Athens
Paphos
Avocado
€€
€€
(
30 Nikis Street, Syntagma, +30 210
323 7878
) This vegetarian venue is just an, er, avocado
stone’s throw from Syntagma Square in the centre of the
city (though it's probably best not to attempt). Great for
relaxed lunches after a hard day’s shopping.
Safka
€€€
€
(
80-82 Megalou Alexandrou, Keramikos,
+30 210 524 3340
) Despite its limited menu, Ikea-esque
decor and high prices, Athens’ first – and only –
Scandinavian restaurant continues to enjoy rave reviews.
It's probably because the food, which includes pressed
deer and beef shoulder, is quite wonderful.
Bronco
(
17 Diomidous Kyriakou Street, Kifissia, +30 210
623 6691
) This classic-rock bar draws in the crowds from
well beyond its catchment area in upmarket Kifissia.
Figures loved and idealised: Illustrating poems by
CP Cavafy
View more than 60 pieces of ancient art to
uncover the hidden world of the poet CP Cavafy at this
brilliant exhibition at the Cycladic Museum of Art.
Runs until the end of the month.
cycladic.gr
eva webster
Mandria Fish and Chips
€
€€€
(
Mandria Village
Square, +357 2642 2085
) This café-takeaway has earned
a reputation for serving up typically generous-sized
portions of some of the best fish and chips in Paphos.
Clean and cheerful, it’s en-route to the airport, too, so
makes a good pre-flight pit-stop.
Cavallini
€€€€
(
Poseidonos Avenue, +357 2696 4164
)
This cosy Italian serves some top nosh with the expected
array of seafood fare, plus traditional meat dishes. A
winner for special occasions.
Vintage Art House
(
7 Karaiskaki Street, +357 2610
1394
) This homey café doubles up as a gallery of quirky
memorabilia and local art and crafts. Regular live music
events attract a trendy crowd.
Joulietta Fine Chocolates
(
16A Alexandrou Ipsilandi,
Shop 1, +99 316 525
) makes (almost) everyone’s favourite
confectionary with punchy Cypriot
twists, such as
rosewater, lemon and honey. Great for gifts.
lucie robson
Athens's tourist season
goes up a gear
in March
A visit to the Tombs
of the Kings is a must
when in Paphos
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