Tourism

Hydra is one of the most picturesque Greek islands. It is located very close to Athens, just off the coast of Peloponnese in the Aegean Sea, between the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs. The island is easily accessible by boat or hydrofoil,...

According to Esteraich newspaper, Greece was the leading destination for Austrians this year. “This year, Greece was the leading destination for Austrians, the ultimate number one for those who are attracted by the sea,” highlighted the Austrian publication. The newspaper noted...

Turkish companies operating in the yachting sector are aiming to expand in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and specifically in Greece. Turkish companies are the only ones to invest in this sector and buy Greek marinas since both Greeks and investors from...

Cyprus Tourism Organization is trying to find new ways to appeal to international tourists. CTO’s latest move involves a culinary tourism initiative that aims to promote the country’s local products. CTO hopes that "the diversity of this kind of tourism will...

The number of foreign visitors in Greece was up 17 percent in the period January-May this year, exceeding 3.5 million, while tourism revenues jumped 10.6 percent compared to the same period in 2013, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said...

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras had a luncheon with his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi in Florence on Friday, following the latter's invitation. The Prime Ministers were accompanied by their spouses. Samaras - on a private visit - discussed with Renzi issues...

During the last few years, Greek tourism and especially Greece's capital, Athens are gaining ground on the international tourism market. According to MasterCard figures, visitors in Athens are expected to spend a total of 1.4 billion euros, an increase of 27% compared to 2013. The rise in the number...

Finding the perfect place for your family vacation can be quite tricky. The numerous Greek islands offer tourists a large selection of places to go for a relaxing vacation with their family. Even though Mykonos and Rhodes are mostly...

Although the Greek island of Mykonos is known as the ultimate party destination, there is way more to enjoy on the famous Aegean island with the wonderful Crystal beaches, than just party your heart out!

Tourist agents operating in Crete have expressed their concern for the reduced spending power of Russian tourists visiting the Greek island this year. The devaluation of the ruble and the general turmoil prevailing in the region have resulted in Russian tourists choosing cheaper...