It's a long time since I have seen a meat market of this type and size. Everything is on open display and you can watch the butchers at work. It all looked fresh but you if you want to buy you will have to turn a blind eye to the motor bikes driving through and the butchers smoking round the back. It's a hygiene inspectors nightmare. The surrounding streets are lined with shops and stalls selling everything from books to beetroot. Well worth a stroll through.

I travel solo and in my experience a city's central market is one of best places you can understand their culture. Varvakios Central Market offers a-one-stop place for all the local delicacies at extremely reasonable rates. The market is full of local produce of fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, dry fruits and more. I would highly recommend to purchase olives, olive oils, hazelnuts and walnuts. The locals are more than welcoming and warm to let you taste the cheese, fruits, olives etc.

So sorry that we were tourists as really had zero reason to shop here. However, good chance if I lived in local area, my food supply would be from here daily. Fresh seafood of items you don't find here in the states, butchered meat right in front of you. Spices, nuts and veggies in surrounding areas. There are a few random restaurants and wine bars in the vicinity, but think this area is all about your ability to do things yourself. If you find yourself with a meal you need to make yourself while in Athens. Don't miss this area.

It’s certainly worth wandering through here, but if you have a weak stomach then the mix of smells and meat on display might be rather difficult to handle! I’m not sure I could consider buying anything, but seeing how the locals live is insightful and it’d be a shame not to check it out while in the city.

Do NOT enter if you're vegetarian. I repeat. Do not enter. It's a unique experience to walk around and see the various animals and foods. Smells are overwhelming. If you're in Athens, check this place out. It's crazy! But I loved it 🤣

WOW 😳 Just fantastic, great fun 🤩 I happen to like olives and nuts and dried fruits. Endless selections and very reasonable prices compared to the US 🤑 There is also a flea market nearby.

The single biggest place to buy especially fresh and varied fish is in Athens. There is also a red meat section. But the section selling fish was much more attractive to me. In fact, it might be more accurate to say seafood. It is a place where you can find many seafood such as lobster, octopus, shark, mussel. Vendors are very practical. immediately cleans the fish you bought. Transportation is also very easy. But car parking is a bit of a problem.

It’s place is just magical! Glad I got to see it before they start renovating in the winter. I’ll have to come back once it’s finished. Such a great place to come and browse, taste, and experience Greek cuisine. There is a meat, fish and vegetable market. They also have all kinds of teas, spices, olives and nuts.

Definitely one of the best places to have coffee in Athens, far away from typical tourists spots. And you can enjoy in local products, especially at fish market.

In the main building are rows of meat and variety of fish products. It’s easy to buy fish and order to cook in the café on the same territory. Fruits, vegetables and species can be bought outside the main building. Also, the antique market located on the parallel street, interesting and impressive things can be found there.

Love Love Love this market. Great insight into Greek food culture! Defo go. Fish Hall is awesome! ⚠️We were warned twice that the area outside can be a bit dodgy so be warned

A busy traditional market where you can buy pretty much any type of meat (poultry, lamb, beef, pork, etc.) and fresh seafood (small and big fish, squid, octopus, shrimp, crab, oyster, lobster). In one corner of the area there is a couple of fruit stands as well. The prices are very good compared to supermarkets.

Very good place, a lot of fresh fish, and other sea food. Nice restaurant, where possible to eat the fresh sea food you like.

Very nice and authentic market. Impressive meet and fish market

The place are very nice but I recommend 2 things... Don't go in the fish market coz the smell is very terrible... If you wanna buy something tack a look at all shops and read the price coz you can find a big difference between them sometimes 10 meters far from each other

When you like market and the market feeling, this is the right place with fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and butchers. Around the market are small restaurants one can visit, great and cheap food. Also a good place to get presents or eatable souvenirs.

They just sell meat meat and meat. I didn’t see any place with veggies. The place is also ok. The environment looks good and also 4 stars in cleanliness

Very local, very special and quite big! I don't post pictures from meat stores, but it's your place if you feel inspired at a butcher's.

