Destinations news

A new museum that aims to shed light on the lost city of Atlantis has opened its doors on the popular Greek island of Santorini.

The new modern art museum of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation will open its doors on October 1 in Pagrati, Athens.

The North Aegean islands of Ikaria, Lesvos, Samos, Chios and Limnos recently went viral through the new digital travel campaign of “Wanderlust Greece”.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has approved a concession agreement for the construction of a marina on the Dodecanese island of Leros.

Athens’ rental property market is picking up pace after the economic crisis and the onslaught of short-term rental options, says Eurobank Property Services.

On occasion of World No Tobacco Day observed on May 31, the island of Serifos has announced the launch of Greece’s first smoke-free beach.

A magical journey back in time kicks off this weekend on Rhodes, where the exciting sights and sounds of the Middle Ages come to life in the Medieval City.

The Greek Εnvironment Μinistry has temporarily given the green light for a spatial plan to be implemented in the fire-stricken areas of Rafina and Nea Makri.

Paros has joined a number of other Greek islands in implementing measures to do away with plastic trash in tune with EU targets.

Popular travel TV shows in France and Estonia are shining the spotlight on the beauties and tourism offerings of central and northern Greece.

Three new private luxury residences have been added to Costa Navarino resort’s roster of exclusive accommodation facilities in Pylos, in the southwest of the Peloponnese.

The municipalities of Athens and Moschato-Tavros have teamed up to convert a former slaughterhouse area into a 17,000m2 park, set to breathe life into the neighborhood.

Greek company Coco-mat Hotels & Resorts has opened its new five-star Coco-Mat Athens BC Hotel at the foot of the Acropolis.

The five-star “Kivotos Santorini” has opened its doors for the summer and is welcoming guests to Imerovigli, one of the most beautiful spots of Santorini.

The Skiathea Villas, located on the island of Skiathos, has been certified as a Bike Friendly hotel and received the special seal from NATTOUR.

Santorini has been voted “Best Island in Europe” by the readers of US monthly travel magazine Global Traveler.

Greek sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge” returns to Costa Navarino in Messinia, from October 11-13, with exciting sports activities for all.

Lonely Planet has revealed some of Greece’s lesser-known island destinations – such as Kythira, Tilos and Kythnos – that are gaining popularity among travelers.

The Greek port of Lavrio and the Turkish town of Cesme will get their own ferry service next month, according to an announcement by Aegean Seaways.

The Greek environment ministry has given the go-ahead to the country’s first diving park to be created in the Kynouria Province in the eastern Peloponnese.