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Archaic Humans Sailed to Aegean Islands 450,000 Years Ago

Archaic humans built boats and sailed to the Aegean Islands as far back as 450,000 years ago, according to a study published recently in Quaternary International Journal. This predates modern human migration from Africa to Europe, which took place between...

Greece Tops Ranking of Most Beautiful Houses Worldwide

Greece's houses top the ranking of the most beautiful types of homes worldwide. The ranking was compiled by the UK Estate Agent comparison site GetAgent. The researchers aimed to detect which property styles were most attractive to people. The company...

The Beatles’ Travels in Greece and the Dream to Buy an Island

More than fifty years ago, the Beatles travelled to Greece with the aim of buying an island.  By Jonathan Knott In July 1967, the Beatles were ascending new heights of fame and creative capacity. They had recently released the groundbreaking album...

The Washington Post Includes Sifnos in Top 10 Fall Destinations

The Washington Post has included the Greek island of Sifnos on its list of top ten off-season beach destinations for fall. The newspaper emphasized Sifnos' allure as an off-the-beaten-path gem nestled within the Cyclades, a group of Greek islands in...

How Sophia Loren Made Hollywood Fall in Love With Greece

Sophia Loren, the great Italian actress, was the star of the first Hollywood movie ever shot in Greece, on the majestic island of of Hydra.

Swimming Among the Ruins of a Glorious Ancient Greek Military Harbor

Island Aegina with its magestic beaches, is also the house of the fascinating story of an ancient military harbor open to bathers to enjoy!

The 10 Most Popular Greek Islands on Instagram

Travel experts recently examined Instagram hashtag data for over 50 Greek islands to establish the most popular and ‘Instagrammable’. Celebrities, influencers, tourists and photographers have been sharing images from the Greek islands, the Greek sun, and the Aegean blue. The...

Beach in Greece Voted as the Best European Filming Location

Chiliadou Beach on Evia in Greece was recently awarded as the Best European Filming Location of the Year by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN). The beach of the Aegean Sea was featured in Triangle of Sadness and is the...

Greek Islands Fight for Identity Amid Tourism Boom

The absence of tourism on the Greek islands during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a plan to help the Cyclades Isles locals safeguard their culture against tourism. Greece has seen historical tourism records broken with revenue from foreign travelers expected to...

The Times Names Best Greek Islands to Visit

The Times published its list of the best Greek islands to visit, highlighting destinations beyond the famous Mykonos and Santorini. From the stunning beaches of Skiathos to the historical richness of Rhodes, each island offers a unique experience for the...