Discover why Kalamata is the perfect 2026 alternative to crowded Athens: beautiful beaches, olive oil heritage, ancient sites like Olympia & Mystras nearby, easy flights, and a relaxed authentic Greek experience.
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Did you know that Greece has around 6,000 islands, islets and rocky islets? 2,000 of them are islands and only 107 of them are inhabited!
Athens Carnival (Apokries) 2026 returns with 65 free events across 50 locations from February 12–23. Enjoy parades, live music, children’s activities, traditional customs and the grand finale on Clean Monday with kite flying on Filopappos Hill
The 18 km Athens Riviera bike lane from Neo Faliro to Voula, promised for 2025, is now delayed to 2027. Complex ownership, illegal constructions and major redevelopments slow progress—though Glyfada’s section already shines.
Greece has declared a state of emergency on the island of Symi due to severe…
Severe weather hit the Ionian Islands with force, as a tornado struck a village in…
Senior officers of the Hellenic Coast Guard have launched a Administrative Inquiry (EDE) into the…
Bring the Ring. Santorini Heights Handles the Rest. Let’s be honest, proposing at home is…
New 2025 hotel report places Athens in Europe’s top 5 most sought-after destinations, with stronger occupancy than Munich, Vienna and Istanbul. Affordable prices and growth potential highlighted.
Ireland continues to show strong and growing demand for travel to Greece, confirming the country’s…
A major tourism development featuring a five-star hotel and luxury chalets is reshaping the landscape…
The crew of the Blue Star Chios struggled against fierce waves and strong winds as…
Severe weather conditions disrupted air travel across Greece, forcing a flight bound for Rhodes to…
Greek authorities issued an updated Emergency Weather Deterioration Bulletin as severe weather is expected to…
Authorities in Crete are investigating a suspected counterfeit banknote circulation ring after the arrest of…
February in Greece transforms into a whirlwind of celebration with Apokries, the three-week Carnival season filled with costumes, parades, and indulgent feasts on Tsiknopempti. The festivities culminate in the tranquil Clean Monday, a national holiday of outdoor picnics, Lenten foods, and colorful kites soaring into the spring sky.
Greece’s southernmost island, Gavdos, has declared a state of emergency after remaining without a ship…
Turkey welcomed 64 million visitors in 2025, generating €54.9 billion in tourism revenue, Development and…
Greece’s Council of State has ruled that authorities cannot issue passports using old-style or expired…
Port authorities in Volos, central Greece, have urged the public to help locate and rescue…
International media outlets have recognized the Greek island of Ios as one of the most…
Hydra is a unique Greek island in the Saronic Gulf known for banning all motorized vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. Enforced since the 1950s by a presidential decree to preserve its traditional architecture and tranquil,, old-world charm, the island relies entirely on donkeys, horses, mules, and walking for transportation.
Kimolos is gaining international acclaim as an underrated Cycladic paradise, with British Express and Travel and Tour World praising its unspoiled landscapes, authentic charm, crystal-clear waters (ranked among the world’s cleanest), and serene atmosphere. Just a short ferry from Milos, the small island offers a peaceful alternative to crowded Greek destinations.
The Greek Ministry of Environment has given Unique Development A.T.E.E. one month to fully restore the illegally excavated Sarakiniko Beach site on Milos to its original condition. The order follows the revocation of an illegal building permit for a proposed five-star hotel, after inspections revealed landscape alteration, vegetation destruction, and safety risks in the protected volcanic area.
Syros and Naxos have earned a spot among the most authentic travel destinations in the…
Authorities in Greece are examining legal measures to block the continued construction of a hotel…
The island of Kythnos currently has no pediatrician, prompting the local municipality to announce an…
Along the ancient Silk Road, amid the vast steppes and deserts of Central Asia, the…
The Greek government plans to allow Greeks living abroad to directly elect three members of…
Historic launch! IndiGo commences non-stop flights connecting India and Greece for the first time, with Mumbai-Athens inaugural on January 23 and Delhi-Athens starting January 24, 2026. Operated by India’s first Airbus A321XLR, the thrice-weekly services boost tourism and cultural ties between two ancient civilizations.
The Greek island of Karpathos ranks among the world’s top ten must-visit destinations for 2026,…
