One hundred and ninety-nine beaches in the Attica Region have been approved for the quality of their waters. The samples were carried out by the Directorate for Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Health…
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At the top of The Times list of Europe’s 25 secret islands without crowds this year, was Andros. The British daily national newspaper praises the excellent initiative of Andros Routes and the walking…
With the sand between your toes and the sun soaking through your pores, it’s simple- life is better at a beach in Greece. Last month, Greece was ranked second in the world…
A new study by the European Environment Agency (EEA) revealed Cyprus and Greece are in the top five countries in Europe with the cleanest bathing waters. The report put Cyprus in first…
Greece has announced a revised set of beach regulations to be implemented on all Greek beaches, to minimise the risk of Covid-19 contagion. Among other things, social distancing rules still apply while beach bars…
Wave hello to some post-lockdown vacation inspiration. According to global media company Forbes, two beaches in Greece are among the 10 safest destinations in Europe for those planning to holiday during the coronavirus pandemic.…
A bill aimed at promoting specialised forms of tourism in Greece, including diving, was voted through Parliament late on Friday. Diving is now allowed across Greece, with no depth limits, with some…
Greece has ranked second in the world for the Blue Flag quality award list of beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats. With 497 award-winning beaches, 14 marinas and 6 sustainable tourism boats,…
Temperatures in Greece’s capital over the weekend were the highest on record for mid-May, according to the National Observatory of Athens, rising to nearly 37°C on both days near the Thission electric…
Astir Beach in Vouliagmeni is a part of the Astir Palace complex, which is one of the most famous resorts in all of Greece. The beach is the place to ‘be seen’.…
Organised beaches in Greece will reopen on Saturday, May 16, following meteorological and Covid-19 pandemic data, including the recommendation of the Infectious Diseases Committee at the Health Ministry. From 8 am on…
Mayor of Glyfada, Giorgos Papanikolaou, has given citizens a glimpse of how they will be able to enjoy the sun, beach and clear blue waters, during a time when the world is…
Ahead of the summer season, Costa Nostrum has announced proposals for Greece to establish a post-Covid-19 Operation Protocol for the safe operation of public swimming areas, as well as beaches operated by…
According to a new study recently released by Athens-based firm Kapa Research, more than half of all Greeks are ready to return to their “normal” lives once the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic subsides.…
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn in Athens 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. At the opening of the…