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Skopelos Island: A Journey Through Time and Flavors

Set against the vibrant Aegean Sea backdrop, the island of Skopelos is an enchanting, timeless destination that mesmerizes visitors. Part of the Sporades archipelago, the island blends natural allure, deep-rooted history, rich gastronomy, and the warm embrace of Greek...

Greek Island of Lipsi Bans Swimming Pools to Save Water

Lipsi, a tiny and isolated Greek island in the Dodecanese, has banned the construction of swimming pools to save water and has begun a campaign for sustainable vacations. "Our concept of holidays does not belong to the past but to...

Two Irish Classmates Die in Separate Incidents on Ios Island, Greece

Two Irish teenagers, both aged 18, who recently graduated from the same school in Dublin have died while on holiday on Ios Island, Greece. Andrew O'Donnell and Max Wall arrived on the Greek island as part of a big group...

British Tourist Found Dead on Greek Island

A British tourist who went missing on holiday on a Greek island three weeks ago has been found dead in a remote area. Susan Hart, 74, from Bath, was in Telendos with her husband, Ed, when she disappeared on 30...

The Vampire Who Haunted Mykonos Island

Mykonos, Greece's most famous island, is well-known for its luxurious amenities, party atmosphere, and the Hollywood celebrities who visit the island each year. However, little is known about the vampire who haunted the island. According to Greek folklore, there was...

Strong Earthquake Hits Near Kythera Island, Greece

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled the island of Kythera in southern Greece on Tuesday. According to the data of the Geodynamic Institute of Athens, the earthquake occurred at 18:36 Greek time, with an epicenter 110 kilometers southwest of the island...

Flash Floods Destroy Villages on Crete; Two Dead

Flash floods on Crete have destroyed entire areas of the island while two persons lost their lives according to the Greek Fire Department and local media reports. The severe storms that struck the island Friday and Saturday have led to...

Greek Island Paradise of Chrysi Boasts Largest Cedar Forest in Europe

The Greek island of Chrysi is one of eighty-one uninhabited islands of Crete and is located eight nautical miles south of Ierapetra. The locals call it “Gaidouronisi” which means “donkey island.” It is a paradise on earth where one can...