If you walk down Kolokotroni street and stroll through Booze bar into the Kourtaki Arcade you might be able to catch a “weekends only” event known as the Booze Market.
This eclectic little market is the brainchild of Marina Coriolano Lykourezos and her partner, Yiannis Yiannakos, co founders of The Crafts Factory. Marina and Yianni have joined forces with the owner of Booze bar, Nikos Louvros, to make best use of some wonderful old buildings in the centre of Athens.
Although most retailers in Athens are currently reporting low sales, since it’s first appearance over the Christmas holidays, the Booze Market has been doing pretty well. That’s not too surprising, really, as its stalls are packed with quirky, unusual items that are mostly hand made by local craftsmen, and if you are looking for a gift I don’t think there are many better places to go.
The market is open on Saturdays and Sundays and I definitely recommend you try to visit the next one. Make an afternoon of it and stop to have a drink in Booze before going home. It’s a fun and relaxing way to while away a few hours and possibly pick up a bargain or two and make some new friends!
(Check the facebook page: The Booze Market by the Crafts Factory for dates)
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