Tourism

The National Archaeological Museum is organising free thematic tours for Athens' year as World Book Capital. The tours will be conducted by the museum's archaeologists in groups of 30, free of charge. "Starting from prehistoric societies before writing emerged, where linear...

The northern Aegean Sporades islands will have a new sea link to Greece's second-largest city later this month. Golden Star ferries will launch its Thessaloniki-Sporades ferry route on June 15 after getting the green light from the Greek Shipping Ministry. With...

Greece's tourism industry is expected to draw 32 million visitors in 2018, in what will be a record year for the sector, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said. Speaking at a general meeting of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Tsipras said...

The Aegean Sea consists of amazing unknown treasures, uninhabited paradises, islands of unique beauty and unexpected landscapes. The Greek island of Gyali -- located less than ten kilometers (six miles) from Turkey and half way between Kos and Nisyros -- brings together...

There are many amazing places visitors can discover in Greece, some of which are quite unexpected. In Vouliagmeni -- in the Athenian Riviera -- the Blue Well of the Devil is one of those magical views that Greece can offer. Located...

The Greek island of Santorini has become such a strong brand in tourism that other countries have started using its name to market their cities to tourists. In Turkey, Latin America and the Far East, towns and new housing developments...

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Greece in 2018 is expected to rise by more than 50 percent, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said. Speaking to the Athens News Agency, the minister who in May visited China to promote Greece as...

For the third year, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is organizing a program of familiarization trips which intend to make a global touristic promotion of the country. The project intends to bring 587 foreign bloggers, journalists, and representatives of...

This Saturday and Sunday different wineries located all over the Greek island of Crete will open their cellars to wine lovers and visitors in general. According to the Wines of Crete association, there are at least 10 different reasons to take a...

  A village in the Far East has been dubbed the 'Santorini of Korea' for its beautiful beaches, eye-catching homes and epic scenery. Gamcheon Cultural Village in Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, used to be better known as a home for...

Air passenger traffic grew strongly in the first four months of 2018, helped by a steady growth in international arrivals in Greek airports, official figures showed on Thursday. The Civil Aviation Authority, in a report released on Thursday, said that...

Centrally located in the Cycladic group of Greek islands, Mykonos is an extremely popular summer destination. Known for its epic party atmosphere but also for sandy beaches, whitewashed Cycladic architecture and glamorous reputation, it regularly tops travel sites' lists of...

Some of the most important mansions in the northern Greek city of Kastoria will throw open their doors to the public during the European Year of Cultural Heritage. Visitors will discover a lesser-known side of the city's cultural heritage and its...

Hyatt Hotels will open its first Grand Hyatt hotel in Greece -- its third in Europe -- the company has confirmed. A continuous rise in tourist arrivals in Greece and its capital has been the main reason the hotel giant...

One of the most vibrant spots of Thessaloniki is Ladadika, just five minutes from Aristotle Square, the heart of Greece's second-biggest city. Ladadika's colorful-yet-historical neoclassical protected buildings radiate the spirit and atmosphere of the old Thessaloniki. The neighborhood is essentially a mix...