Kos
Greece
The Day The Dodecanese Joined Greece
The Dodecanese, the island archipelago which literally means ”The Twelve Islands”, officially joined their motherland of Greece on March 7, 1948.
Culture
The Greek Village Where Christians and Muslims Live in Harmony
Platani is a beautiful village on the Greek island of Kos in the Dodecanese complex, where Christians and Muslims coexist in harmony. The village has remained untouched through the years and continues to attract visitors with its diversity.
A Jewish...
Economy
Greece’s Tourism Figures Skyrocket in 2023
Greece's tourism figures have soared in the first 10 months of the year, as the air and road arrivals data published by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) show.
Specifically in the January-October 2023 period, 23 million international air arrivals were...
Europe
Best Greek Travel Destinations 2023 Awarded by UK Travelers
The favorite holiday destinations of British travelers for 2023 were announced on Wednesday at the 2nd annual Greek Travel Awards ceremony, which took place at Six Park Place London, organized by the office of the Greek National Tourism Organization in...
Greek News
The 10 Most Popular Greek Islands on Instagram
Travel experts recently examined Instagram hashtag data for over 50 Greek islands to establish the most popular and ‘Instagrammable’.
Celebrities, influencers, tourists and photographers have been sharing images from the Greek islands, the Greek sun, and the Aegean blue. The...
Greek News
The Times Names Best Greek Islands to Visit
The Times published its list of the best Greek islands to visit, highlighting destinations beyond the famous Mykonos and Santorini.
From the stunning beaches of Skiathos to the historical richness of Rhodes, each island offers a unique experience for the...
Greek News
9 Greek Islands in the Top 20 Per Conde Nast Traveller Readers
Nine Greek islands were voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine in the top twenty in Europe for 2023.
Conde Nast Traveller is a luxury travel magazine aimed at the upmarket, independent traveller.
These are the best islands in...
Ancient Greece
Hippocrates Statue Unveiled in His Hometown Kos, Greece
A statue of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, was unveiled in his hometown on the island of Kos in Greece over the weekend.
The statue adorns the small park on Kos where the Tree of Hippocrates is located. The plane...
Greek News
The Greek Islands: How Were they Named?
To find the etymology behind the names of Greek islands, one should take into account a number of factors, including ancient Greek mythology and even the geomorphology of each place.
In fact, during ancient times, the names of places were used...
Europe
Santorini is the Most Popular Destination in Europe
A map produced by researchers has revealed that the Greek island of Santorini is the most popular tourist destination in Europe.
Using Google search data, the researchers created a map that incorporates the most-searched European holiday destinations by residents of...