Take the chance of a short break for a trip to Athens for shopping with Cloudkeys

• November 18, 2022

We believe that everyone feels that they want to decompress from (another one, to be honest…) difficult year and the best opportunity for this is the upcoming holiday season. The shops have already started to decorate and prepare for Chrstmas shopping, while the city of Athens itself will light on the traditional christmas tree on Thursday, November 28 at 18.00. You can enjoy the malls in all their glory, but also don’t forget to support the small local market and shops in the center and its neighbourhoods.

The most important thing is to find clean accommodation, ready to welcome you and people to help you with your needs, so that to save time and get the most from the city. As you are here, that’s the first step. DIscover our comfortable furnished apartmentsthat are available the days of your stay, in Κουκάκι and Acropolis area as well in Ampelokipoi and Ilisia that are strategicallly located in the center of all the things you want to do in Athens during your visit in Greek capital (at the end of this post, you will find the magic code for a discount).

an But let’s see the days and hours of operation, which Sundays the shops will stay open and some activities we suggest to do, especially if you are visiting Athens for the first time with your children.

Open shops on Sundays

On December 1st the shops will remain open. Combined with Black Friday which this year falls on November 29th, we have a whole Friday weekend ahead of us that we can take advantage of for great prices and discounts. And as you know, some offers can only be found in person, in physical stores.

To be more specific, on Sunday 1/12, from 11.00 to 18.00 the stores of the shopping malls will be open: The Mall Athens, Golden Hall, Athens Metro Mall, Avenue Mall, McArthurGlenn.

Isn’t this program working for you? Plan your Christmas visit to Athens!

From December 12 begins officially the festive opening hours where the shops will remain open from 09.00 to 21.00 and on Sundays 15, 22 and 29 December from 09.00 to 18.00. We remind you that the days 25 & 26 December, as well as 1 & 2 January are official holidays and therefore shops are closed.

Other activities to do in Athens

Even if it’s not your first time in Athens and you think you already know the city well, the list we have prepared is useful and may contain some not so well known tips for creating beautiful and unique memories with your family. Of course, if you need more activities as you’ve really seen it all, here we are to help you plan magical visits to Athens!

 

• Treasure Hunt in Acropolis, a city adventure for all ages where a British professor goes missing and is wanted from, guess who? You!

 

• An alternative treasure hunt, that many historical and cultural elements are revealed.

 

• Tholos is the new hemispherical Virtual Reality theatre and you will find it at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre.

 

• Of course you can reach out and “touch” the stars at the Eugenides Planetarium.

 

• At Museum of Illusions, nothing is as it seems. Or is it? And if you are on the mood to visit one or two more museums, visit our complete list of our guide «Museums of Athens» to find out your next museum you will add on your plan trip.

 

• The Red Train of Athens, will take you to the lights, the impressive shop windows and the bustling places of the capital in a very entertaining way!

 

• “Kostas Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology“,a Museum of knowledge and information that allows you to dive into the technological achievements of the ancient Greeks, which also has an eshop with very special gifts, is worth a visit.

 

• This year, perhaps more than ever, your visit to the “Antonis Tritsis” Environmental Awareness Park, 23 Spyrou Mustaklis 23, Ilion, is particularly important. It is one of the last shelters for wildlife in the urban and often inhospitable environment of Athens. Or visit one of the rest Parks of Athens to relax and breath out in one of the green small oasis of the city center.

 

• Of course, «Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center» is another classic choice, even for the Athenians themselves, where on weekdays and weekends there are several activities for children, such as cycling, games, gardening. From December 1, it will have lit its Christmas lights where, as every year, the effect will be magical, and it will have started to operate its ice rink, which has become a constant in recent years, as well as other children’s workshops and creative activities for children.

 

• Another typical stop during Christmas period in Athens is “Technopolis Christmas Factory” which this year already opened its doors on 23 November. In the same area is the Industrial Gas Museum, which almost every weekend organizes creative educational workshops, games, guided tours, which will surely get the kids excited.

 

• Finally, you can also take a look at the Christmas children”s shows currently playing in Athens, among which you will surely find something suitable for every age. Shows like «Charlie and the chocolate factory» at Embassy Theater, «The Magical Christmas of Pinnochio» at Christmas Theater, «Alladin on ice» at Taekwondo, «Disney in Concert: Believe in magic» at ΟΑΚΑ Sports Center, «The Ice Queen» at Athens Concert Hall, the interacitve play «Santa Claus and the elves» at Labros Konstantaras cinema in Peristeri area, «Scrooge’s Christmas» at Pireos 131 theater, and even if you are travelling with babies. there are suitable shows too: «The Magical ornaments» at Olvio Theater and «Sweet Festive Toys» at ImerasTheater. Of course, there are also the shows that are playing all year, not only Christmas period and you can find theme here.

 

P.S. If you call us at 6947799100 and say the magic phrase: “Black CloudKeys” of course we will give you better prices and discount just for you and your stay. We accept cash, bank and card payments and of course we issue all legal documents (receipt, invoice and intra-community invoice). Visit our site, browse our furnished apartments and choose the one that suits better at your needs. After you make your reservation, don’t forget to follow our blog and social media to stay updated about all the events or other interesting tips to spend your days in Athens at most.