10 Best Markets in Athens

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.