Greek beaches

  The strict safety measures against the spread of Covid-19 on Greek beaches have been extended until July 31, Deputy Minister of Development and Investments Nikos Papathanasis stated earlier on Thursday. In an earlier interview with ANT1 television, Papathanasis had noted...

The recent proposed legislation on the use of Greece's shoreline which was brought before the Greek Parliament contained an article - Number 34 - which stipulates that illegal structures for business purposes can be legalized with an appropriate fine. The...

Take a look at this majestic beach in the Greek islet of Chryssi or Gaidouronisi (donkey island). Chryssi, protected as an "area of intense natural beauty", is an uninhabited Greek island approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of Crete close to...

The landscape looks like it belongs to another place, not mainland Greece. But the Bella Vraka beach in Epirus, washed by the waters of the Ionian Sea, is a place full of splendor and summertime magic. Looking more like an...

When it comes to beaches making it on the "world's best" lists, Greece is no stranger. It should be of no surprise that the small Greek island of Donousa has made the list for Forbes 2018 Top 8 most...

The European Environment Agency annual report on clean water beaches, lakes and rivers for swimming, shows that 95.9 percent of Greek waters are considered excellent for swimming. Greece comes fourth in European Union level - after Luxembourg, Malta and Cyprus...

Visitors to Crete have always been surprised by the wild Mediterranean landscape made up of stunning blue waters, golden beaches, and amazing landscapes. However, this huge land hides many secret places. Among them are the wonderful shores of Agios...

Greece is set to impose restrictions on the number of swimmers to protect the environment and avoid congestion on one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece: Elafonisi in Crete. A Presidential decree expected to be issued after the Easter...

Greece is famous for its myriad golden beaches, but anti-garbage campaigners are mobilizing to sweep up a deluge of plastic which is ruining some of the country's greatest assets. Thirty volunteers from Plastic Free Greece recently went to Kavouri beach...

The island of Lesvos -- Greece's third-largest -- remains a strong draw for international tourists, with pre-booking data from Germany, Russia and Denmark suggesting visitors are still planning to visit the Aegean this year. Lesvos itself, due to its size,...