Varvakios Central Market

Βαρβάκειος Αγορά (Κεντρική Αγορά Αθηνών)

1886 iron-roofed fish and meat halls; best seen early

⚠ Shut Sun; closes 15:00

Hours

Mon–Sat 07:00–15:00, closed Sun; Evripidou spice shops roughly 08:00–18:00

Budget

Free to browse

Address

42 Athinas St

Athens' central market: a fish hall and a meat hall facing each other under an iron roof. Vendors shout out the catch over ice piled with sardines, octopus and bream. In the meat hall whole lambs and pigs hang in plain view, which can shock the squeamish. Across the road, Evripidou Street runs on with spice, olive and cheese shops, good for gifts. Pair a walk through with a grilled-fish lunch at a nearby taverna.