One of Corfu’s last major undeveloped coastal landscapes has become the focus of a long-running debate over investment, environmental protection, tourism and the value of preserving natural areas

The momentum carried into 2026. In the first half of the year, travel receipts were up almost 15% year-on-year and arrivals climbed 15.4%.

Ithaca, the legendary home of Odysseus, is emerging as one of Greece’s most authentic island escapes, with secluded beaches, ancient sites, and tranquil charm.

International visitors recorded 43.8 million overnight stays in Greece in the second quarter, placing the country among Europe's leading destinations.

Viral footage shows thousands of visitors crowding the famous Crete beach, while authorities consider limiting arrivals to 1,200 people every three hours to protect the area.

Greece is outpacing its Mediterranean rivals in 2026, with inbound travel up 15.4% in the first half, driven by strong road and air arrivals

Greece is promoting Western Macedonia’s mountains, lakes, villages and food as part of a strategy to develop year-round tourism beyond the country’s familiar sun-and-sea destinations.

The second phase of the "Tourism for All" program will cover the period from June 30, 2027 to December 31, 2027

Rising temperatures, changing travel habits and stronger demand in the shoulder seasons are pushing Greece toward a longer tourism calendar, with April, May, September and October gaining ground

A suggestion to promote the Ionian islands collectively as the 'Islands of Odysseus' triggered a backlash on Ithaca

Eurostat data show the South Aegean recorded 127.2 tourist overnight stays per resident in 2024, followed by the Ionian Islands with 102.6, highlighting the intense pressure tourism places on Greece’s island destinations

Bank of Greece data show more visitors and higher receipts from most markets, though Germany and France recorded declines and growth slowed sharply in June

Foreign visitors spend an average of €485 each, with most going toward accommodation and food as high prices curb spending on shopping, culture and other activities

A viral video of a packed beach on Koufonisia has reignited a familiar debate: What happens when the secluded places travelers dream of discovering become destinations everyone else has discovered, too?

The new national tourism planning framework sets stricter rules for islands, coastal areas and protected zones while changing requirements for new hotels and short-term rentals.

Applications for the Tourism for All 2026-2027 voucher program continue on August 7 by tax ID digit, with all citizens able to apply starting August 10

Record visitor numbers are filling government coffers but emptying neighborhoods, as Europe's tourism boom collides with a worsening housing crisis

Applications for Greece’s updated tourism subsidy program open August 5, offering digital vouchers for hotel stays with higher support for families, retirees and people with disabilities

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, filmed partly at Nestor's Cave, is drawing visitors to Messinia and boosting flights to Kalamata

New data show overnight stays and visitors per resident have nearly tripled in eight years, with pressure concentrated in a handful of central districts