Tony Kariotis In the first half of 2020, many European countries closed their borders and imposed strict travel restrictions. But as the number of cases started to decline, countries began reopening for…
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Last week, Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) published the results of the 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards survey. Four Greek islands – Folegandros, Zakynthos, Crete and Mykonos – dominated the Europe list of the…
The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) has teamed up with a non-government organisation, to bring coronavirus testing to Greece’s remote islands that are cut off from medical facilities. Providing inflatable boats,…
The Telegraph, a British daily newspaper, recently highlighted 14 of Greece’s least populated islands as ideal travel destinations, after the coronavirus lockdown is lifted. The list includes the islands of Kimolos, Tilos,…
Greek coast guard authorities on Sunday found a 47-year-old New Zealand woman who had been missing for days at sea, alive and well. According to authorities, the woman had set off in…
If you have always dreamed of owning your own Greek island and have a spare 5 million euro, Kardiotissa can make your wish come true! This private Cycladic island is located midway…
Today, May 31 is international World No Tobacco Day, and to mark the occasion, the Greek island of Serifos has announced the launch of the country’s first smoke-free beach. The western Cycladic island’s Vagia beach will…
Skyros High School aims to be the first “green school” to meet the international environmental standards, defined by the “Green Destinations” programme with it’s energy upgrade plans which includes renewable energy sources,…
Thessaloniki has planted Greece’s first vertical garden, covering an area facade of 50 square metres. The space at the Urban Environment Directorate building on Kleanthous Street has been sowed with 804…
The first (and longest) stop of our Island Hopping holiday on the Greek islands this summer, that painted our summer dreams with brilliant blue, was Folegandros. An island, personified by Greek Goddess…
The Church of Panagia in Chora is the most famous church of Folegandros island. It is located on a stunning spot offering an incredible view of the entire island and the sea.…
Folegandros is in the heart of the Aegean and although it is tiny, this remote island with its natural beauty and laid-back pace has become a favourite for those who are after…