Destinations news

The 3rd This is Athens – City Festival is currently underway, offering entertainment events, creative activities, guided tours and book readings for families and adults.

The regional authority of the Peloponnese will support the “Papaflessia 2024” international track and field event, with the aim of boosting the region’s sports tourism prospects.

The Greek Culture Ministry is moving ahead with restoration works on the Byzantine castle town of Mystras.

Germany, the UK, and Bulgaria were the main source markets driving tourism to Greece in 2023.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias is aiming to transform Athens’ metropolitan park fueled by a budget of 43 million euros.

The Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge in Rio-Antirio, Greece, is among the landmarks across the EU that will light up to mark Europe Day and the one-month countdown for the European elections.

Greece’s new visa-on-arrival scheme grants Turkish travelers seven-day access to 10 islands in the Eastern Aegean.

SKY Express will transport the Holy Light to seven Greek destinations for Holy Saturday’s Easter ceremony on May 4.

Thessaloniki needs to first complete major infrastructure projects before it can establish itself as a top tourist destination, study finds.

Athens is among the top 10 cities for digital nomads in Europe, according to a list released by digital PR agency Reboot Online.

Registration has officially opened for this year’s ABTA Travel Convention that will take place in October in Costa Navarino, Greece.

During a recent fam trip in Halkidiki, travel agents from various countries visited seaside villages, a cheese factory, and the birthplace of Aristotle.

The Greek island of Chios is set to welcome its first luxury wellness retreat, Pearl Island Chios Hotel & Spa, slated to open its doors to guests in July.

Passengers arriving at Corfu Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias” recently got a taste of the unique experience of the Corfiot Easter.

Attica, the region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, was the most visited in Greece in 2023 accounting for over 7.8 million tourist visits.

Despite the adjustments to Greece’s golden visa program, there are currently 9,478 applications awaiting to be reviewed.

The Greek beaches of Voutoumi and Fteri shine on the world’s 50 best beaches list compiled by sunscreen production company Banana Boat.

Athens is 7th on the list of the top 20 best European cities for travelers who love art.

The regional authority of Thessaly has initiated documentation of its main trails to boost walking tourism in the area.

The GNTO showcased Greece’s adventure tourism options to UK tour operators and travel agents at the ATAS Leaders’ Dinner 2024 in London.