Honey is everywhere in Athens: in the souvenir shops around Plaka, in every supermarket, at the airport. Much of it is good. Some of it is not even Greek. As a honey shop in central Athens, we are clearly not neutral. So here is the practical advice first, and then where to find us.
What to check, wherever you buy
- The country of origin. The label must state it. For Greek honey it should say Greece (Ελλάδα), and nothing else. Older jars may still say “blend of EU and non-EU honeys”; that is not Greek honey.
- The variety and the place. Good Greek honey usually tells you what it is: thyme, pine, fir, heather. A vague “mountain honey” with no place and no producer tells you little.
- Someone who can answer. Ask where and when the honey was made. A seller who knows will tell you.
- A taste. If a shop lets you try before you buy, take the offer.
- A sensible price. Greek thyme honey takes real work and comes in limited amounts. A very cheap large jar deserves a few questions.
Supermarkets, delis and the weekly street markets (laiki) can all sell good honey; the same checks apply everywhere. For what really shows that honey is genuine, read how to tell if honey is pure and raw.
Beesclepious: our honey shop in central Athens
Beesclepious is a small honey shop at Asklipiou 24, a short walk from the Academy of Athens and the cafés of Kolonaki. All the honey we sell is 100% Greek. Our own Beesclepious honey is raw, never heated and unfiltered, and we pack it in small batches.
It comes from beekeepers who move their hives with the seasons: thyme on Mount Kithaironas, in the Mani and on Crete, fir and oak in the mountains of Corinthia, pine in Euboea. Our own range has eleven honeys: thyme, pine, fir, vanilla fir, oak, chestnut, heather, arbutus, orange blossom, sage and wildflower.
- Address: Asklipiou 24, Athens 10680.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 11:00–20:00, Saturday 11:00–15:00, closed on Sunday.
- By metro: about 6 minutes on foot (450 m) from Panepistimio station on line 2, the red line.
- From Syntagma Square: about 15 minutes on foot (1.1 km).
We are closed on Sunday, so if you fly out early on Monday, come by on Saturday before 15:00. You will find a map and directions on our visit page.
What you can do in the shop
First of all, taste before you buy. You can try the varieties side by side, from soft orange blossom honey to dark, bitter arbutus. We speak Greek and English, and we will tell you where each honey comes from.
For gifts, the 9 honey varieties box holds nine 50 g jars in a wooden box, from thyme to heather, and the honey tasting set holds five. In the shop we can also put together a gift box of your choice, and we wrap jars carefully for travel. You will also find propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen and beeswax candles.
Staying in Athens? Delivery to your hotel
If you are short of time, order our honey on Wolt for delivery to your hotel or flat in Athens. It is also an easy way to shop on your last day, once you know how much room is left in your suitcase.
Taking it home
Honey counts as a liquid at airport security, so large jars belong in your checked luggage. Read can I take Greek honey on a plane? for the cabin rules, packing tips and the entry rules of some countries.
And if you want to choose before you come, every variety we sell is described in our honey guide, with its region, season and taste.
