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Cycladic Islands in Greece ‘Threatened by Surge in Tourism’

Tourism development in the Cycladic islands of Greece, and in particular Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros, threatens the islands’ integrity, a recent report by Europa Nostra finds. Europa Nostra is a pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, representing citizens' organizations that work...

Top 7 Honeymoon Destinations in Greece Beyond Santorini

Greece, with its 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, is full of honeymoon destinations. There are destinations that are ideal for honeymoon retreats where you can choose to explore the history, sunbathe on beautiful beaches,...

One Dead, Dozens Missing after Migrant Boat Sinks in the Aegean

Dozens of migrants are missing after a boat sank off the coast of the island of Folegandros in the Aegean, Greece’s coast guard said on Wednesday. Coast Guard spokesperson commander Nikos Kokkalas said to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency that 12...

Greece’s Milos Voted Best Island in the World for 2021

Greece's Milos was voted the best island in the world for 2021 according to a survey carried out among the millions of Travel+Leisure magazine readers. Folegandros island also in the Aegean was voted second best in the world. This year's...

Greece Takes Conde Nast Award for "Europe's Best Islands"

Last week, the major publication Condé Nast Traveler released the results of their 2020 Reader's Choice Awards Survey -- and naturally, Greece dominated the category of "Europe's Best Islands." Over 600,000 travelers voted online in the 33rd Readers' Choice Awards, sharing...

Missing Tourist in Greece Found Alive and Well at Sea

A 45-year-old woman who went missing on Friday from the island of Folegandros was found on a dinghy on Sunday, many nautical miles from the point where she had been reported lost. The tourist, from New Zealand, was located by...

Greek Islanders Climb the 'Zig-Zag Path' on Aug. 15 Feast Day

Folegandros is a small, quiet Greek island that remains virtually unknown to tourists. However, for Greeks, this island is steeped in the legend of the Virgin Mary. It is the scene of celebration on one of the most important Greek...