Destinations news

Lamda Development will invest over 600 million euros in a new state-of-the-art commercial center at the former Athens airport on the city’s southern coast.

The Christmas holiday season is on in Athens with 38 days full of music, theater, pop-up events and much more through to January 13.

As of December 7 all inbound travelers to the UK will be required to show a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test.

The Acropolis and its monuments will become accessible to visually impaired individuals as of June, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Traditional winter destinations in Greece are winning over domestic travelers this holiday season, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The Municipality of Athens is offering residents and visitors free wireless Internet access in 11 city locations.

The Municipality of Athens and the Greek Tourism Ministry have joined forces to establish Athens as a city open to visitors all 365 days of the year.

The Municipality of Athens has launched a new online guide that shows the Greek capital’s most accessible routes for people with disabilities.

Travelers entering Cyprus by air or by sea, regardless of the country of departure, as of December 6 will be required to take a PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.

The South Aegean Region is among the winners of the European Young Chef Award 2021, the annual gastronomy competition organized by IGCAT.

Greece is getting ready to launch a tourism campaign that will shine the spotlight on a number of destinations ideal for winter holidays.

The village of Soufli in northern Greece has been selected as one of the “Best Tourism Villages” by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The Municipality of Athens has started redevelopment work on Panepistimiou street in an aim to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Following an impressive fashion show in Athens last summer, Dior has taken its ‘Cruise 2022’ collection to more Greek destinations.

The Municipality of Athens has opened two dog parks in the areas of Probonas and Neos Kosmos offering pet owners areas to take their four-legged friends for off-leash exercise and play …

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization took part in the 1st World Sports Tourism Congress organized by UNWTO in Spain.

The Thessaloniki Municipality has introduced the city’s residents and visitors to an augmented reality app, offering them the opportunity to experience more of the city’s history and culture.

With hotel occupancy levels in Ioannina at 70% in November, local authorities have plans to further establish the city as a strong Greek tourist destination.

Greece has been elected with 119 votes as a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the next four years.

The marina in Nafplio, the Peloponnese, is on its way to get an upgrade, which will give it a mooring capacity of 210 vessels.