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Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels Shines at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023

Greek Chain Aqua Vista Hotels has won several awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 which was held recently in Athens. The chain has some of the most luxurious line-up of beautiful hotels in the Aegean, including the islands...

Samina Ferry Disaster Haunts Greece More Than 20 Years Later

The disaster involving the sinking of the ferry boat Express Samina on September 26, 2000, off the coast of Paros which claimed the lives of eighty-one people still haunts Greece. The ferry remains at the bottom of the Aegean Sea...

This is the Oldest Known Cycladic Sculpture of Ancient Greece

The Fat Lady of Saliagos (also known as The Naked Lady of Saliagos) is the oldest known Cycladic sculpture. It is a marble figure from the Aegean Neolithic period discovered on the tiny islet of Saliagos between the Greek islands...

‘Reclaim the Beach’ Movement Gathers Pace in Greece

Government and judicial authorities in Greece responded to the growing movement for free access to the beaches which in many cases have been taken over by beach bars and other businesses renting out seaside chaise lounges and umbrellas. Finance Minister...

Reclaim The Beach! Greeks Protest Against Sunbeds and Umbrellas

Hundreds of Greeks on the island of Paros launched the "Reclaim the beach" protest against the uncontrolled spread of privately run loungers and umbrellas on the beaches. More than 250 residents on Paros "invaded" the popular Santa Maria beach demanding...

Barack and Michelle Obama Enjoying Vacation On Greek Islands

Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were spotted enjoying a short vacation in the Cyclades islands in Greece this weekend.

Why Do Hollywood Stars Flock to Antiparos Every Summer?

Antiparos may not be the most glamorous of the Cyclades group of Greek islands, compared to Mykonos or Santorini-- but it still attracts Hollywood stars and celebrities every summer. For many Greeks and foreign visitors, Antiparos is one of the...

Paros Unplugged: Top Highlights of the Greek Getaway Island

Located in the cluster of the Cycladic islands, Paros possesses everything you would fancy when dreaming of a Greek island vacation: unique beaches with azure waters, fish tavernas, whitewashed houses, and traditional Cycladic churches. Here is a list of the...

Seven Greek Islands Voted Among Europe’s Favorites

Greek islands have topped Condé Nast's list of Europe’s best. The islands were chosen according to the votes of Condé Nast Traveller readers for this year. Seven Greek destinations rank specifically among the top twenty in Europe, according to the...

Monica Bellucci Vacations in Greece’s Paros

Italian actress Monica Bellucci has been spotted on the Greek island of Paros, which she has described as among her favorite vacation destinations. Bellucci, 57, has been a frequent visitor to the Cycladic island, a place where she has said...