The average length of stay for all types of tourist accommodation establishments during April 2024, amounted to 3.1 days.
Reports indicate hotel bookings for the three-day weekend (June 22 to 24) are already between 75% and 80%
Founded in 1884, the Peloponnese line is Europe’s longest meter-gauge railway network. Services stopped in 2011 as a result of Greece’s debt crisis.
"Astypalaia is evolving into a sustainable destination, unique on a global scale. The response from travelers to these changes has been remarkable. We anticipate a very promising tourist season," stated the Deputy Mayor of Astypalaia, Kostas Kampylis.
The agenda will focus on crucial matters such as optimizing the allocation of railway capacity across the EU, aiming to improve efficiency in cost, travel time, and environmental impact.
The body of the 70-year-old man, of Greek descent, was discovered in the sea off a secluded beach near a rocky area where he had been vacationing
Additionally, there's been a shift in Greeks' travel from Balkan holidays to traditional West Europe destinations, such as the UK, Germany, France and Italy
PM Mitsotakis announced to Bloomberg on Friday that Greece will impose restrictions on cruise ships visiting popular islands, to combat over-tourism
Citing Cirium figures, UK-based travel website travelweekly.co.uk reports that over 4,000 flights are scheduled to operate from UK airports to Greece in June 2024
Furthermore, Mitsotakis specifically noted pressure on Greece's popular destinations, such as Santorini in the Cyclades.
Serifos, coupled with its proximity to neighboring isles, this Cyclades island emerges as the quintessential Aegean getaway, according to Pergament
To capture the romantic essence of "Mamma Mia," the Municipality of Skopelos released an original music video featuring pianist Elena Xidia.
Greece marks Pride Month in Athens and Thessaloniki with parades, events, happenings and workshops.
Travelers visiting Greece can now download mAIGreece, an AI-powered personalized travel assistant offering useful travel info in 31 languages.
Known for its postcard-perfect beaches, Skiathos is taking steps to offer travelers much more. To Vima English Edition spoke with the island’s mayor about people-centered initiatives and rebranding efforts.
Preveza is trying to attract Serbian tourists, following a recent familiarization trip
Meanwhile, Greece's top destinations such as Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, and Halkidiki are poised to set new records, with industry experts noting the rise of fresh travel patterns.
Austria, Switzerland, and Germany stand out as particularly noteworthy markets, given Naxos' broad appeal to families, couples, and adventure seekers," remarked Vangelis Katsaras, Deputy Mayor of Tourism for the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades.
Increased patrols, enhanced traffic management at major events, and additional police officers announced to boost safety in Athens.
More than 1,900 reports of unauthorized sunbeds, umbrellas, and public beach violations have been filed through the myCoast app