Greece's Culture Minister confirmed that repairs are needed as the lift struggles to meet growing visitor demand.
The program assesses beaches based on water quality, waste management, lifeguard presence, accessibility, environmental education, and other infrastructure.
The Greek government will up enforcement of Hydra's vehicle ban, while Spetses' exemptions are set to shrink after the completion of a capacity study.
The expansion of direct air connections is further boosting Greece’s appeal to long-haul travelers.
The Spanish government blocked 66,000 short term rental listings on Airbnb as protests against soaring rents and overcrowding intensify.
Passenger traffic at Greek airports operated by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority recorded a 14% uptick in the first quarter of 2025, according to data published by the HCAA. There was a 9.2% increase in passenger traffic across all Greek airports during the first four months of 2025. Passenger traffic from January to April 2025 […]
Time Out has named a sea lagoon in northern Greece as the best beach in Europe for 2025, with destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia also in the “top 10”. Taking the top billing is Port Glarokavos, which is located in the Kassandra Peninsula of Chalkidi (Halkidiki) prefecture. Kassadras is the western-most of three […]
Despite the positive numbers for Greece’s hospitality sector and tourism more generally, staff shortages remain the greatest challenge for hotels at the start of the new season, while red tape in labor legislation, combined with the implementation of the digital work card system, are indirectly pushing undeclared labor back into the sector. The President of […]
The Athens–Chișinău route marks a significant step forward for connectivity between Greece, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Leading the way domestically, Halkidiki emerged as the top region with 93 flags, while Crete maintained its lead with 153 flags.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art exhibit challenges visitors to go beyond centuries of human-centered narratives and see themselves as part of a whole.
Three days of authentic tastes, local culture, and unique experiences in just an hour from Athens at the Taste of Loutraki food fest.
The wider Athens region and the Greek islands attracted the largest number of international travelers in 2024.
The experience of hiking and running across Karpathos is described as dreamlike, making it an ideal destination for enthusiasts of exploration and nature.
Access to the Acropolis archaeological site is increasingly difficult, particularly for people with disabilities, the sick, and those with mobility issues. The elevator is out of order, toilets are in short supply, and metal barriers obstruct access to the Areopagus.
For the Piraeus–Mykonos–Piraeus route, the fare climbed from 72 euros in 2019 to 104 euros in 2025, marking an increase of 44.44%.
Zones where islands’ mayors asked for the uncontrolled building to stop - Mykonos the odd one out
Los Angeles represents a significant market for Athens, with over 100,000 indirect trips annually.
The Greek island, with a population of just 40,000, recorded approximately six million overnight tourist stays in 2023.
The central Aegean Isle was picked by the popular Italian bloggers’ site Girovagate.com