10 Best Markets in Athens
Where to Go Shopping like a Local in Athens?
At the best markets in Athens, you can shop for Greek delicacies, artisan jewellery and high-quality clothing. Depending on where you go, you can also shop for antiques, second-hand vehicles and even farm animals. In the Greek capital, markets play a crucial role in everyday life, making them ideal places to soak up the culture, grab a bite, mingle with the locals and get your hands on a bargain.
Whether you want to check out bazaar-style stores on pedestrianised streets, search for vintage goods in historical squares or browse stalls by the side of a highway, there’s a market in the Greek capital for you. Find out where to go shopping like a local in the Greek capital below.
1. Central Municipal Athens Market
A foodie’s go-to spot in the Greek capital
Categorías: Ir de compras, Historia, Comida, Asequible
The Central Municipal Athens Market, locally known as Varvakeios Agora, is the largest food market in Athens. Here, you’ll find a diverse array of meat and seafood as well as fresh produce and herbs and spices. You can also feast on Greek delicacies at the market’s numerous restaurants.
The market opens every day except Sunday. Get there early before the stalls start to run empty. While you’re here, we recommend grabbing a drink and a dish such as tripe soup at Oinomageireio Epirus, a tavern that’s been serving the locals since 1898.
Dirección: Athinas, Athens 105 51, Greece
Horario: Monday–Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm (closed on Sundays)
Central Municipal Athens Market
2. Monastiraki Flea Market
A city-centre market that sells almost everything
Categorías: Ir de compras, Comida, Asequible
The Monastiraki Flea Market is more like a bazaar than a flea market, stretching across the cobblestone streets near Athens’ Monastiraki Square. At this market, you’ll find everything from handmade sandals to replicas of ancient Greek clothing. You can also fill up on delicious bites at various restaurants, cafés and ice cream parlours.
While the Monastiraki Flea Market is open daily, we recommend visiting on a Sunday, when more stalls take over the streets and when the nearby Avissinias Antique Market is in full swing. The market is just a 7-minute walk away from the Ancient Agora of Athens.
Dirección: Ifestou 2, Athens 105 55, Greece
Horario: Daily from 8 am to 8 pm
Teléfono: +30 69 4608 6114
Monastiraki Flea Market
3. Eleonas Flea Market
The best place in Athens to shop for bargains
Categorías: Ir de compras, Asequible
Eleonas Flea Market, also known as the Scavenger’s Flea Market, operates every weekend and attracts locals willing to search through large piles of products for bargains. You’ll find old goods such as CD players, used jewellery, watches, bikes and assorted homeware. You can also find a spot to dine while listening to traditional live Greek music.
The Eleonas Flea Market is usually busy, but don’t let the crowds put you off visit. Try and arrive before 7 am to get your hands on the best bargains before they’re snapped up. You can reach the market in around 20 minutes from the centre of Athens by taking the M3 train.
Dirección: Agias Annis 30, Egaleo 182 33, Greece
Horario: Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm, Sunday from 7 am to noon (closed Monday–Friday)
Eleonas Flea Market
4. Kypseli Municipal Market
A community-focused market with art workshops
Categorías: Ir de compras, Asequible
The Kypseli Municipal Market is a community market in Athens, founded in 1935. In addition to market stalls, Kypseli is home to an art gallery that hosts classes and workshops. Moreover, the market holds sustainability as one of its core values.
If you want to shop for local goods and do your part for the local community, browse the high-quality Greek products at Wise Greek, which raises money for people in need. Get there before 10 am if you want to avoid jostling with the crowds.
Dirección: Negri Fokionos 42, Athens 113 61, Greece
Horario: Monday–Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm (closed on Sundays)
Teléfono: +30 21 0321 0146
Kypseli Municipal Market
5. Avissinias
The destination for antiques in Athens
Categorías: Ir de compras, Asequible
Every Sunday at Avissinias Square, an impressive antique market takes over, where you can shop for goods like porcelain dinnerware, old lamps, knick-knacks, furniture and vintage hardware. You’ll also find plenty of options for food and drinks in the neighbourhood, and the famous Monastiraki Flea Market is just down the road.
