Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met tourism and air-transport officials in Shanghai to discuss ways of boosting Greek tourism and links between the two nations, the Greek ministry said on Friday. The talks were held as part of the minister's...

Egyptair has announced it is offering a 20 percent discount on flights from Athens to Cairo, Athens to Alexandria and Larnaca to Cairo. It is also offering an even greater discount of 35 percent on Egyptair flights from Athens and...

New rules say visitors from non-European Union countries are now only allowed to rent a vehicle in Greece if they have an International Driving Permit. Would-be drivers must also produce a license issued by their home country, according to the...

Agistri is a lush green island located in the Argo-Saronic Gulf with a picturesque and unspoiled charm that makes for the ideal summer holiday destination. It is perfect for a weekend getaway or one-day excursions. Only 55 minutes from the port...

One of the most beautiful places along the Athenian Riviera is, without any doubt, Lake Vouliagmeni. Perfect during any time of the year, both for a restoring winter swim as well as for a summer escape from the bustling...

By Heini-Sofia Alavuo The owners of a new naturist travel company operating in Greece have spoken to Greek Reporter about their service which lets you come as you are – literally. It appears the Greece's sunny climate is perfect for naturists,...

Even the best of us can get tongue-tied under pressure, but one Athens transport worker clearly had enough of trying to deal with non-Greek-speaking customers, erecting a 'NO SPEAK ENGLISH' sign at a booth used to sell tickets...

At least 850 students from 75 countries studying in Greece via the Erasmus program have traveled to Crete to learn about the island's culture. The Crete Trip 2018, the largest initiative of foreign students visiting Greece, is run with the...

Greece is the second country worldwide for its number of blue-flag beaches according to the Association for Environmental Education and the Consumer (ADEAC). Almost 520 of the country's beaches were awarded the prestigious blue-flag status. The top area in Greece, for...

Owners and renting companies of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the Greek island of Mykonos are threatening to blockade its main port and airport in protest at a government decision to ban them from the roads. ATVs, or quad bikes, are popular...

Salamina (or Salami) is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf, the closest one to Athens, and is endowed with impressive natural beauty, a magnificent cultural legacy and unique examples of Byzantine architecture. More than a summer destination, Salamina offers activities...

Santorini is often in the headlines for being a tourist paradise. However, a new report claims that the island's donkeys -- pressed into carrying tourists from cruise ships up to the town of Fira -- are being mistreated. Between the...

Methana is an area located on the Peloponnese Peninsula, on the Argosaronic Gulf. The peninsula of Methana originated from a volcanic eruption about 2,300 years ago. The land, made of volcanic landscapes, is famous for its healing springs and...

Greek mythology usually links the Greek island of Ios to Homer, the epic poet who died on the island incapable of solving the riddle the local fishermen posed him. In fact, in the region known as Plakotos, there is...

There is a corner in the Ionian island of Corfu known as the Blue Lake, its name is Porto Timoni, a double bay with turquoise waters that is attached to the island by a narrow piece of land. Corfu, better-known for...