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Specifically, the minister announced a cruise passenger levy of 20 euros per person disembarking at the ports of Mykonos and Santorini, and 5 euros at other Greek ports, applicable from June 1 to Sept. 30.

The piece lauds the stylish cocktail bars of the city, which offer outdoor seating along the waterfront, and high-end gastronomic centers stand next to traditional tavernas in Ladadika

Conversely, among the popular island destinations, Mykonos was the only airport to report a decline, 

As the flow of holidaymakers continues unabated to Greece, September, the first month of autumn, is looking more dynamic than ever before

“The most serene and nature-loving of the Sporades islands, with kilometers of pristine and protected coastline"

Flight numbers at AIA, during the first eight months of 2024 recorded an 11.8% increase compared to the same period last year, with the flights reaching 180,594.

The project in the Hinitsa region, set on a plot of land in the municipality of Ermionida, in the Peloponese, involves the construction of a 5-star tourist complex with a capacity of 607 beds.

In Greece, travel revenues saw a notable increase in the first half of 2024 (Jan – June) underscoring the robust performance of the country’s tourism sector. 

Passengers with babies or others with health issues may be allowed to carry formulas or medication with them though they are required to check with the airport beforehand.

Strong to severe weather could develop across Greece starting late on Thur. with downpours, damaging winds, and the possibility of flooding.

Greece hopes to enrich its tourism offering by adding a medical visa for short-term healthcare-related visits.

Last year, the Daleela Cyprus - Greece ferry service transported over 7,400 passengers and more than 2,400 vehicles from May to September.

HCAA Director George Saounatsos lauded the HCCA staff calling them the “main driving force behind the rising aviation metrics” in the rise in Air traffic in Greece

Media reports claim massive project - an entire tourist village - pending on picturesque Astypalaia, a still laid-back and traditional Aegean isle

Specifically, the number of passengers between January and July 2024 totaled 42,538,219, up from 38,833,074 in the corresponding period of 2023.

Some of the sites will also allow access to the tower

Feast day of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is commemorated on Aug. 15 by the Orthodox Church, signaling an exodus towards the islands, seaside, provinces

Vacation period peaks on Aug. 15 which marks the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, a national holiday for the Greek Orthodox.

Greece remains the top choice for Albanian tourists, with 23% expressing a preference to the neighboring country to the south

According to figures, the total number of visitors to the Minoan palace site of Knossos in 2023 reached nearly 944,000 in 2023