McArthurGlen – Athens Designer Outlet

The Acropolis

Athens Designer Outlet - Something Ancient, Something New: The city of gods and legends now has a designer fashion first.  The McArthurGlen Group's Athens Designer Outlet is now open.   There are some 125 designer and high-street brands at their usual permanently discounted rates. Athens is already a shopping mecca and the Athens Designer Outlet takes shopping to a new level in this ancient city. Shopping Hours Mon - Friday  10:00 - 21:00 Saturdays        10:00 - … [Read more...]

Greek sandals fit for gods and goddesses

Greek sandals by a famous sandal maker On my first visit to Athens many many moons ago, I stumbled upon Pandrossou Street and recall my heart rate spiking up as for me this was like discovering an Aladdin's cave of shops.  Pandrossou Street is a pedestrian walkway jammed  with shops on both sides, many selling souvenirs, local handicraft, jewelry, scarves, t-shirts as well as leather goods. I didn't come here with a specific shopping list, but ended up buying a nicely hand-made and very … [Read more...]