Travel
The Greece of towels on the sand and long carefree beach days still exists. It's just becoming harder to find.
Syros has emerged as one of the few municipalities in Greece to consistently invest in free public beach amenities.
West Samos emerges as the Aegean’s “Wild West,” where dramatic mountains, hidden beaches, and authentic village life create a rare blend of untouched nature and timeless Greek charm.
A new spatial framework introduces stricter building limits, coastal protections and controls on short-term rentals amid concerns by some quarters over overtourism, environmental impact
Athens is introducing a new tourism zoning framework with stricter bed limits for overcrowded destinations, sustainability-focused upgrades, and special levies aimed at easing pressure on islands strained by overtourism
The island's tourism growth extended beyond aviation, with the island also asserting itself as a dominant player in cruise tourism.
Greece reinforces its global standing in luxury yachting as record participation at MEDYS 2026 and rising charter bookings highlight the sector’s growing international momentum.
The Santorini Municipality warns that private tourist zones threaten local access and the island's identity
