Tourism
Greece
Beautiful Cretan Village Celebrates Past Professions (video)
Avdou is a small village of only 500 people located approximately 40 kilometers (24 miles) east of Heraklion, the capital city of Crete. The tiny hamlet and its inhabitants are proud to maintain some of the oldest traditions of...
Greece
A Whole New Vibe for Heraklion, Crete
Recently ranked as Europe's fastest growing tourism destination, Heraklion, the capital city of Crete, never stops surprising with its stunning potential.
Once considered the ugly duckling of the island, Heraklion is top on the list of European city-break destinations, showing...
Greece
Top Places to See in the Peloponnese
The Peloponnese remains one of the most popular destinations in Greece thanks to a unique past that blends with a natural landscape made of forest, mountains, beaches, and caves. Ancient sites, monuments, castles and Byzantine churches are part of...
Greece
Popular Activities to Discover a Different Santorini
The island of Santorini, or Thira, in Greek, is one of the magical spots of the Aegean that capture the senses with its celebrated landscape, light, and atmosphere.
Perfect whitewashed landscapes contrast with black earth scenarios and chic shops, bars...
Economy
Greek Tourism Revenues Show Record Increase in 2017
Greek tourism revenues exceeded €14.6 billion in 2017, showing an increase of 10.8 percent compared to 2016, according to Bank of Greece figures released on Monday.
This development, according to BoG, reflects the increase in tourist inflow by 7.4 percent, ...
Greece
Top Things to Do on Greece's Poros Island
Just a few hundred meters from the Peloponnese, two islands connected by a rather modern road give life to Poros. The southern island is called Spharia and is much smaller than the northern Kalaureia. Spharia, however, is the place...
Greece
Region of Sfakia: Cretan Roads with a View (photos)
Fans of the Cretan landscape, can comfortably visit the island by renting a car and venturing through the unique and beautiful mountain roads. Those staying in the area of Chania can easily see the beaches of the south by...
Greece
Top Reasons to Visit Greece During Spring
If you are fortunate enough to visit Greece during Spring, many of the most popular parts of the country such as the islands of the Aegean and the Ionian, the Peloponnese, and even the island of Crete, will be...
Archaeology
Crete's Archaeological Site of Aptera (photos)
The archaeological site of Aptera; located on the top of a flat hilltop overlooking the natural bay of Souda, less than 10 kilometers from the city of Chania, in Crete, offers a unique view of the sea and a rich...
Greece
Discover the Spa Town of Loutra Aidipsou, Evia
Loutra Aidipsou, on the Greek island of Evia, is a town rich in natural hot springs that since Ancient times has been welcoming visitors looking for the benefits of its curative waters.
There are several geothermal springs located in Aidipsos...