Central Athens "Varvakios" Markets is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to experience the true essence of Athens. As a tourist, I was drawn to the market's vibrant and bustling atmosphere, which gave me a unique glimpse into the daily life of the city. The market is located in a large, multi-level building that houses a wide variety of food stalls and shops. As I walked through the market, I was amazed by the sheer variety of fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, and spices on offer. The vendors were friendly and helpful, and I was able to negotiate with them to get the best prices. One of my favorite sections of the market was the fish section, which was brimming with a vast array of fresh seafood. I was able to sample some of the local delicacies and found them to be absolutely delicious. Overall, the Central Athens "Varvakios" Markets is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the local culture and experience Athens like a local. The market is a feast for the senses, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Athens.

The historical center of the city was mostly a market. Trade was carried out here for centuries. These buildings would need significant renovation today. But you still soak up the atmosphere of the past here. You can mostly buy fish, seafood and meat here. All around are stalls with nuts, olives, spices and honey. A short distance away is a small market with vegetables and fruits.

Amazing to experience this place, we meandered through the market, quite a selection of produce, meats, vegetables etc.....the Bazaar Antiques shops also very fascinating too..... loved it

If you like seeing how mest and fish was displayed sold before supermarkets, you should come here. Nothing goes to waste.

Huge market split into two, one meat one fresh fish and surrounded by spice and herb stalls, cafeterias and tavernas...a feast for the eyes and senses

The market is on the "must see" list in any country. I was in this market 15 years ago, it was wilder then. Now everything was nicely cleaned, nothing smelled. In the evening we happened to pass by and saw how it was thoroughly cleaned. Friendly sellers, we even wanted to buy meat, although we lived in a hotel and there was no way to cook it. 😆

It is the best place to buy fruits, vegs, meat and fish? cheap and fresh. I didn't want to leave Athens because of the market?

Fresh fish, other see food. Hospitable people. One of the places which you have to visit during your trip to Athens. Also it's easy to get there by bus or walk from metro station. I'm recommend to go there

This centre has a well coordinated staffs, less ques and well stocked shelves.

Good atmosphere, meat and above all good fresh fish of all kinds

Very interesting place to visit and a must see when in Athens. Fantastic selection of fresh fruits and vegetables on one side and the fish and meat market on the other. Interesting to walk around and taste the local produce (which the venders were happy for you to do). I thought the prices were very reasonable although some vendors were a little cheeky and would try and bag more than you wanted. Great fun shopping with amazingly colourful and varied produce from all throughout Greece.

The market is great, there is everything you expect on a market.

Buy my meats, fish, and vegetables almost every week fresh and delicious!

Bit whiffy today. Seafood market looked the best.

A very large market. In the center of Athinas Street. The fruits and vegetables are particularly beautiful and very tasty in cheap prices! Interesting second hand stores are scattered among the food stalls. not clean. The sights of the Meat Market in the alleys are hard to watch and leave a hard memory. Not for kids. Not the best and most pleasant neighborhood in town to hang around. An unquestionable experience.

Here you can find fish's meat's also is clos of the center of athens and close to monastraki ⛰️

(Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Ωραία

Sehr enttäuschend. Steht in jedem Reiseführer als Tipp. Man sieht viele Fleischstände. Aber alles sehr unhygienisch. Überall liegen Fleischreste auf dem Boden.

A must visit in Athens

Κεντρική αγορά Αθηνών με τα όλα της!!!!!!

Μέτρια από καθαριότητα

Fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, good place to eat.

Η περιοχή που φιλοξενεί την Κεντρική Δημοτική Αγορά είναι γενικά υποβαθμισμένη. Μιλάμε για μια πρόχειρη αγορά όπως η λαϊκή αγορά που έχουμε στην γειτονιά μας. Υπάρχει ποικιλία προϊόντων και οι τιμές ποικίλουν ανάλογα με την ποιότητα των προϊόντων. Σίγουρα ο χώρος χρειάζεται ανάπλαση και αναβάθμιση γιατί βρίσκεται στο ιστορικό κέντρο της Αθήνας και η επισκεψιμότητα του είναι μεγάλη. Στα θετικά ότι υπάρχει στην οδό Σωκράτους 6 υπόγειο πάρκινγκ του Δήμου Αθηναίων το οποίο είναι δωρεάν και διευκολύνει την πρόσβαση για τις αγορές. Θα πρέπει όμως να πάτε νωρίς το πρωί για να βρείτε θέση γιατί πολύ γρήγορα γεμίζει!!!

