Tourism

Scores of British holidaymakers were left stranded in ‘total chaos’ on the Greek island of Zakynthos on Tuesday, after an EasyJet plane was grounded for at least two days. Technical problems with flight EZY9746 to London Gatwick meant it has...

Chinese tourists are currently “invading” Greece in big numbers. Last year, 150,000 Chinese travelers visited the country. Usually they travel in groups, but more and more individual travelers are also arriving to the country, where appreciation for its rich...

The Greek government is rushing through parliament legislation that will allow local authorities and tourist businesses to counter the jellyfish problem that is particularly acute in the Gulf of Corinth and Patraikos Gulf. The Deputy Minister for the Environment, Sokratis...

A 35-year-old Swiss tourist was killed on Monday when he was hit by the propeller of a boat steered by his wife. The incident happened at Giali beach in Ermones, Corfu. According to local media, the man, who was in the...

Apart from sunscreens, towels, mats and hats, we should also make sure that you add to your mobile some applications that will not just keep you company but will guide you to an unforgettable summer experience in Greece. Here are...

Ferrari's CEO and chairman of FIAT Sergio Marchionne is visiting the islands of Sporades. Marchionne initially visited the island of Skopelos with his yacht and the company of well-known Italian entrepreneurs. The yacht can accommodate up to 30 persons and is...

A fish restaurant in the island of Sifnos, had the opportunity to serve one of the biggest stars of Hollywood. Scarlett Johansson appeared for dinner at the Omega3 restaurant in Platis Gialos, a popular resort in the island. Jaws dropped when...

Continuing a tradition dating back many years, the culture and sports ministry has once again ordered that 115 archaeological sites and monuments in Greece will be open to the public free of charge for a series of nights before...

Hoteliers in Malia, Crete have become fed up with the unruly behaviour of young –mainly British – holidaymakers and are refusing to accept bookings. Ninety-five per cent of the Greek town’s hotels have signed up to a plan to ban...

Tourist arrivals are expected to exceed 26 million this year from 24.8 million in 2016, the Institute of Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said in a report on Greek tourism. The report says that if sea cruise arrivals are included, the...

The federation of the Ministry of Culture employees (POE-YPPO) has announced a 48-hour strike for this weekend, and as a result museums and archaeological sites in Attica might be closed. Yiannis Mavrikopoulos, president of POE-YPPO told Kathimerini newspaper that "the...

A local man captured on camera the extraordinary story of a Greek American and his disabled daughter as they struggled to cross the imposing Samaria Gorge in Crete. Manolis Papadakis came across the two strangers, Manolis and Sophia, at the...

Hoteliers in the prefecture of Chania, Crete, are proposing a 10 euro entry fee for the world-renowned beaches of Balos and Elafonisi. The proposal which has been sent to the relevant local authorities in charge of the beaches says that...

Hundreds of striking workers in the Greek tourism sector gathered outside the Labor Ministry to demonstrate against "flexible work and meager wages." The Tourism and Food Union that has called a 24-hour strike complains that employers in large hotels are...

Social Affairs, Solidarity and Volunteer Counselor of the Corfu Municipality, Andreas Skoumbouras, took the initiative to make the beach fun for people who are physically disabled, says an Athens-Macedonia News Agency report. Skoumbouras told AMNA that Corfu was the first...