By Sandy Pappas Like all Greek Islands Antiparos is a magical shimmering jewel shining in the Aegean sea. Only 7 minutes by ferry from Paros yet visited by few, it is one of…
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Both mainland (connected via a bridge) and Ionian island, Lefkada has remarkable natural landscapes that include world-famous beaches, delightful local cuisine, a noteworthy winemaking tradition and an exciting variety of things to…
Visiting the Acropolis was voted by children as one of the Top 5 most “Immersive Experiences” in the world at the Family Traveler Excellence Awards 2019. The awards are decided by the readers of…
According to Greece’s new Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, Greece in 2020 is expected to break even greater records in tourism. Speaking to the media during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2019 expo on…
European low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced that it will launch fourteen brand new routes to and from Greece for the Summer 2020 schedule. This means that 147 routes from Greece can be…
Over the last few years Andros, the second largest Cycladic island after Naxos and only two hours away from Rafina port by ferry, found its place on the world map when it…
The Cypriot Shipping Ministry has announced its plans to launch the ferry link connecting Cyprus and Greece, in May 2020, just in time for the peak summer season. According to reports, the…
You have heard of Mykonos, Santorini, and Paros. But you may not have heard a lot about Syros island, the capital of the Cyclades, which is now becoming more and more popular…
A large roofless room in Heraklion that features a double bed, sofa and a fireplace has become one of the most unique properties available on Airbnb. Named “Summer Bed Under the Stars”…
Following a 20-plus year dynamic journalistic career during which in 2010 she became CNN International’s only on-camera, chiefly live reporter from Athens, covering some of Greece’s darkest moments, Elinda Labropoulou discovered a…
How many times have you dragged your suitcases around a city because you had an early morning flight or a late night one and the room you’ve booked is not available yet?…
Only around 50 minutes drive from Athens during a traffic-free hour, Sounio, at Attika’s southernmost tip, makes for a perfect day trip. You can easily head there in the morning to…
By Drossoulla Mavromatis If you are going to be in Greece this summer and want to visit a beautiful island that is authentic and untouched, Kalymnos is the place for you! Located…
Greece’s summer solstice for 2019 is taking place today, Friday, June 21, 2019! The summer solstice is the longest day of the year where you can enjoy approximately 17 hours of daylight. In the northern…
We have all heard of Atlantis, the legendary island that sank into the sea in a single day and night, with dialogues by Greek philosopher Plato mentioned in two of his writings, Timaeus and Critias. Here…
by Maria Athanasopoulou Chios is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. It has a special identity, and over the last few years, it has welcomed more and more international…
Congratulations to Greece’s leading airline carrier AEGEAN, who is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month with pride and a renewed commitment to passengers. Greece’s largest airline both in terms of passengers transported and fleet size was founded…
Santorini is my favorite island. I have been there three times, but all of them over a decade ago. Last year I felt that I had missed the magic breeze and the…
Authorities in Zakynthos, along with the island’s Holy Metropolis which has jurisdiction over the famous Navagio beach announced they had submitted to the tourism ministry and relevant forestry department, a plan for…
Ports around Greece are expected to welcome more than 5 million holidaymakers this summer, with the ports of Piraeus, Santorini, and Corfu leading the way, cruise travel experts said. According to Greece’s Union of Cruise…