In the coastal waters of Chania, Crete, decommissioned navy vessels are being scuttled to create Greece's first highly regulated, wreck-based scuba diving park.
The ambitious underwater project by the municipality of Apokoronou at Omprogialos already features 44 deployed artificial reefs...
The Mayor of Milos, Manolis Mikelis, has issued a fierce warning against new central government legislation and aggressive corporate development, which he claims threaten to permanently disfigure one of Greece’s most visually distinct islands.
Mikelis extensively critiqued Greece's proposed tourism...
Located at just about a 1-hour drive from Athens, the Peloponnese region offers a plethora of historical sites, culture, and beauty to tourists looking for a spectacular trip in Greece; there are many reasons why this region of Greece...
As the summer season begins, Greek authorities are stepping up checks on free camping, a practice that remains illegal outside organized sites and continues to spark debate across Greece.
For many travelers, pitching a tent near the sea is seen...
The UK has removed special travel warning for Cyprus that had been introduced following heightened tensions in the Middle East, offering a positive signal for the island’s tourism sector at the peak of the summer season.
The updated guidance from...
Flight bookings from Canada to Athens have skyrocketed by fifty percent year-over-year for June, signaling a massive summer surge toward the Greek capital.
“With summer finally here, Canadians are looking for destinations rich in culture, history, and vibrant city life—and...
Greece’s Skiathos is adopting a new Tourism Intelligence System to help local authorities better understand visitor activity, manage seasonal pressure, and plan for more sustainable tourism growth.
The new system will allow local authorities on the Sporades island in the...
The unveiling of Greece’s draft Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism has ignited a fierce debate across the Aegean. Aimed at curbing unchecked overtourism while safeguarding local ecosystems, the legislative blueprint attempts to bring structural order to a sector...
The most famous cliff all over the world, the Caldera of Santorini is a place worth seeing at least once. Nothing compares to the incredible sunset views on the highest edge of the volcano when the sun goes down...
Greece’s tourism sector is at a turning point as it slowly moves away from mass tourism towards a new, more sustainable model. This shift is driven by the realities of the climate and energy crises and is supported by...
"Greece is not just the endless blue; it is also the endless green." With these words, Deputy Minister of Tourism Anna Karamanli signaled a historic shift in the country's tourism model towards the mountains.
"For many years, all roads to...
Greek island of Sifnos is reviving one of its most distinctive links to antiquity through phryctoria, the ancient Greek beacon-tower communication system.
The custom centers on the symbolic lighting of ancient tower sites across the island, recreating the visual communication...
The Greek island of Makri, located in the Echinades complex in the Ionian Sea, was once marketed as a "crown jewel" for international investors. A few years ago, it was listed by high-end real estate agencies for a staggering...
The inaugural flight of a highly anticipated direct service connecting the United States and Greece touched down at Athens International Airport (AIA), linking the Greek capital to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) for the first time.
Operated by American Airlines as part...
