How to spend three perfect days in Athens, according to a local expert

Afternoon

Walk along the port and marina of Piraeus, stopping to take in the sea views and clusters of boats, or in warmer months, even go for a dip in the small beaches you’ll come across – though the better ones come later. Have a slow, long lunch at one of several great fish tavernas such as Margaro, Akti, or Yperokeanio. Take whatever is the catch of the day and wash it down with tsipouro over ice like the locals.

After lunch, you can spend the rest of the afternoon at the beach and…