Όπως πάντα φρέσκα και φτηνά ψάρια και θαλασσινα

W niedzielę nieczynne i było... pusto na ulicach :(

Total Interessant!!! Das sollte sich jeder mal ansehen, der nicht gerade Vegetaria ist. Ganze Ziegen, Hasen und Co, die auf Wunsch dort auf groben Holzblöcken zerlegt werden. Fisch soviel das Herz begehrt.

(Translated by Google) City Good service (Original) Πόλη Καλή εξυπηρέτηση

Parceque les restaurants connus des reportages et dans lesquels nous nous faisions un plaisir de dejeuner etaient fermes pour raison sanitaires...

Ποικιλία μα και καλές τιμές

Η χωματερή στα Λιόσια ποιο καθαρή είναι.

The market

(Translated by Google) You can shop cheap there. (Original) Możesz tam tanio zrobić zakupy.

good.

(Translated by Google) It is unsightly, it always smells bad passing only outside ... (Original) Είναι αντιαισθητική, μυρίζει πάντα άσχημα περνώντας μόνο απέξω...

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(Translated by Google) Today was not very crowded and shopping was relaxed, good prices and cleanliness. (Original) Σήμερα δέν είχε πολυ κόσμο καί τά ψώνια ήταν ξεκουράστε, καλές τιμές καί καθαριότητα.

Dirty

(Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) Τελειο

(Translated by Google) You find everything (Original) Găsești de toate

(Translated by Google) Very few fish for the season and high prices (Original) Πολύ λίγα ψάρια για την εποχή και ψηλές τιμές

(Translated by Google) Top (Original) Τοπ

(Translated by Google) Very good Market (Original) Πολύ καλή Αγορα

(Translated by Google) Very good products, the market needs immediate renovation. (Original) Πολύ καλά προϊόντα, η αγορά χρήζει άμεσης ανακαίνισης.

(Translated by Google) Super market. You have to wander amidst the butchers and fishmongers' stalls. (Original) Super marché. Il faut déambuler ai milieu des étals des bouchers et poissonnier.

(Translated by Google) Easy access (Original) Εύκολη πρόσβαση

Ordered delivery from here. There was far too much oil in the food. Not very good quality.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately many Pakistanis in the shops and the scales are teased and in a place where the scales are not visible (Original) Δυστυχώς πολλοί Πακιστανοί στα μαγαζιά και οι ζυγαριές πειραγμενες και σέ μέρος που δεν φαίνεται τό ζυγι

(Translated by Google) Unique, characteristic. The real Greece, the real Athens (Original) Unico, caratteristico. La vera Grecia, la vera Atene

(Translated by Google) It smells very bad, it is impossible to breathe in the area! (Original) Miroase foarte urat,este imposibil de respirat in zona!

(Translated by Google) A place full of local products and the people are really nice. (Original) Un lieu plein de produits locaux et les personnes sont vraiment gentilles.

بازار جالبی بود تقریبا هرچیزی که فکرشو کنید میتوانید درآنجا پیدا کنید

(Translated by Google) Better prices than in the supermarket and very good merchandise. (Original) Mejores precios que en el súper y muy buena mercadería.

(Translated by Google) To hum (Original) لازيز

(Translated by Google) Very good and very good prices (Original) Πολύ καλή και πολύ καλές τιμές

(Translated by Google) For local dealers only. (Original) Nur für lokale Händler.

Authentic market experience! Super fishy, and very affordable. We had a tasty lunch at one of the restaurants, very friendly waiting staff and incredibly cheap food. Definitely not the fanciest or most exciting food market but rustic and real

Lots of great fish and meat for sale!

Here is a heaven of fishes. It is the best fish market in Europe. Everything is fresh. People are very friendly. They cleaned also fishes that we bought. In addition, i think in Athens fish is very cheap. We bought so many types of fish to cook in our Airbnb. You can see the prices also below. We paid for everything only 10 euro. Sea boss per kg: 6 euro Shrimps per kg: 8 Euro Calamari per kg: 6 Euro Sardinen per kg: 2 Euro

Nice place to buy fresh fish!

True feeling of Athens. Full of people and chaotic. As a tourist is very nice to visit but for actually buying don't know. Nice thing is that you can find almost anything in bulk which for me is a very good sign.

You will feel the energy here. Just walking around and people watching will enable you to learn so much about culture and life. Loved the experience as an individual from the States.

