greek islands

Maria Menounos Shares Greek Summer Highlights in Patriotic Blue-and-White Bikini

Greek American television personality Maria Menounos has bid farewell to another summer in Greece by sharing a series of vacation photos, including one featuring a blue-and-white bikini inspired by the colors of the Greek flag. In a post on Instagram,...

How an Exotic Guava Variety Became One of Greece’s Rarest Island Fruits

An exotic guava variety introduced to Greece more than seventy years ago has become one of the country’s most unusual island products. Known locally as gaváfa, this variety of guava is cultivated commercially almost exclusively on Leros in the Dodecanese....

Mohamed Salah Enjoys Mykonos Nightlife as He Weighs Next Career Move

Egyptian football superstar Mohamed Salah is enjoying a relaxing holiday on the Greek island of Mykonos as he considers the next chapter of his illustrious career. The 34-year-old forward has been spending his days soaking up the Mediterranean sun and...

Avoid the Crowds on These Tranquil Greek Islands

How would you like to visit a beautiful Greek island inhabited by fewer than two hundred people? Some of the islands we are about to look at have so few people, that the mode of transportation is by donkey,...

From Island Shores to Mountain Peaks: Five Greek Villages Seek UN Tourism Recognition

From the beaches of Syros to the fir-covered slopes of the southern Pindus range, five Greek communities hope to join UN's Best Tourism Villages network. Following an evaluation of applications submitted by local municipalities, the Greek Tourism Ministry selected Galissas,...

The Six Destinations in Greece That Welcome the Most Cruise Passengers

Greece has firmly established itself as one of the world's leading cruise destinations, welcoming millions of passengers each year to its legendary islands, historic ports, and breathtaking coastlines. According to the latest official figures from the Hellenic Ports Association,...

Lefkada Island in the Ionian Sea: A Touch of the Caribbean in Greece

Located in the Ionian sea, Lefkada is a stunning island, even by Greek standards. It connects to the mainland by a small bridge and is easily accessed by car. With hospitable locals and many activities to offer, the island prides...

Greece Joins Global List of 25 Countries Where Tourists Outnumber Residents

Greece has joined a growing list of nations where visiting tourists outnumber local residents each year. New global data shows Greece welcomes almost 2.7 international tourists for every person who lives there, placing the country among 25 nations where...

Greece Retains US Coast Guard Recognition for High Shipping Standards

The US Coast Guard has renewed Greece’s participation in its QUALSHIP 21 initiative for the 2026–2027 period, recognizing the country’s continued compliance with high international shipping standards. The decision keeps Greece among the flag states eligible for the program from...

Greek Island of Syros Named Among Expedia’s Top 10 Hottest Destinations for 2026

Syros, a quiet Greek island in the Cyclades, has landed on Expedia's list of the world's hottest destinations for 2026, ranking fourth out of ten spots worldwide. The travel booking company named Syros its top pick for cuisine and...