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Greece’s New Beach Law Bans Sunbeds on 70% of Beach

A new bill has been passed in Greece which has introduced stricter beach rules. It requires 70 percent of the space on any given beach in Greece to remain free of sunbeds. This is in an attempt to prevent...

$183B Seaside Mega City in Egypt Set to Rival Mediterranean Hotspots

A $183 billion seaside mega city, New Alamein, in Egypt, is touted to become the crown jewel of the Mediterranean, luring tourists away from traditional European holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy and Spain. Nestled along the sparkling north coast,...

A Destination for the Rich? Luxury Travel in Greece Seen Soaring

Greece's luxury travel industry is seen soaring to $2.7 billion by 2030, according to a report published recently by Travel and Tour World. In 2020, the value of Greece’s high-end travel sector was estimated at approximately $767.8 million. By 2030,...

Greece Offers Fast-Track Visa for Turkish Tourists to 10 Islands

Greece is offering fast-track visas for Turkish tourists to ten Eastern Aegean islands in a ground-breaking move that would increase tourist flows and promote the people-to-people relationship. The move that was agreed upon at the meeting between Greek Prime Minster...

Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River

Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s silent witness. Have you ever wondered what stories the longest river in Greece could tell...

Greek Island of Syros Voted as Top Destination for Solo Travellers

The town of Ermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros was ranked as the friendliest city in Europe for solo travelers. According to the popular tourist website booking.com, which uses millions of reviews every year to rank destinations, Ermoupolis tops every...

Divers Can Now Explore Four Ancient Shipwrecks in Greece

Four stunning ancient shipwrecks off central Greece can now be explored by amateur divers, the Ministry of Culture announced this week. The shipwrecks at the sites at the region of Magnesia in the Pagasetic Gulf are filled with artifacts from...

Greece Aims to Be Hotspot for LGBTQ+ Travelers

Greece aims to become a hotspot for LGBTQ+ travelers Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said after she signed a memorandum of cooperation with Queer Destinations company on Thursday. At an event presenting the Tourism Ministry's strategy to attract more LGBTQ+...

Tourist Development Threatens Iconic Beach on Mykonos

A massive tourist development threatens one of the few unspoiled beaches of Mykonos, the Agrari Beach, local site Mykonoslive.tv reports. According to the report, locals are disturbed by a 154 million euro proposed development plan which foresees the creation of...

Nammos: How the Modest Tavern in Mykonos Became a Global Brand

Nammos in Mykonos is regarded as one of the best beach clubs in the world, a place to see and be seen. Well-known stars from all over the planet, the biggest names in showbiz, shipowners, businessmen, and modeling personalities visit...

Greece’s Beautiful Mount Ziria, Birthplace of God Hermes

According to the legend, the Pleiad known as Maia gave birth to Zeus' son Hermes in a cave near the lake Dasios on Mount Ziria near the village of Trikala. Also known as Mount Kyllini or Mount Cyllene, this mountain...

The Ten Most Beautiful Lakes in Greece

Lakes in Greece go under-appreciated because of the country's wealth of beaches and islands, but Greek lakes are surely enchanting and worth a visit!

More Than 32 Million Tourists Visited Greece in 2023

More than 32 million tourists visited Greece in 2023, resulting in roughly €20.5 billion in income, according to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG) released on Thursday. Travel receipts were 15.7 percent higher than 2022, the BoG says. A significant...

Greek Island Sees Massive Spike in Airbnb Bookings After Netflix Series

Airbnb has seen a 32 percent increase in vacations booked to one Greek island thanks to the Netflix drama One Day, which tells the twenty-year love story of two friends over fourteen episodes. Scenes were shot in Rome, Greece,...

Egypt Reopens Neferhotep Ancient Tomb in Luxor After 20 Years

After two decades of meticulous restoration work, Egypt has reopened the ancient tomb of Neferhotep, the scribe of Amun, in its former condition with the site now open as a new Luxor tourist attraction. Dating back to the reign of...