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%.

An impressive lineup of Greek and international speakers will address heritage preservation, resilience, and the challenges of the future.

Air travel data shows a sharp rise in autumn arrivals, with destinations like Crete, Rhodes, and Athens staying busy well into November thanks to strong demand from the US, UK, Germany, and Israel

Greece reported fewer international arrivals in May and June 2025, but travel revenues climbed sharply, fueled by higher spending per visitor

Residents and visitors report free access to public Agiofyli beach on Lefkada is impossible, claiming the entrance has been fenced off.

Authorities on the iconic Greek island stress that the phenomenon is common due to Santorini's volcanic geology.

Court rejects the mayor’s complaint, citing the need to safeguard the ancient Portara monument until permanent fencing is installed.

The award-winning Meteora Natural History Museum is redefining our experience of science, food, and nature with the help of mushrooms.

American visitors are spending more and staying slightly longer in Greece, with Athens, the Northern Aegean, and Central Greece emerging as key destinations

Authorities plan extensive audits and temporary closures during the August holiday weekend, targeting businesses with past violations and signs of tax irregularities across popular tourist destinations

Once known for wild parties and backpacker crowds, the Greek island of Ios is quietly transforming into a sanctuary of sustainable luxury, cultural authenticity, and refined hospitality—earning accolades from Condé Nast Traveller and other global media

If you could capture Greek summer in a single day, August 15th would be it. From pilgrimage and prayer to village feasts and pride, it is Greece’s most celebrated day of summer.

Police in Chania staged a sting operation after the tourists allegedly demanded €700 from villa owners, threatening bad reviews

Passenger traffic from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio rose nearly 4% between July 1 and August 10, with demand surging for short island trips in the Saronic Gulf.