Tourism

How would you like to live on your own Greek island? Just the idea of living on an isolated island sounds too good to be true. You might be surprised to learn that some Greeks are living this dream...

Tourism is a vital economic sector in Greece as it accounts for around 18 percent of the country's GDP and is responsible for creating one out of every five jobs. However, the over taxation of tourism coupled with the lack...

Summertime fun is one of the biggest attractions for tourists who come to Greece for their holidays. According to TripAdvisor, there are plenty of good times waiting for you and your family at Greece's water parks -- four of...

Three million tourists will be hosted in Greek homes this year, as many crisis-hit Greeks try to make ends meet by renting their homes to foreign visitors. More and more Greek home owners are taking advantage of the Airbnb trend...

A video called: “Tinos: the Handmade Island“ has been submitted to the Greek National Tourism Organization, for the European Destinations of Excellence award in the Cultural Tourism division in the hopes that the enchanting island of Tinos might win...

The Greek island of Sifnos is known for its poets and traditional villages. But there is another side to the island that foodies love -- the island boasts terrific chefs and beloved traditional cuisine! Let's take a look at...

Aegean Airlines on Tuesday unveiled its "Greece by Greeks" initiative to reveal Greece's "small secrets" and promote the country as a tourism destination around the world, in a strategic partnership with international star basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who plays...

Tourists can now make their way to Skiathos with new British Airways Flights that are available three times a week from London City. The airline inaugurated the new flights to Skiathos -- famous for film Mamma Mia! which was shot...

Going out in Greece to have a coffee or cocktail can be overwhelming with so many places to choose from! A great way to enjoy Athens is to find a hidden gem, tucked away and off the grid of...

Good news for beach-goers on vacation in Greece -- according to the online travel specialist TravelBird, Greece has some of the cheapest beaches in the world. According to TravelBird's annual Beach Price Index, six popular beaches in Greece make the...

Some 1.4 million people have visited the Acropolis Museum from June 2016 to May 2017 and according to figures that new Acropolis Museum Director and Professor of Archaeology Dimitris Pantermalis announced on Tuesday, foreigners make up 67 percent of...

The Greek island of Skiathos is about to get a new holiday village located next to the well-known Koukounaries beach on the northern Aegean. The government has given the go-ahead to create the holiday resort following a joint decision by...

A new hi-tech “laser maze” inspired by Greek Mythology is the perfect way to pass your time while on Crete -- using everything from hi-tech lasers, haze effects and unique designs at Labyrinth Park! The maze called "Trojan horse" recently...

It is such a shame when people visit Athens and do the typical tour of the mainland before whisking off to the more popular island destinations like Santorini, Crete or Mykonos and miss out on the beautiful islands just...

You have seen the museums and done the typical tours around Athens -- so you think you have seen it all and are ready to head out to the islands. Think again! There are many hidden gems throughout the...