Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is renowned not only for its rich cultural heritage and ancient landmarks but also for its extensive coastline. There are an abundance of beaches for swimming at the Greek capital.
Unlike many other capital...
Meteora, Greece, is like no other place on Earth; indeed, in many ways, it looks as if it is on another planet, with its stalagmite-like rocks that reach into the sky amid a backdrop of craggy mountains dotted with...
Greece is tightening planning regulations for tourism development, with new restrictions proposed for hotel construction, islands affected by overtourism, and short-term rentals in destinations facing growing pressure.
The country’s draft Special Spatial Framework for Tourism divides Greece into five categories...
On August 7, 1933, Greek philanthropist Aglaia Kyriakou signed a confidential will that would forever change pediatric healthcare in Greece. By leaving her entire fortune for the establishment of a children's hospital, she transformed a deeply personal act of...
For centuries, three great Greek Orthodox monasteries in Pontus stood at the heart of Hellenism, preserving Christianity, education, and Byzantine traditions in the rugged mountains overlooking the Black Sea. Today, however, only one—Sumela—is widely recognized beyond the region. The...
For millions of people, a beach umbrella is the first line of defense to protect oneself against the summer sun. In Greece, where the scorching Mediterranean sun draws visitors from around the world, it offers some respite on long...
Among the most popular summer bookings for international travelers to Greece according to data released by Ferryscanner are the islands of Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Ios, and Santorini.
These findings are based on ferry reservations made between January 1 and July...
An exotic guava variety introduced to Greece more than seventy years ago has become one of the country’s most unusual island products.
Known locally as gaváfa, this variety of guava is cultivated commercially almost exclusively on Leros in the Dodecanese....
Parion, also known as Parium, was an ancient Greek city located on the coast of the Hellespont (present-day Dardanelles Strait) in northwestern Anatolia, Turkey. Founded in 709 BC, it played a significant role in the region's history and culture.
Years...
In a photograph captured at the turn of the 20th century, a group stands poised on a dusty court, tennis rackets in hand. This is not merely a social gathering; it is a snapshot of the Athens Lawn Tennis...
If the urban legends are to be believed, "The city has fallen and I am still alive" were the last, painful words of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine Emperor.
On May 29 1453, as the world of Byzantium crumbled...
As Mediterranean wildfire risks intensify, Greece is shifting its strategy from fighting fires to prioritizing prevention. The country's AntiNero program reflects the broader scientific debate of whether more effective forest management could reduce the impact of tomorrow's megafires?
Every summer,...
From remote mountain chapels to whitewashed churches on the Greek islands, Orthodox Christians across Greece celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration on August 6 by bringing the season's first grapes to be blessed—a centuries-old tradition rooted in one of...