Small fish market but with a big verity, we bought oysters and took it to small restaurant inside the market. Was delicious

interesting places to see. but nothing special be prepared for a rather strong fragrance.

Super fresh seafood, meats and produce.

We found good prices and high quality foods. The market is an authentic experience not far from tourist destinations.

Very big Market. All kinds of meat and fish to buy. Shark fish was sold being sold interesting. 3 restaurants in the market offer fresh food. Highly recommend a visit. Smells a bit.

Fantastic Market in Athens. Well worth a visit even if it’s just to take in the place.

Lovely local authentic market to get all you need. Highly recommended.

Great place to buy something delicious, inside it you can find some good taverns with Greek or meat/fish foods which always fresh. In some of them you can listen to live Greek traditional music.

Amazing market place! Many kinds of fish and meat offered by crazy (in a good way) and shouting sellers. Some of them, unfortunately, aren't Greeks so it's difficult to communicate with them in another language than their native. Very good quality products! You'll enjoy it.

Nice place for some fresh fish, sea food and small plates after hangover night

"Varvakeios" is how we call the central municipal market in the heart of Athens. Fresh fish, meat and just opposite you may find produce. Nearby, you may visit the famous Evripidou street, where spices reign.

It’s a local market. Great to visit! It was good to see meat and sea food varieties. It is surprisingly clean. There are small restaurants, all delicious and prices are fair. For rainy days a great spot to eat and drink

Quite good and interesting place, wide variety of fishes and fruits. Smell just like a fish market 😄

Not too touristy. Looks like where the locals shop for meat and fish. Affordable, worth getting some shrimp/fish, if you have a room with a kitchen to do some basic cooking.

Amazing view!!! Nice area. Tables have very good distances in between. Personel vet friendly. Prices are very normal. The cocktails must improve, though...

One thing you should do when exploring a new place is walking through it's local market, you candidly will know how the locals live their daily life's, what they use on their diets, how much the local products cost and the best, surely you will find a variety of products and some new ones you did not know that exist. In this market you will find all of this, and more, there are places where you can sit and taste food which was prepared using the fresh products from this location. You will watch how the butchers cut the meat, the veggies guy using its weight to precisely dispatching the fresh vegetables to the people who has requested for them, the nuts shopkeeper using its little shovel to serve its products and so on. The place is clean, compared with other similar places and is always busy, at some specific times it is not as crowded, but is not as common. In the surroundings of the market you will find stores, restaurants, boutiques, antique shop and convenience stores in a very secure environment. The closest metro station is Monastiraki (600 mts) or Omnia (roughly 500 mts).

Worth a visit. Quick walk around and fun to see all the fish/ meat. Fun place and the boa bun cart is amazing!

You can find rich selection of meat, fish and seafood. I personally shop fish and seafood. Minced meat that I bought was not of the finest quality. So this I would not recommend. Fish and seafood are of the finest quality.

Habe ihn mir größer und vielfältiger vorgestellt. Man kann aufjedenfall viel für wenig Geld bekommen. Viel billiger als im Supermarkt und man macht den Bauern oder Fischern direkt eine Freude :) Haben für das ganze Obst/Gemüse 8€ bezahlt und für 700g Lachs 10€ (siehe Fotos)

Der Mark für Fleisch und Fisch und mega frisch! Hier wird von Tier alles angeboten, was zu verkaufen ist-Alles! Innereien, Fleisch, Würste oder oder. Wer sich das anschauen kann, wird erstaunt sein über den Markt. Wer zu viel über dieses "Essen" nachdenkt, sollte nicht in die Halle gehen. Bei Fisch ebenfalls ein riesiges Angebot -Fisch, Garnelen, Krebse und und. Es ist kein Muss in Athen, trotzdem interessant. 😉

Varvakios Central Municipal Market in Athens is a sensory journey through the heart of the city's culinary scene. Vibrant stalls, fresh produce, and friendly vendors create an authentic Greek experience. From seafood to spices, the market offers a rich tapestry of local flavors, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts and culture seekers alike. Varvakios Market isn't just a market; it's a dynamic celebration of Athens' gastronomic heritage.

The Varvakios food market is located on in central Athens a short walk from Omonia metro station. There are many shops and stalls selling many of traditional Greek products. Foods like olive oil, wine, bread, garlic, onions, meat and fish are available here.

Very traditional closed market in a city centre. Great produce and meats. With visit to buy or even just see!