Tourism

The Pelion train, a historic steam engine train which connects Volos to Pelion, Greece, will resume its seasonal operation on Saturday. 

Greece has unveiled the 'MyCoast' app, allowing users to report beach violations with ease in a bid to reinforce the new stricter beach rules. The launch of the app was announced by Greek Economy & Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis and...

The life and legacy of the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, Cleopatra, has fascinated not only Europeans but also Arabs and Africans alike. Her name over the years has become synonymous with beauty, and she is known as the...

Milos Island in Greece is a stunning destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and relaxed island vibes. It is no wonder that recently the Cycladic island was an inspiration for the iconic French fashion houses...

With the coming summer, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning this year's vacation: Should I visit the islands of the Ionian Sea or the Aegean? It is a hard...

"Greece’s greenest island, Corfu, welcomes visitors with the sweet aroma of pine and lemon trees. In the mountainous interior myrtle and bay bushes fight it out, while venerable olive groves descend to its beach-fringed coastline." That's how The Guardian...

Worldwide famous as the home of Odysseus, the Ionian Island of Ithaca boasts lush green valleys and rugged hills, while hiking trails lead walkers to hidden ruins and stunning sea views. Today, it is a peaceful and quiet island ready...

Four stunning ancient shipwrecks off central Greece can now be explored by amateur divers, the Ministry of Culture announced recently. The shipwrecks at the sites at the region of Magnesia in the Pagasetic Gulf are filled with artifacts from antiquity...

Visiting Elafonisos in Greece is an unforgettable experience because of the unsurpassed natural beauty this small island has to offer.

Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by tourism growth. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between Kos and Tilos. The island extends over a surface of 41 km and its coastline is 28 km long.

Tourism development in the Cycladic islands of Greece, and in particular Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros, threatens the islands’ integrity, a recent report by Europa Nostra finds. Europa Nostra is a pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, representing citizens' organizations that work...

Greece has many beautiful sights for you to check out while you are visiting the country. One thing you want to be sure to add to your itinerary is visiting some of the ancient, historical Greek monasteries. Here are ten...

Following Greece's introduction of the visa-on-arrival program for Turkish tourists, around 20,000 Turks visited five Greek islands in the Aegean Sea throughout the nine-day Eid al-Fitr vacation, according to the Hurriyet daily. The number of Turkish tourists visiting those Greek...

The islands of Koufonisia have often been described as the hidden paradise of Greece and they remain a top destination for both Greek and foreign tourists.

A massive cruise ship that can carry thousands of guests announced over the weekend it is canceling its planned visit to Santorini due to overcrowding. The Sun Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, has notified its guests that...