Tourism

On the basis of a new pilot plan on shopping hours, a new law will be applied in seven touristic Greek areas. The new law stipulates that stores in the specified areas will open on Sundays to give a...

After five years of reduced tourist flow in the region of Chalkidiki, northern Greece, it appears that in 2014 there is a significant rise in bookings by European tour operators, according to Chalkidiki Tourism Organization. The administration of the organization, taking...

Bexhill Tennis Club was founded in 1892 and is the oldest surviving club in the town. It lays in Egerton Park where courts were first laid down in 1888. Membership is open to all and its members enjoy an...

Greek beaches continue to allure people from all over the world with their immense beauty and crystal clear waters. This is why it's no great surprise that four of them were included on a list of top 100 beaches...

Many things are being said about the much acclaimed Mediterranean diet and the beneficial effects the local Greek cuisine can have on health and well-being, and there is no better reference than the southern Greek island of Crete and...

Lihadonisia, are the Seychelles of Greece. In the northern Gulf of Euboea, between Kamena Vourla and Euboea, there are a cluster of islands, called Seychelles by the locals. This group of islands, Lihadonisia, emerged after a big earthquake thousands...

In a bid to attract more tourists, entrepreneurs on Mykonos have put an emphasis on Greek folklore, and Syrtaki and other Greek dances, considered old-fashioned by many, seem to be coming back into fashion, attracting tourists and locals alike. “Roca Cookery” restaurant was a pioneer...

Tourism agencies estimate that this year the number of tourists who will visit Greece amounts to almost 20 million. However this number, as impressive as it sounds, is the "ceiling" for Greece, as the country can't  provide quality services to more...

Tourist season is off to a good start, as total air arrivals from abroad to Greek airports for the period of January to April showed an increase of 21% reaching 1.81 million tourists, compared to 1.5 million tourist during...

Latest tourism data from Greece point north of last year's record-breaking summer season, with arrivals at Greek airports up 33.9% on last April. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, 1.81 million people arrived from abroad at Greek airports in the January-April period,...

Greece has very cheap bottled still water, but coffee there is among the most expensive in countries surveyed by Omnibus for Britain’s Royal Mail. Overall, however, prices in Greece are competitive, beaten only by Turkey and Spain. Furthermore, 56 percent of respondents said that they had visited Greece in the past.  

Tourism numbers for Greece for the first quarter of 2014 offer some cause for optimism for the battered hellenic economy. According to data published by Greek tabloid Efimerida Friday, nearly 1.19 million tourists chose to visit Greece between January and March, an 18.2% increase on the same period last...

World Travel Awards will take place in Greece, Athens, on August 1 to August 3. “Divani Apollon & Thalasso” hotel will host the ceremony of the Awards and all visitors will have the chance to enjoy various activities. Senior representatives...

As more and more foreigners are targeting the Greek real estate market for the purpose of investing and securing their own place in Greece, international real estate agency Algean Property covers the top ten reasons why foreigners should buy...

The regional authorities of the Greek island of Crete have launched a new ad campaign. The video focuses on four colors, representing some of the island's most stunning features. A touch of blue, for the Cretan sky and sea;...