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Palatial Villa for Rent in Corfu Boasts Island’s Aristocratic Past

Villa 1870 is a truly unique rental on Corfu, Greece encompassing the island's aristocratic past combined with all the modern facilities required for the perfect vacation. Corfu is full of boutique hotels and sprawling beach resorts, but many people who...

The Top Destinations for Greek Easter

With Greek Orthodox Easter fast approaching, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers in order to enjoy the unique holiday customs found in destinations across the country. While there are some shared Easter traditions throughout...

Corfu Could Get its Very Own ‘Dubai-Style’ Floating Island

Corfu could have its very own floating island, not unlike the famous Palm Islands in Dubai, according to plans currently being discussed. The artificial islands would require an investment of over €270 million to become a reality. However, the proposal...

Seven Greek Islands Voted Among Europe’s Favorites

Greek islands have topped Condé Nast's list of Europe’s best. The islands were chosen according to the votes of Condé Nast Traveller readers for this year. Seven Greek destinations rank specifically among the top twenty in Europe, according to the...

Local Bands and Orchestras Make Corfu the Music Capital of Greece

Corfu is the most musical island in Greece with hundreds of music associations and dozens of orchestras and bands. Even the way its natives speak is musical, as their speech often sounds like singing. Corfu is also the third most...

Old Town of Corfu to Undergo Restoration

The Ministry of Culture and Sports announced this week that it aims to upgrade the cultural environment and the quality of life of the residents of the Old Town of Corfu through a new strategic plan. This goal will be...

Greece Announces Preferred Investor For Igoumenitsa Port

On Thursday, Greece's privatizations agency named an Italian-led consortium as the preferred bidder in the sale of a majority stake in the port of Igoumenitsa, situated in the northwestern part of the country. Italy's Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A. along with Greece's...

Tennis Legend Maria Sharapova Vacations in Greece

Tennis legend Maria Sharapova has been enjoying a mid-autumn vacation on Corfu, Greece. The Russian veteran player, who according to Forbes, has been the highest-paid female athlete in the world for eleven consecutive years and earned US$285 million, uploaded photos...

First Kindergarten Opens on Tiny Borderline Greek Island Ereikoussa

The newly-founded first kindergarten on the tiny borderline Greek island of Ereikoussa, in the Ionian Sea, opened its doors to two students.

Greece’s Corfu Hosts Prince Edward, British Royals

Prince Edward, the brother of Prince Charles, and his Royal family had a two-week vacation in Greece's Corfu that was revealed by a photograph uploaded on social media. A Greek taverna owner uploaded the above photograph on Facebook revealing the...