beaches
Environment
Greece Ranks Second in the World With 617 ‘Blue Flag’ Beaches
A total of 617 beaches in Greece were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2023, putting the country in second place in the world, according to data released on Wednesday.
The number of "Blue Flags" now found in Greece exceeds, for...
Environment
The Inconvenient Archaeological Discoveries on Mykonos
Mykonos is not just a party island. It has important archaeological sites dating from the Neolithic era to the Middle Ages that are in danger of being lost due to anarchic touristic overdevelopment.
The archaeological service which is entrusted with...
Greece
Is Overtourism Ruining Greek Beaches?
Greek beaches are renowned across the world for their beauty, but many locals and tourists claim that overtourism is ruining the country's most popular summer destinations.
Social media users from across the planet likely know about some of the most...
Environment
The Stunning Greek Island That’s Only a Beach
Lefkada is a popular Greek island known for its beaches, particularly Porto Katsiki and Egremni. However, there is a beach near Lefkada you don't want to miss, and that is Agios Nikolaos, a breathtaking island that consists of a...
Environment
A Greek Beach Among the 5 Most Photographed on Instagram
A recent study of the most "Instagrammed" and picturesque beaches in the world revealed that Greece's Navagio Beach lands in the top five.
Greece
The First Smoke-Free Beach in Attica
Marikes Beach, which is located outside of Athens in Attica, will be the region's first smoke-free beach.
In a country known for its large number of smokers, it is not surprising that cigarette butts make up an estimated 40 to...
Greece
Greece’s Ten Best Scuba Diving Spots
Greece is a country with over sixteen thousand kilometers (9,942 miles) of spectacular coastline, which makes it perfect for scuba diving.
Greek News
Greece Second in the World in Number of Blue Flag Beaches
A total of 581 beaches in Greece were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2022, putting the country in second place among 49 countries, according to data released on Monday by the Greek section of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The Halkidiki...
Animals
Plastic Litter on Beaches Makes them Hotter by Day, Colder by Night
New research shows that not only does plastic litter desecrate the beauty of beaches around the world -- it actually makes them hotter by day and colder at night, changing the environment that is home to beach-dwelling creatures such...
Greek News
Syvota: the Greek Paradise with Crystal Clear Waters and Secret Coves
Facing the southern tip of Corfu, Syvota is considered to be one of the most exotic destinations in Greece.