Tourism

The Greek capital's Athens Ledra Hotel is shutting down as new arrivals are being turned away and guests already in the hotel are being relocated to other units in a rush to empty the hotel by Wednesday. Workers say...

One of the nicest things about the summer months is that the city actually quiets down as many Athenians head for their villages. Those left behind find parking spaces available and a lazy feeling takes over with the warm summer...

"Meeting the Odyssey", a social and artistic initiative that began in 2012, has sailed from the Baltic to the Mediterranean Sea each summer since then. Already, 350 artists from across the globe have joined in on 110 performances to...

Usually summer tourists from FYROM and Serbia cross the FYROM-Greece border with trunk loads of food in order to save money during their Grecian holidays. This summer will be different for these scores of visitors who typically pack away coolers filled...

An amazing alternative holiday experience in Greece is taking an eco cruise. Eco cruising is for anyone who wants to experience the sun, sea, nature and wildlife along with a splash of science. Here's what awaits you on this...

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Greece will offer numerous economic benefits, however for Putin, the highlight is his visit to Mount Athos, on Saturday. Mount Athos, in northern Greece, is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. The World...

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and her Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Yehia Rashed in February, the first Greek-Egyptian Tourism Forum took place in Cairo on May 23. The aim of...

It's a title that Greece can be proud of; Athens is considered the number 10 selfie capital in the world. In fact, as you walk the streets of any Greek city or visit the ancient ruins and the beautiful...

A perfect way to get to know the beautiful Peloponnese region of Greece is to enjoy an amazing wine tour during your visit. Greece is on of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, having started cultivating vineyards and...

Greece's cultural heritage will be showcased with two new museums that promote the country's uniqueness by casting the spotlight on its products. The Chios Mastic Museum is to be launched in June, giving visitors a chance to learn about the...

In its annual publishing of the best places to visit in Europe, Lonely Planet has placed the Peloponnese region of Greece in the top spot. The travel guide describes the region as “an affordable enclave of magnificent ancient sites...

In November 1916, two ships were wrecked off the coast of Kea, a Cycladic island in the Aegean. The Municipality of Kea and the Friends of Kea Society are casting the spotlight with a program of events aimed at...

On Monday, the Greek parliament concluded ratification of contracts for the concession of 14 regional airports, a move welcomed by Fraport as they noted that this is one of the biggest investments in Greece. The contracts for the concession of the airports...

An exploration of the divine was spotlighted at the Greek-Russian Conference on Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism that took place at the Grand Resort Lagonissi, East Attica, on Friday. Religious tourism to Greece is a priority, said Greek Alternate Tourism...

As the international diving website divein.com voted Chios among the top 10 best scuba dive sites in Europe, it might be too little too late in light of the negative publicity that Greece has received regarding the refugee crisis,...