Destinations news

Greece’s consumer body KEPKA has released guidelines so travelers will avoid falling into tourist traps.

The iconic Lykavittos open-air theater in central Athens reopens on September 15 with a concert by Greek composer Stavros Xarchakos.

SKY express and Olympic Air were announced contractors for six state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece until 2027.

The Region of South Aegean has increased funds for the construction of the new archaeological museum on the island of Tilos.

Kids in Athens have a new exciting space for recreation at the revamped playground of the park in the Ilisia neighborhood.

Hotels in Athens and Thessaloniki during January-June welcomed higher RevPAR and higher room rates both compared to 2022 and 2019 levels.

Greek authorities issued permits for the construction of the Riviera Galleria and Commercial Hub along the Athenian Riviera.

Tourism stakeholders in Ioannina and Heraklion are urging the government to restore the remote air route between the two cities.

Santorini, Greece named 4th best sunset destination in the world by Bounce, based on research of Instagram posts, light pollution, & recommendations.

High season stay searches for accommodation on the small island of Paxi in Greece recorded a 180% year-on-year increase on HomeToGo.

The Greek Culture Ministry is planning to upgrade the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth in the Peloponnese.

Crete’s Diktaean Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, will be equipped with a cable car to make it fully accessible.

Having renewed its NatTour Bike Friendly certification, the Aristotle Municipality in Halkidiki will look to attract tourists from cycling tourism markets in central European countries.

Greek Environment Ministry launches photo competition to recognize and promote Greek landscapes.

The second edition of the L’Étape Greece by Tour de France cycling race will take place on April 6, 2024, in Ancient Olympia.

The Greek Police will increase traffic measures during the August 15 holiday week to ensure road safety.

The airport in Ioannina, Epirus, northwestern Greece, every Friday welcomes flights from Catania, Italy.

Greek tourism revenues may reach 21 billion euros this year, surpassing the record previously set in 2019.

Less popular Greek islands are set to reach full occupancy levels during the August 15 holiday.

Visa has installed automated ticket points at the Acropolis, Ancient Olympia, Epidaurus and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi.