16:00 Check out the central Market of Athens!

The Varvakeios Market in Athens is a vibrant hub of authentic city life. Visitors to this bustling market can find 120 different fishmongers, 70 butcher stalls, and a variety of other food shops including those selling spices, nuts, herbs, dried fruits, halva, essential oils, herbal teas, nut butters, non-dairy milks and more.

The market starts at 6 am and the deliveries from the slaughterhouses and wholesale seafood market arrive later, allowing customers to find a vast selection of fresh ingredients.

Customers can also find unique entertainment in the form of compliments from the fishmongers trying to get them to buy more from their stall and conversations with the butcher stall owners who have been coming to the market for years. Whether looking for fresh groceries or good people watching, visitors to the Varvakeios Market won't be disappointed.