Greece's Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, traveled to Salzburg, Austria for a series of official meetings. The visit took place at the invitation of an Austrian deputy minister, and the discussions focused primarily on tourism education and mountain tourism,...
The United Kingdom and Germany remained the two largest international tourism markets for Greece in 2025, while the United States held its position as the country's leading long-haul source of visitors, according to newly released data from the Hellenic...
Athens’ historic center remains the capital’s leading destination for tourists, according to new municipal data that shows visitor activity expanding into nearby residential neighborhoods.
Tourism remains most concentrated in the Commercial Center and the districts of Monastiraki-Plaka, Psyrri-Koumoundourou, Makrygianni, and...
From the beaches of Syros to the fir-covered slopes of the southern Pindus range, five Greek communities hope to join UN's Best Tourism Villages network.
Following an evaluation of applications submitted by local municipalities, the Greek Tourism Ministry selected Galissas,...
Famous worldwide 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...
Greece has firmly established itself as one of the world's leading cruise destinations, welcoming millions of passengers each year to its legendary islands, historic ports, and breathtaking coastlines. According to the latest official figures from the Hellenic Ports Association,...
One of the largest anti-tourism demonstrations ever held on the Spanish island of Mallorca ended in clashes with police on Sunday, as thousands of residents demanded tougher measures to curb mass tourism and address the island's growing housing crisis.
The...
Located in the Ionian sea, Lefkada is a stunning island, even by Greek standards. It connects to the mainland by a small bridge and is easily accessed by car.
With hospitable locals and many activities to offer, the island prides...
Greece has joined a growing list of nations where visiting tourists outnumber local residents each year. New global data shows Greece welcomes almost 2.7 international tourists for every person who lives there, placing the country among 25 nations where...
While thousands of travelers brave the crowded ferry ports each year, some of Greece's most enchanting "island" destinations are actually on the mainland.
These mainland towns have managed to preserve a distinct maritime soul, architectural charm, and the salty, laid-back...
Greece’s tourism revenue rose sharply during the first five months of 2026, with travel receipts climbing 25.8 percent to €5.3 billion ($6.04 billion) as inbound arrivals increased 20.9 percent to 8.5 million travelers.
Inbound travel rose from 7.08 million visitors...
Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian islands, with its emerald-colored mountains, secluded coves, and underground lakes, has recently been crowned the best Greek island by Which? magazine.
Abundant sandy beaches, scenery uninterrupted by high-rise buildings and access to much-sought-after solitude...
Syros, a quiet Greek island in the Cyclades, has landed on Expedia's list of the world's hottest destinations for 2026, ranking fourth out of ten spots worldwide. The travel booking company named Syros its top pick for cuisine and...
Two American tourists were injured in a knife attack near Athens’ Acropolis on Tuesday, with police arresting the suspect shortly after the incident.
The attack occurred near the southern entrance of the Acropolis archaeological site, close to the Acropolis Museum,...
