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Hundreds of bathers on the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos gazed in astonishment as a herd of cows took over Kalo Livadi beach last week. The herd, which apparently escaped from its enclosure, mingled with bathers who kindly made space for...

A popular beach on the Greek island of Lesvos is refusing entry to bathers without a valid Schengen-area passport, in an apparent effort to bar migrants. Local site lesvosnews.net published photos from the Tsamakia organized beach, near Mytilene, showing a notice...

Summertime fun at the beach just got less stressful with the new expansion of the Plazz smart app (plazz.com) to include even more convenient additions for beach-goers to its "Sun & Beach" experience. Marketing Greece announced that the app is expanding...

A special application lets you find out how safe the beach where you intend to dive is. The free application, which can be downloaded in Greek and English, has been created in collaboration with the Safe Water Sports and...

Noise blares from a beachside bar as you fight your way to the seaside through a wall of seabeds and other obstacles. Tables are parked as close as possible to the waves. Meanwhile, you note that the other side...

The team of scientists involved in preservation work at the iconic shipwreck of Zakynthos whose bow rises from Navagio Bay say it is in danger of total disintegration. Thirty-six years after becoming the island's top tourist attraction, the wreck...

For the first time, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) will organize this year's award ceremony for the Blue Flag international program in Greece. The international event, described as a "historical event for Greece, will take place in Chalkidiki, on Wednesday...

Lonely Planet travel site compiled a list of the best beaches of the Ionian islands. Whether it be the stunning turquoise waters or dreamy golden sands, chances are there's a dream beach for you. Best: Myrto Beach, Kefalonia Best-kept secret: Voutoumi,...

A new clever ad campaign that was introduced in Athens Metro trains has really impressed both the Greek people and tourists. Anyone who decides to move around the city of Athens using the metro is left speechless by a new...

The Hangover crew is touring the world to promote the final film in the comedic franchise, and while making a stop in Brazil, they all got together for a beach day in Rio de Janeiro. Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms,...