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Why Foodies Will Love the Greek Island of Sifnos

The Greek island of Sifnos is known for its poets and traditional villages. But there is another side to the island that foodies love -- the island boasts terrific chefs and beloved traditional cuisine! Let's take a look at...

Aegean Airlines and Giannis Antetokounmpo Join Forces to Promote 'Secret' Greece (video)

Aegean Airlines on Tuesday unveiled its "Greece by Greeks" initiative to reveal Greece's "small secrets" and promote the country as a tourism destination around the world, in a strategic partnership with international star basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who plays...

British Airways Now Offering Direct Flights to Skiathos Island

Tourists can now make their way to Skiathos with new British Airways Flights that are available three times a week from London City. The airline inaugurated the new flights to Skiathos -- famous for film Mamma Mia! which was shot...

The Scoop: The Best Hidden Hangouts in Athens to Grab a Coffee or Cocktail

Going out in Greece to have a coffee or cocktail can be overwhelming with so many places to choose from! A great way to enjoy Athens is to find a hidden gem, tucked away and off the grid of...

TravelBird's List of Cheapest Beaches in the World Includes Six Popular Greek Beaches

Good news for beach-goers on vacation in Greece -- according to the online travel specialist TravelBird, Greece has some of the cheapest beaches in the world. According to TravelBird's annual Beach Price Index, six popular beaches in Greece make the...

Foreigners Account for 67 Percent of Visitors to Acropolis Museum

Some 1.4 million people have visited the Acropolis Museum from June 2016 to May 2017 and according to figures that new Acropolis Museum Director and Professor of Archaeology Dimitris Pantermalis announced on Tuesday, foreigners make up 67 percent of...

Ministries Approve Plans to Build Holiday Village on Skiathos

The Greek island of Skiathos is about to get a new holiday village located next to the well-known Koukounaries beach on the northern Aegean. The government has given the go-ahead to create the holiday resort following a joint decision by...

Family Fun Activities Inspired By Greek History at Labyrinth Theme Park on Crete

A new hi-tech “laser maze” inspired by Greek Mythology is the perfect way to pass your time while on Crete -- using everything from hi-tech lasers, haze effects and unique designs at Labyrinth Park! The maze called "Trojan horse" recently...

The Best Islands to Visit Close to Athens

It is such a shame when people visit Athens and do the typical tour of the mainland before whisking off to the more popular island destinations like Santorini, Crete or Mykonos and miss out on the beautiful islands just...

Why You Need to Spend One More Day in Athens!

You have seen the museums and done the typical tours around Athens -- so you think you have seen it all and are ready to head out to the islands. Think again! There are many hidden gems throughout the...

Explore the Medieval Village of Kampos with Fun Biking Tours and Cooking Lessons on Chios

While visiting the Aegean island of Chios, there are many different sights to take in, however, there is one place that still preserves the island's medieval character -- Kampos village. The History of Kampos Located only around 5 kilometers south of...

5 Places You Need to See on Corfu! (photos)

The Greek island of Corfu is full of breathtaking views, enchanting towns, museums and other activities that you might just miss out on if you are not in the wise! Don't get caught up doing the typical tour of...

Sea Days 2017, a Panorama of Events in Piraeus

The municipality of Piraeus in cooperation with city agencies and associations is for third consecutive year organizing the "SEA DAYS 2017," a festival on the sea, sports, shipping, culture, education and entertainment. The festival started on Wednesday and it...

Greek Public Revenue Authority Reinforces Staff in Tourist Areas

Greece's Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has announced it is reinforcing tax inspector staff in tourist areas for the summer season to step up checks. The aim of the operation is to have merchants and service providers issue receipts for...

Chinese Online Travel Platform 'alitrip.com' to be Presented to Greek Tourism Sector on May 26

The leading Chinese online travel portal alitrip.com, a subsidiary of the giant Alibaba Group, will present its business to an event in Athens organized by the Professional Chamber of Athens and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry on...