Authorities are expected to reassess conditions at 10 a.m., when a new decision on whether to lift or extend the sailing ban will be issued

Foreign travelers continued to dominate the overall numbers, representing 79.9% of arrivals and an even greater proportion of overnight stays at 87.4%.

According to the German travel site Reisereporter, “Lipsi is the perfect place to lose yourself in dreamy corners."

IndiGo will begin six weekly direct flights from India to Athens in the coming year, tapping into rising demand for travel to Greece.

Based on Ferryhopper’s booking data, the top 10 islands for summer 2025 were Paros, Aegina, Naxos, Mykonos, Tinos, and Corfu, among others.

Think Greece is only for summer? Not even close. Autumn brings harvests, festivals, and unique experiences far beyond your usual sun and sea.

Passenger traffic for January–August 2025 across all Greek airports operating commercial flights (39 airports: 24 CAA, 14 Fraport Greece, and Athens International Airport) rose by 4.6%.

From January to July 2025, Greece issued 17,254 Golden Visas to foreign citizens—marking a 31.4% rise since the beginning of the year.

The most striking change compared with 2024 was the rise of Aegina, which entered the top five destinations, displacing Syros, with a year-on-year increase of 12.65%.

An essential part of daily life for locals and a cherished destination for thousands of visitors worldwide, the Arvanitia Trail suffered significant landslides in June 2018 and August 2019, underscoring the urgent need for a permanent and technically sound solution

Clients increasingly favor places that require effort to reach—a desire for experiences deliberately off the beaten path and far from the crowds.

To minimize disruption for passengers, Hellenic Train, in coordination with the union, has adjusted its timetable.

Among the region’s geological marvels is the famous Cave of Lakes. Inside, thirteen terraced lakes shimmer amid stalactites and stalagmites, shaped over millions of years.

The government is weighing further limits, including the possible suspension of new listings outside Athens in other popular destinations.

Hotels in Greece stood out as the only ones in Europe to surpass the 200 euros mark, reaffirming the country’s position as one of the continent’s leading summer destinations.

The only outlier was the Cyclades, which posted a 7.4% drop in international arrivals (638,000 total). Santorini was hit hardest, with 348,000 visitors (-14.5%) and a sharp decline in domestic arrivals.

Athens is more than Plaka’s cobbled streets and the marble crown of the Acropolis. For those willing to venture a little further, the Greek capital reveals hidden corners of history well beyond its tourist-filled center.

The island boasts a rugged mountainous interior, including the Foros Cave, a natural wonder with a constant temperature of 17°C and a stalagmite estimated to be three million years old.

This surge in supply comes with consequences. Occupancy rates for short-term rentals in June and July remained flat compared to last year, at 40% and 51% respectively.

The new measures include free travel (including a companion and vehicle) twice a month for kidney patients, cancer patients, and people with disabilities over 67%.