Explore Athens Central Market

This is a typical outdoor market, complete with yelling sellers and the associated odors. Greece is a wonderful place to visit even if you don't buy anything because the fruits there look and smell delicious.

Animal heads and corpses hang from hooks in front of onlookers, and butchers slice the meat in open booths, so this is not a place for the easily alarmed. Even if your stomach is sensitive, go to the vegetable section of the market and sample the olives there. Visit Miran for a look at the history of Athens and to enjoy some of their superb cured meats.

The other thing to note is that most of the vendors don’t speak English, but you can point to items that you’re interested in and use sign language (or a translation app).

Every day except Sunday, you can experience the buzz of the largest market in Athens. Athens Central Market extends to both sides of Athinas Street, with vegetables and olives sold on one side, and meat and fish on the other.

Hours: daily, except Sunday 7 am – 6 pm
Location: Athinas 42