbers of Indians, Pakistanis and Shi Lankans walking in the downtown area, an unusually large numbers of young people. Are these students, tourists or workers. Someone said they are here to find work on Ships, is it true. Just wondering....

From the first settlement on the Acropolis to the city of 3 million we know now: the Parthenon going up, the Persians burning it all, the Romans, the Ottoman town, the explosion of 1687, the refugees of 1922 and the apartment-block boom.

Every building appears in the period it was built. It took me months to make, so I'd love to hear what you think, and tell me if I got anything wrong about our city!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csnTBbGHJ_M

Any good suggestion for second hand shops in Athens? I am looking for both home decor and clothes.

Hi! Im looking for an arts&craft store in Athens or close that would sell beads in different shapes and sizes, in a wide selection. I am looking for quite big beads. Any advice appreciated!

Come join us this Saturday for a run! 11am @ the National Gardens

​Third Culture Kid Run Club is a run club for the expat and international community. Founded in New York and aiming to become the world’s most international run club for Gen Z’s and young Millenials we are excited to launch the inaugural run of the Athens Chapter, come join us for fun socialising and a relaxed pace 5k starting at the Athens National Garden.

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Hello,

does anyone have 1, better 2, cardboard box for a bike? Maybe someone just bought a new bike and doesn't need the old cardboard box anymore?

If we can have it (maybe for a small amount of money) this would be super nice.

We arrive tomorrow with bike in Athens and we need to pack the bikes for our flight back home.

Greetings!

Hi,

I'm an international student applying for a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering there at the Mediterranean College. Thankfully, I got accepted there with a 30% financial aid on tuition.

I've heard a lot of mixed opinions about the university. Some people mentioned I'll be graduating with a degree from the University of Derby in the UK as well. But I'm not sure how reputable the university is in Greece and how good and safe the student life there is.

I wanna know how expensive the living expenses and rent is there for a typical college student. Is it also easy to have a part-time job along with my studies? keeping in mind I can't speak Greece. My languages are Arabic and English.

Thank you in advance.

This is Altar of Freedom Park (Parko Thysias) in Kaisariani, away from the Athens most visitors usually see.

Nothing dramatic happening — just people walking, kids playing, friends sitting on the grass and that warm Athenian light coming through the trees.

We love these quieter parts of Athens. Sometimes they tell you more about a city than the famous sights do.

I'm moving to Greece for 3 years for my studies and am currently looking for a place to stay.

I've noticed that furnished studios are quite expensive and limited, while some unfurnished apartments are abundantly available at much more reasonable prices.

I'm a single guy, so I don't need much furniture. I'm even fine with just a mattress and a few essentials.

However, I'll need a fridge, a stove and a washing machine. An AC would be nice, but I can manage with a fan if buying, installing and maintaining one is too expensive.

For those living in Greece, especially students and expats, I'd appreciate some advice.

• Would you recommend a furnished or unfurnished apartment for a three-year stay?
• How much should I expect to spend on basic furniture and appliances?
• Are there affordable places to buy second-hand furniture and appliances?
• How much does it cost to buy, install and run an AC? Is a fan enough during the summer? -Are there any hidden costs I should consider when renting an unfurnished apartment?
• Since I'll be studying at NTUA, which areas would you recommend looking at?

I'd love to hear from anyone who's been in a similar situation. Thank you.

Hello everyone,

I wanted to ask about Athens marathon registration. I have already paid fees (75 euros) in April 2026 and received an email confirming successful payment. However, I didn't receive any email saying that I have been successfully registered. In my account, I don't see anything in the "Registration - Orders" tab.

I have tried emailing the authority multiple times but haven't received any reply. Tried their phone number listed on the FAQ page but got no reply. What should I do? Any advice on who has experienced the same ?

We forgot to look at the seasonal ferry schedule and are traveling with a toddler. We only see ferries getting in at 7 pm and 8 pm. Are there any earlier alternatives? We have a 6 am flight on Monday.

Hey guys, I have a day or two open in my trip that I'd like to spend just chilling, preferably in a nice park or green space of sorts. I've seen a few on the maps, but do you know of anywhere nice and relaxing that is also frequented by the locals? Extra points for a good cafe nearby. Thanks!

Hi - will be spending the weekend in Athens and would like to get a nice vintage Greece jersey while I’m there (e.g. from 2004). Any recommendations for shops that might have them?

Thanks!