Tourism

By Heini-Sofia Alavuo Ask someone to name a famous Greek tale and the Trojan War is sure to arise. A younger person, inspired by the film 300, might talk about the Battle of Thermopylae. An athlete may recall the Greek victory...

A new museum at the site of central Greece's epic Meteora rock formations will boost tourist traffic and benefit the whole regions, officials have said. The Museum of Geological Formations of Meteora in Kastraki was inaugurated earlier this week, housed in...

There are few places in the world where high mountains, traditional villages and a rural lifestyle combine with close proximity to the sea, a mild climate and a stunning natural landscape. However, the Greek island of Crete is one of...

As everyone knows, the Greek islands are one of the most vibrant touristic destinations in the world. Now, the prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has published a list of the 14 most beautiful Greek islands that everyone should visit...

Samaria Gorge in Crete will open for visitors on May 1, the local authorities have confirmed. According to an announcement, the forestry agency has taken all necessary precautions to protect the ecosystem. It said while Samaria Gorge is a unique ecosystem...

Visitors to Crete have always been surprised by the wild Mediterranean landscape made up of stunning blue waters, golden beaches, and amazing landscapes. However, this huge land hides many secret places. Among them are the wonderful shores of Agios...

Shocking new figures have revealed that over half of Greek households were unable to afford one week away from home on vacation last year. The data from Eurostat shows that Greece -- renowned as a tourist destination -- was seventh...

Avdou is a small village of only 500 people located approximately 40 kilometers (24 miles) east of Heraklion, the capital city of Crete. The tiny hamlet and its inhabitants are proud to maintain some of the oldest traditions of...

Recently ranked as Europe's fastest growing tourism destination, Heraklion, the capital city of Crete, never stops surprising with its stunning potential. Once considered the ugly duckling of the island, Heraklion is top on the list of European city-break destinations, showing...

The Peloponnese remains one of the most popular destinations in Greece thanks to a unique past that blends with a natural landscape made of forest, mountains, beaches, and caves. Ancient sites, monuments, castles and Byzantine churches are part of...

The UP DRONES team recorded unique aerial views of Corfu during Easter, when the island, the "Lady of the Ionian", was at its most majestic in celebration. The architectural beauty of Corfu is due to its Venetian heritage, with the...

Described by Homer as the place where Odysseus shipwrecked on his way back from Troy, Gavdos is a remote island located 45 km (28 miles) from the southern coast of Crete. Closer to Africa than to Athens. It was on Gavdos...

Greek tourism revenues exceeded €14.6 billion in 2017, showing an increase of 10.8 percent compared to 2016, according to Bank of Greece figures released on Monday. This development, according to BoG, reflects the increase in tourist inflow by 7.4 percent, ...

Dozens of U.S. tour operators are in Greece as Athens hosts a major American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Greece wants to tap into the lucrative U.S. tourist market and the ASTA Destination EXPO 2018 is expected to make a...

Loutro (from the Greek "bath") is a small and picturesque fishing village on the southern coast of the Chania Prefecture in the west of Crete. It lies between the town of Chora Sfakion and the coastal village of Agia...