This surge in supply comes with consequences. Occupancy rates for short-term rentals in June and July remained flat compared to last year, at 40% and 51% respectively.

Hoteliers in Athens and Attica are expressing concern about a decline in occupancy levels in July, a peak tourism month for the city.

The proposal seeks to ease entry for international patients and strengthen Greece’s position in the medical tourism market.

Kos enjoys an average temperature of 26°C in October, making it an attractive choice for travelers seeking vacations beyond the summer season.

The impressive superyacht measures 142 meters in length and 15 meters in width, and belongs to a member of the royal family of the United Arab Emirates, and flies a Cayman flag.

Bank of Greece data confirm that visitors spent significantly more regardless of the modest rise in arrivals. Germans, French, Italians, and Americans, in particular, boosted spending per trip, helping widen the surplus.

Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Ambassador Ju-seong Lim discuss increasing tourist flows, direct flights, and new investments.

A total of €300m in funding will go towards slashing emissions, reducing ferry fares, and enhancing tourism connections to remote islands.

The two islands join a growing list of European destinations looking to ease pressure from mass tourism by charging day-trippers an entry fee.

If you find comfort in crisp white sheets turned down every afternoon, a hotel might be the way to go. If you crave extra space or a more casual setup, a short-term rental may suit you better.

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is leading efforts to make tourism more sustainable.

From independent solo adventurers to families seeking relaxation and retirees opting for extended getaways.

Solo travelers account for over a quarter of all ferry bookings (27.3%), with younger globetrotters (aged 18–30) making up a striking 45.5% of this group.

Gen Z is embracing travel at an impressive rate, taking an average of three leisure trips per year.

Greek destinations also feature prominently further down the top ten, with the Ionian islands of Lefkada in ninth place (+189%) and Zakynthos in tenth (+175%).

Though the enforcement of the new rules is set to begin on October 1, 2025, property owners are being urged to start preparations immediately.

The beaches were removed from both the Greek Blue Flag chapter and the international organization.

Express writes, “If you took the best of Mykonos and Santorini and created a new island, it would be Ios.”

Anthony Grant, who pens the article, presents his experience visiting the Azorias archaeological site, which hosts the iconic Monumental Olive Tree.

New shaded areas, safety features, and accessibility improvements part of wider infrastructure push at Piraeus Port.