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Tourist Development Threatens Iconic Beach on Mykonos

A massive tourist development threatens one of the few unspoiled beaches of Mykonos, the Agrari Beach, local site Mykonoslive.tv reports. According to the report, locals are disturbed by a 154 million euro proposed development plan which foresees the creation of...

Nammos: How the Modest Tavern in Mykonos Became a Global Brand

Nammos in Mykonos is regarded as one of the best beach clubs in the world, a place to see and be seen. Well-known stars from all over the planet, the biggest names in showbiz, shipowners, businessmen, and modeling personalities visit...

Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 29 Greek Islands for 2024

Conde Nast Traveler has published a list of the top twenty nine Greek islands to visit in 2024, each with its own 'best for' category. With more than 200 inhabited Greek islands to choose from, Conde Nast Traveler - through...

The Island of Mykonos Throughout the Millennia

Mykonos is undoubtedly one of the most famous Greek islands. Known for its lively parties and beautiful beaches, the island also has an incredibly fascinating ancient history. Somewhat surprisingly, the party paradise was also an international hub in ancient times...

Windmills of Mykonos: The History of a Landmark

In Mykonos, the wind blows all year-long. This is the reason why its windmills have become the island's iconic landmark.

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...

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...

Paul McCartney Marks Wedding Anniversary with Photo from Greece

Paul McCartney, a renowned member of The Beatles, and his wife Nancy Shevell recently celebrated twelve years of marriage by posting a photo of their holiday in Greece. The star made a tribute to Shevell with a photo of them...

When Greek Heroine Manto Mavrogenous Repelled the Turks from Mykonos

It was October 11, 1822 in the second year of Greece's War of Independence, when the Ottomans, attempting to invade the island of Mykonos, were repelled by brave islanders fighting under the command of Manto Mavrogenous. Now a place known...

Greece Among World’s Top 3 Countries to Travel to

Greece placed third in the 2023 Reader's Choice Awards for best countries to visit. Nine Greek islands also made it in Europe's top 20 islands. The rankings were recently published by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler, with readers participating...