Border delays are intensifying across northern Greece as the EU’s new biometric entry system triggers long queues and growing concern ahead of the summer travel season.

Greek travelers prepare for the Holy Spirit long weekend, with bookings rising across Peloponnese, Evia, Cyclades and Saronic islands in Greece.

Fares from Athens to Mykonos have risen from 198 euros in 2025 to 218 euros in 2026, while flights from Athens to London have increased from 317 to 351 euros.

The Greek island of Lesvos hosts international experts for four days exploring the wonders of olives and olive oil.

Arrivals and overnight stays fell slightly year-on-year, though the broader 2026 season looks resilient as Southern Europe surges in European traveler preferences.

A broken elevator, out-of-service toilets, and dangerous gaps in pathways are leaving visitors frustrated and guides furious at one of the world's most visited ancient sites.

Safety measures upgraded at Crete’s landmark national park as authorities introduce weather-alert technology and expanded medical coverage

This recognition highlights Skopelos’ lasting appeal and efforts to preserve its authenticity while growing its profile as a leading cinematic destination.

The central challenge for Athens, the study concludes, is to transform itself from a short cultural stop into a fully developed multi-day metropolitan destination.

Greece entered 2026 expecting another record year for tourism, but rising fuel costs, Middle East tensions and decreased demand are beginning to test the industry’s resilience

International traffic at Thessaloniki also expanded by 3.4%. The strongest gains came from Poland, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and Turkey, all of which recorded notable increases in traveler numbers.

With 624 awarded beaches, Greece once again ranks second worldwide among 51 participating countries in the Blue Flag programme.

Rhodes and Kos lead the Dodecanese with 39 Blue Flag beaches and marinas, confirming their status for quality and sustainability.

Revenue generated from the 5 euros ticket will be directed toward site maintenance, environmental protection initiatives, and studies focused on promoting the wider surrounding area.

The Greece of towels on the sand and long carefree beach days still exists. It's just becoming harder to find.

Syros has emerged as one of the few municipalities in Greece to consistently invest in free public beach amenities.

West Samos emerges as the Aegean’s “Wild West,” where dramatic mountains, hidden beaches, and authentic village life create a rare blend of untouched nature and timeless Greek charm.

Greece's proposed tourism spatial plan zones islands by development level and caps new hotel beds, while promising future Airbnb restrictions that the hotel industry says fall far short.

A new spatial framework introduces stricter building limits, coastal protections and controls on short-term rentals amid concerns by some quarters over overtourism, environmental impact

Athens is introducing a new tourism zoning framework with stricter bed limits for overcrowded destinations, sustainability-focused upgrades, and special levies aimed at easing pressure on islands strained by overtourism