Destinations news

Railway company OSE lifted a ban on train services along the popular “odontotos” rack railway, a major tourist attraction in the northern Peloponnese.

Zakynthos authorities have submitted a plan to the tourism ministry, for the overhaul of the area at the Navagio beach, in the aftermath of a landslide incident earlier this year.

French newspaper Le Figaro recently released “Eternal Athens”, a special edition dedicated to the Greek capital’s classical and contemporary features.

The Cycladic island of Syros has secured 1.3 million euros in EU funding for the overhaul of its historic center and for upgrade works along its coast front.

The island of Mykonos in Greece tops a list of destinations that are ideal for solo female travelers, according to WorldHotels.

The island of Astypalea will reach millions of viewers around the world through the Australian travel show “My Greek Odyssey”.

AKS Hotels introduced its MICE tourism options to a group of executives and decision makers during a three-day FAM trip in Porto Heli.

With a long history dating back to 3000 BC, Afytos has managed to become a chapter of its own in Halkidiki, when considering its long tradition and rich culture.

Greece’s “Greek Paths of Culture” won a Europa Nostra heritage award in the Education, Training and Awareness-raising category for 2019.

The Greek Culture Ministry announced plans to transform the historic island of Delos, in the Cyclades, into an open museum.

Celebrity Cruises’ “Celebrity Edge” will be making its first port of call at Piraeus on May 30, as part of its Mediterranean itinerary.

Aiming to increase tourism flows from the US to destinations in the Dodecanese and the Cyclades, the South Aegean Region recently hosted the ASTA International Showcase event on Rhodes.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort has opened a new ultra-modern water park at its premises in Hersonissos on the island of Crete.

Greek ports are expected to welcome more than 5 million cruise passengers this summer, with the ports of Piraeus, Santorini and Corfu leading the activity.

More than 200 municipalities across Greece have secured a total of 3 million euros for wireless broadband infrastructure, provided through EU’s WiFi4EU initiative.

Athina Luxury Suites, located on Santorini, this summer is offering exclusive complimentary transport services to guests.

Alternative tourism company Kythnos Hiking, which offers hiking tours on the island of Kythnos, is now expanding its activities to the nearby island of Serifos.

Trainose’s new high-speed passenger train will soon run the Athens – Thessaloniki route in less than four hours.

The regions of Attica, Central Macedonia and Western Greece are recording the highest infrastructure activity in Greece.

Historic mansions across Greece will open their doors to the public during May 16-19 on the occasion of the “European Private Heritage Week” initiative.