Tourism

The Greek island of Crete sees thousands of people visit for its rich array of archaeological treasures. The Minoan Palace of Knossos is only minutes from Heraklion and those with a deeper interest in history travel to the southern coast to see...

For those who have made up their mind and are ready to visit Thessaloniki for the first time, there are a few must-do activities that are impossible to miss. Whether it is checking the traditional seaside walk, visiting famous museums...

Small businesses in Crete will have an extra edge this coming tourist season as a partnership program with Google seeks to expand their digital side. Google and the Region of Crete on Monday announced the launch of cooperation to extend...

Greece is one of the most renowned romantic destinations around the world. It usually sits on top of the list of places that are ideal for romantic getaways or honeymoons. According to the famous hotel reservation platform, Booking.com - the magnificent...

It is being reported that one of the most magical paradises on Earth is located on a Greek private island, mostly unknown to the general public. British travel and lifestyle magazine Tatler claims those looking for the ultimate luxury getaway in...

Athens will be the worst affected of all European capitals from future droughts and heatwaves according to a new scientific study. Researchers at Newcastle University used all the available climate models (based on three scenarios) to predict how weather patterns...

Saronikos, one of the most historic municipalities of Attica, has just released a new tourism video, promoting the area as the true Athens city escape. The Escape is the first promotional video created by the municipality of Saronikos, made to...

The Regional Governor of the South Aegean region, George Hatzomarkos, has actively taken part in the United Nations Environment Program's (UNEP) Clean Seas Campaign. The protection of the marine environment of the South Aegean plays a fundamental role in...

This weekend, Wines of Crete, the association that groups together the winemakers of Greece's biggest island, will be throwing open the doors to OiNotika 2018, the Cretan wine fair, in the city of Chania. During the event, visitors will be...

A project to create a new diving park in Crete, extending over an area of about 60,702 square meters (15 acres), has received official backing. The Diving Park in the marine area of Ormos Bros Gialos, Apokoronas, Chania will be...

Over 27 million tourists visited Greece in 2017, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) figures. Tourist traffic increased by 9.7 percent, reaching 27.194 million visitors against 24.799 million visitors in 2016. Specifically, visitor flows through airports increased by 9.9 percent, while...

Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch direct flights to the popular Greek island of Mykonos from 30 May. Group Chief Executive, Akbar al-Baker, said: "Mykonos has long been one of our most sought-after European destinations, and we are very...

The luxury villas of Mykonos are famed for being a Greek-island retreat for global celebrities. Now, for one lucky winner, all that's needed to join them is a winning ticket costing just $49. A U.K.-based company called Dream Villa Mykonos...

Two Greek cities have made it onto a list of the most-affordable destinations for romantic trips -- coming in handy as St. Valentine's Day gets closer. According to a survey by the travel website Hoppa, Chania on the island of Crete...

  This year, Greece has had no less than four islands chosen by travelers as their intended destination for summer 2018. According to an analysis by Check 24, the most popular German platform dedicated to travel price comparison, there are four...