Greece travel

Is 2025 the year of Thessaloniki?

Thessaloniki, or Salonika, is the second biggest city in Greece, with a population of around 1 million, located 506 km…

16 January 2025

Greek Destinations Shine in Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2025

Greece shines in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, with Crete ranking among the Top 10 Global Destinations and Athens…

10 January 2025

Peloponnese to Establish Greece's Largest Certified Hiking Trail Network

The Peloponnese Region is set to develop Greece’s largest certified hiking trail network, spanning 1,729 kilometers. Supported by €2.95 million…

8 January 2025

Greece Increases 'Climate Resilience Fee' for Hotels and Short-term Rentals

As of January 1, Greece has increased its "Climate Resilience Fee," a nightly charge applied to hotels and short-term rentals.…

8 January 2025

Record Year for Greek Tourism: Americans Lead Spending in 2024

In 2024, American tourists have emerged as the top spenders in Greece, contributing to a record year for Greek tourism…

27 December 2024

Crete targets the Indian tourism market

An excellent year in the tourism sector was 2024 for Crete, with an increase of just over 7% compared to…

24 December 2024

Pindos: A photo adventure in the heart of mountain Greece

The photographer Constantinos Sofikitis selects ten photos from a place that keeps its essence unchanged. Pindos is a place that…

22 December 2024

Greece's tourism development strategy eyes the US, Britain and India

According to Newsbeast, Athens is targeting Asian markets, especially those of India, China, and Malaysia, to attract tourists without bypassing…

16 December 2024

A cafe since 1879 in Tzoumerka: Dimitris Kostadimas, a treasure keeper of memories

When we reached Matsouki, the sun was dipping behind the high peaks of the Tzoumerka, painting the sky in shades…

15 December 2024

eVTOL: Flying taxis are getting ready for takeoff in Greece too!

The summer of 2026 is the milestone for the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from the Logothetis Group…

13 December 2024

Lemnos: Discover the rich culinary tradition of the island

An island inhabited since ancient times, with myths and stories, conquerors and struggles, Lemnos has admirable self-sufficiency and a rich…

12 December 2024

Isrotel: An old office building in Omonia is converting into a new 5-star hotel

Another five-star hotel, with more than 400 beds and, again, with Israeli investment, is opening in the centre of Athens.…

5 December 2024

Rocco Forte will open its first 5-star hotel in Greece!

Mr Charles Forte said at the "Greece Talks" conference that the Peloponnese is also on the group's radar. Rocco Forte…

3 December 2024

Andros: The top "Best Place to Visit in 2025"

The Cycladic island topped the annual list of the 11 best places in the world to visit, recommended by the…

2 December 2024

Lake Vistonida: The hidden natural paradise of Thrace

Almost permanently bathed in the colours of the sunset, with the exception of cloudy winter days, Lake Vistonida is Thrace's…

30 November 2024

SKY Express: Greece's newest fleet elevates the travel experience

SKY Express, the Greek airline with the newest aircraft fleet, has won international recognition and a place in the heart…

30 November 2024

Visiting Athens in December? Do a FREE city tour!

The Municipality of Athens, in collaboration with the Athens Association of Licensed Tourist Guides, is extending its free guided tours…

27 November 2024

A magical path to the waterfall of Agia Varvara

In the heart of mountainous Drama, hidden among dense vegetation, is one of the region's most impressive natural treasures: the…

27 November 2024

Theoharis: Mutual benefits from India's activation in the shipping industry

The candidate Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization, Mr Haris Theoharis, a New Democracy MP and former tourism minister,…

26 November 2024

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: 3 new projects in Greece for the world's largest hotel franchising group

Already with 13 hotels in Athens, Thessaloniki, and top destinations throughout Greece, the largest hotel franchising company in the world…

24 November 2024

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