Destinations news

Elivi Hotels received the green light from Greek authorities to proceed with a 52-million-euro strategic tourism investment on the island of Skiathos.

Dozens of forests fires have broken out across Greece in conditions of extreme heat with the largest at the northwest Athens suburb of Varibobi and Evia island.

The development and potential of ecotourism and geotourism topped Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki’s recent visit to the Greek island of Lesvos.

Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95% of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his recent visit to the island.

All outdoor archaeological sites in Greece will remain closed between noon and 5 pm due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.

Following inspections of Greece’s beaches with the prestigious 2021 Blue Flag designation, 15 beaches were stripped of their award.

The Greek Culture Ministry will carry out infrastructure works in the old fortress and town of Corfu to improve accessibility for guests with disabilities.

Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Greek islands of Mykonos and Ios are just one step away from having to follow strict local measures, authorities say.

A few more Greek islands are reaching ‘red’ Covid-19 status due to a rise in cases, according to Greek infectious disease expert, Haralambos Gogos.

The port of Piraeus in Greece hosted the christening of the Silver Moon, the newest ship in the ultra-luxury fleet of Silversea Cruises.

Heraklion, Ioannina, Kalamata, Trikala and Kozani are looking to join the European Commission’s “100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030” venture.

The Municipality of Athens wrapped up a major cleanup operation and removed graffiti from the walls of buildings in the district of Plaka, near the Acropolis.

The Region of Crete, through an ongoing campaign, continues to invite travelers to “sense” the island’s authenticity.

Greece is considering to impose strict measures on Ios following an escalation of Covid-19 cases on the island.

The Old Acropolis Museum in Athens will be restored to reopen as an exhibition venue.

Greek authorities will boost efforts to crack down on the so-called “corona-parties” held in villas on Mykonos that are said to have fueled Covid-19 spread on the popular island.

Twelve projects, including upgrade works on the Acropolis, have been cleared for funding out of the country’s “Greece 2.0” recovery plan.

The Cyprus Deputy Tourism Ministry has launched a new brand identity and logo, inviting travelers to ‘Love Cyprus’ all over again.

The Navarino Challenge, a Greek sports tourism event, in October will return to Messinia in the Peloponnese for its ninth edition.

The additional Covid-19 restrictive measures imposed on the island of Mykonos in Greece were lifted on Monday, July 26.