Greece posted one of the strongest tourism performances in Europe this year, as shifting Mediterranean travel patterns pushed more visitors toward Southern European destinations, according to UN Tourism.
International arrivals in Greece rose 15% in the first half of 2026...
Travelers arriving in Athens and Thessaloniki will soon pay more for fixed-price taxi rides between the airports and city centers.
In Athens, the daytime fare will rise from €40 ($46) to €50 ($57). The nighttime fare will increase from €55...
Greece continues to be a steady pole of attraction for international television productions, reinforcing its tourism profile in neighboring Italy. At the center of this interest is the implementation of an extensive television mission on behalf of the popular...
If planning a trip to Greece in October you can visit some of the most popular Greek islands, and enjoy the last of the last golden days of the summer weather. Here are some tips on how to get...
Greece's labor market rebounded sharply in the second quarter of 2026, with the country's tourism season fueling one of the strongest job recoveries in the European Union, according to newly released Eurostat data.
The number of Greeks moving from unemployment...
Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" reached historic highs, with August setting an all-time monthly record. For the first time in the airport's history, monthly passenger volume surpassed the 4 million milestone, underscoring the Greek capital's steady...
Greece maintains high satisfaction levels across digital platforms and social media, with culture, gastronomy, and local hospitality serving as the primary drivers of positive traveler sentiment. Conversely, environmental pressures, infrastructure strains, and sustainability concerns represent the key areas receiving...
Eurostat figures show that longer holidays and a strong preference for domestic travel pushed Greece to the bottom of the EU ranking for nightly tourism expenditure.
People living in Greece spent an average of €49.40 per person for each night...
Foreign tourists filled nearly all of Greece's hotel rooms this summer, with nine out of every ten hotel nights in June booked by visitors from abroad, according to Eurostat. Of the 18.1 million nights spent in Greek hotels that...
In many parts of Southern Europe, tourism is hailed as a modern "heavy industry," a powerful engine for economic growth. But as senior analyst Marko Jukic of Bismarck Analysis at Palladium argued recently, this reliance is a dangerous illusion....
Property prices across the Greek islands rose further in the second quarter of 2026, with Crete posting the strongest annual increase among the island regions.
International demand remained robust, led by buyers from the United States. According to Spitogatos, average...
Greece has over two hundred islands for locals and tourists to explore. However, when it comes to water sports, and especially windsurfing, some Greek islands easily top the rest.
The sport of windsurfing has become increasingly popular in Greece and...
On the Greek island of Chios, the tenth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, nestled in the sparkling waters of the Aegean Sea, there’s a bar experience unlike any other. Set right on the breakwater of the island’s main...
