'Hidden Gem' cliche applied to one of the eastern Aegean's pristine destinations

From mountain villages to romantic seaside towns, Greece offers no shortage of destinations that blend nature, history and gastronomy.

Greece recorded 31 million international air arrivals in 2025, a increase of 1.7 million passengers or 5.9% over the 29.3 million posted in 2024, according to a study on international air arrivals published by INSETE, the research arm of the Greek Tourism Confederation. Athens International Airport led the growth among major gateways, handling 12 million […]

The tougher immigration policy requires certain visitors to post bonds of up to $15,000 as a safeguard against visa overstays.

The Regional Manager for Italy, Greece, Malta and Israel at Booking.com, said Greece is maintaining its momentum, supported by steady demand from key source markets such as Germany, France and Poland.

Athens had already led the rankings between 2022 and 2024, with double-digit growth in hotel values (11.6%, 11.2% and 11.8% respectively).

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Athens is the only Greek city to feature in Time Out’s 2026 ranking of the world’s 50 best cities, coming in at number 40 in the magazine’s 10th annual edition of the list. To compile the ranking, Time Out surveyed more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities in 42 languages, asking locals about dozens of […]

The list of Greek island destinations offering the best value for money in 2026 also includes Lefkada, Naxos, and Thasos.

Fraport Greece airports posted an average load factor of 81.4% in February 2026, up from 77.1% in the same month a year earlier.

Hefty praise by travel guides, references to trekking in pine forests, picturesque harbors and cobble-stoned paths in villages

The Greek island landed a four-page feature in En Voyage, the in-flight magazine of UK-based carrier Aurigny Flights

Greek tourism has not yet been hit by the Middle East conflict, but industry leaders are closely monitoring bookings as uncertainty grows. Analysts say Greece could benefit from redirected travel demand, if the crisis ends soon.

The minister added that the government is covering accommodation and meal expenses for stranded tourists.

Middle East airports remain closed for a third day, grounding thousands of flights, pressuring airline stocks and triggering disruptions at Athens International Airport.

Airspace closures after military strikes have triggered widespread cancellations and delays, leaving travelers stranded and Greek authorities activating emergency support lines.

This week, for instance, the European Best Destinations review published the top 20 places it recommends in Europe, with the two Greek locations, both islands, included on this list

The outlook is supported by a mix of counterbalancing forces: expansionary US fiscal policy, gradually easing interest rates, and stronger consumer spending driven by rising stock markets.

Cruise tourism drives €64.1 billion for Europe, supporting 445,000 jobs and strengthening shipbuilding, ports, and coastal economies.

Greece outperformed all other contenders by a wide margin, earning the title of undisputed capital of “dock and dine” culture, according to Euronews.