It comes as no surprise that Greece came first in the list of the best beach holiday destinations for 2019, as voted by Russia’s National Geographic Traveler magazine and website. According to…
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Hundreds of people were evacuated from hotels and beaches in Greece over the last few days as firefighters tackled dozens of wildfires across the country. About 700 firefighters were deployed over the…
For anyone heading to Greece this summer for a swim after swim, you’ll be happy to know the annual European bathing water quality report released this week from the European Environment Agency (EEA)…
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the highest quality beaches for 2019, with Greece coming in second in the world, behind Spain who was named first. Greece boasts 515 ‘Blue Flag’…
Greece’s hotel industry along with environmental groups and citizens are up in arms over a new shoreline use law currently under examination in parliament which is expected to have catastrophic effects on the environment, tourism and the…
Environmental groups around Greece have reacted to a new shoreline law tabled in Greek parliament last week, triggering strong reactions by awareness-raising groups, who say it will have “catastrophic effects”. According to…
If you are heading to Greece this summer and looking for some stunning beaches, the world’s leading travel platform TripAdvisor has just announced the 10 best Greek beaches according to the 2019…
Travel site Flight Network has ranked the world’s 50 best beaches for 2018 according to over 1,200 travel journalists, editors, bloggers and agencies and Zakynthos island’s Navagio has taken first place! It scored…
The Hellenic Cancer Society has called for a ban on smoking at public spaces, including beaches, parks, and sports facilities. According to reports, they have asked the Greek state to extend the…
With the most striking crystal blue waters and pink sand, it’s no wonder Elafonissi in Crete has been named as Greece’s best beach and one of the Top 5 beaches in Europe…
On the occasion of World Oceans Day on Friday, experts warned of the real threats to Greece’s seas and coastline from plastics pollution and climate change. With an expected record of 32…
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has announced in its recent report that the waters at beaches across Greece meet excellent bathing water quality standards, meaning they were free from pollutants harmful to…
The title of longest sandy beach of the European Union goes to Monolithi in Preveza, which stretches 25 kilometres long and is in western Greece, along the Ionian Sea on the Epirus…
Ever wanted to start your own business on a stunning beach in Greece? Now is your time, as the government is in the process of tendering off the use of public beaches, the…
Greece has ranked second in the world for the Blue Flag quality award list of beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats. With the addition of 33 beaches, 3 marinas and one sustainable…
Unsurprisingly, Greek beaches have found themselves again on another ‘World’s Best List’, this time compiled by Canadian online travel website FlightNetwork. According to its first annual list, FlightNetwork has included the beaches…
What do you dream of when thinking of your summer holidays? Popular beaches, with beach bars and cocktails? Or secluded paradise spots where the only thing you can hear is the…
Ever wanted to run an organised beach in Greece? Now is the time to put in your bid as the right to use the shoreline, which includes the rental of sea sport…
Traveller reviews and ratings for 343 beaches on TripAdvisor, a leading travel planning and booking site, have brought five stunning Greek beaches in the spotlight again for 2017. TripAdvisor has just announced…
Marketing Greece has just launched a cool new application named “Plazz” which allows users to reserve sunbeds at popular organised beaches throughout Greece. The app has been included in the agency’s network in an…