You can reach the market at Avissinias by taking the train to Monastiraki metro station and walking from there. After a morning of shopping, you can walk to landmarks such as the Temple of Hephaestus and the Roman Forum of Athens.
Dirección: Flea Market, Ifestou, Athens 105 55, Greece
Horario: Sundays from 8 am (closed Monday–Saturday)
Avissinias
6. Kallidromiou Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices and dried nuts
Categorías: Ir de compras, Comida, Asequible
The Laiki Agora is a fresh market held in various neighbourhoods throughout Athens, with one of the most famous being located on Kallidromiou Street. At the Kallidromiou Farmers’ Market, you’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables as well as herbs, dried nuts and a selection of meat and seafood.
The produce market on Kallidromiou Street takes place every Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm, though we recommend getting there as early as possible to avoid missing out on the tastiest treats. Afterwards, you can walk to the Lofos Strefi City Viewpoint to take in panoramic views of Athens.
Dirección: Kallidromiou, Athens 114 73, Greece
Horario: Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm (closed Sunday–Friday)
Kallidromiou Farmers’ Market
7. Thissio Outdoor Market
Stalls selling artisan goods in a historic district
Categorías: Ir de compras, Asequible
At the Thissio Outdoor Market in Athens, you can browse artisan goods such as paintings and handmade jewellery. You’ll also find products ranging from second-hand cameras to clothes and homeware here. The shops and stalls are positioned on pedestrianised streets in one of the most historic districts of Athens.
The market is open daily, though be aware that operating hours can vary depending on the season. While you’re in the area, check out must-see attractions such as the Temple of Hephaestus, the Museum of Illusions and the Ancient Agora of Athens.
Dirección: Ag. Asomaton, Athens 105 55, Greece
Horario: Daily from 8 am to 10 pm
Thissio Outdoor Market
8. Evripidou Street Market
Dried fruits, herbs, nuts, and a variety of Greek cheeses
Categorías: Ir de compras, Asequible
The Evripidou Street Market is one of the most fragrant outdoor areas in Athens. Here, you can stock up on everything that ‘gets dried’, such as Greek herbs like chamomile and tea, dried fruits including pineapple, mango and raspberries, and a wide variety of nuts. You’ll also find a diverse range of Greek cheeses.
The stalls along Evripidou Street essentially act as an extension to the Central Municipal Athens Market, which is the largest food market in the Greek capital. If you want to learn about the city’s heritage after shopping, head over to the nearby National Historical Museum just a short walk east.
Dirección: Evripidou, Athina, Greece
Horario: Monday–Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm (closed on Sundays)
Evripidou Street Market
9. Piraeus Central Market
A fresh food market near the port area
Categorías: Ir de compras, Comida, Asequible
The Piraeus Central Market is located in the port area in the southern suburbs of Athens. Locals come here to stock up on fresh produce, meat, seafood and herbs from local producers, though you can also find products such as books, furniture and clothing. When you need to give your feet a rest, you can grab a table in a traditional tavern for a spot of meze dining.
The Piraeus Central Market opens every Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm, though keep in mind that the best products will sell quickly. You can reach the market from the centre of Athens by taking the M1 train, which departs every 8 minutes from Omonia. The ride takes about 30 minutes.
Dirección: El. Venizelou 10, Pireas 185 31, Greece
Horario: Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm
Piraeus Central Market
10. Schisto Flea Market
A large and diverse flea market on a highway
Categorías: Ir de compras, Asequible
Schisto Flea Market (Pazari Sxistou) occupies a 3-km stretch of highway just outside of Athens, but it attracts Athenians in their masses due to the variety on offer. Here, you can buy typical market goods such as food, homeware and trinkets. You can also see locals shop for farm animals, motorbikes and even secondhand cars.
Haggling is the norm at Schisto Flea Market, so don’t be afraid to push for a bargain. The market operates daily, but we recommend visiting on a Sunday when most of the food vendors are in full swing.
Dirección: Leof. Schistou Skaramagka 102, Perama 188 63, Greece
Horario: 24/7
Schisto Flea Market
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