The holidays are over, and with the new year 2025 comes… the sales! In 2025, the Athens winter sales will run from January 8 to February 28, offering almost two months of exceptional discounts throughout the Greek capital. It’s an ideal opportunity for locals and visitors alike to shop at reduced prices, while exploring the city’s rich cultural heritage.
The best shopping areas
Athens is packed with neighborhoods to suit all budgets and styles. Not to be missed:
Central Athens
- Ermou Street: Located near Syntagma Square, this pedestrian street is the beating heart of Athenian shopping. Here you’ll find international brands and local boutiques offering discounts of up to 80% during the sales.
- Kolonaki district: Athens’s chic district, Kolonaki is a luxury-lover’s paradise. Its high-end boutiques offer attractive discounts on Greek and international designer goods.
- Monastiraki and Plaka: These historic districts, known for their markets and craft stores, offer unique souvenirs and traditional Greek products, often at unbeatable prices.
The suburbs of Athens:
Kifisia
Fans of fashion and shopping are sure to find what they’re looking for in Kifisia, the chic district to the north of Athens. It’s brimming with pretty boutiques. Prices are generally quite high… so sales are the perfect time to take advantage!
Halandri
Halandri (sometimes spelled Chalandri or Xalandri) is one of our favorite places for shopping. Here you’ll find some of the best-known names as well as smaller, more confidential stores. And there are plenty of nice cafés and restaurants to take a break.
Shopping centers around Athens
- The Mall Athens: A modern, comfortable experience. This mall offers a wide range of brands, with sales that attract families and groups of friends. Address: Andrea Papandreou 35,15122 Μarousi
- Golden Hall: The Golden is a little more “upmarket” – A little culture: the Athens Olympic Museum. Address: L. Κifissias 37Α 15123 Μarousi
- MacArthur Glen in Spata: During the 2025 winter sales, this shopping center offers exceptional deals on hundreds of international and local brands, with discounts of up to 70%. You’ll find major brands (Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Boss, Levis, Nike, Adidas, Diesel… ) in the “village” section at Designer Outlet Athens. And more affordable brands (Bershka, Zara, H&M, Gap, Decathlon, Stradivarius, Intersport…) at the Smart Park just down the road. From Athens: Approx. 30 minutes by car via the Attiki Odos freeway (exit 18 towards Spata). Address: Building Block E71, Gialou, 190 04 Spata
Support Greek craftsmanship! Beautiful brands
During the winter sales, local brands also offer attractive discounts on their collections. It’s a great opportunity to discover the talent of Greek designers while supporting the local economy. Here are two emblematic brands not to be missed:
Ancient Greek Sandals
This world-renowned brand revisits traditional Greek sandals with a modern design and artisanal craftsmanship. Inspired by Greek mythology, their creations blend elegance and authenticity.
- Store address: Leokoriou 6A, Athens, 105 54, Greece
- Website: www.ancient-greek-sandals.com
Ioanna Kourbela
Ioanna Kourbela, one of Greece’s most renowned designers, offers clothing and accessories that combine comfort, elegance and respect for the environment. Her creations, influenced by Greek culture and light, are timeless and enduring.
- Main address: 2 Adrianou Street, Plaka, Athens, 105 55, Greece
- Website: www.ioannakourbela.com
Visiting these boutiques during the sales will allow you to walk away with unique pieces, while supporting Greek craftsmanship and style.
For major brands
During the sales season, almost all the major retailers offer special offers: Ikea, Plaisio, Public, Media Markt, Leroy Merlin and many more.
This is an ideal opportunity if you’ve got “big” purchases in mind. Need a new fridge? A sofa? A camera? Now’s the time to “save money”.
All that’s left for me to do is wish you all the best! Treat yourself!
Céline P.
