Culture Greek Poet Yiannis Ritsos’ Monemvasia Home to Become Museum by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 The home of one of Greece’s greatest contemporary poets and thinkers, Yiannis Ritsos (1909–1990), will be turned into a municipal museum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News New Dog Park Opens Near Larissa Railway Station in Athens by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 by GTP editing team 14 October 2022 The park located opposite Larissa Railway Station in Athens has been upgraded and is now a perfect place for residents and visitors to walk their dogs. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘Treat yourself with… Thessaloniki’ Promo Video Travels Around the World by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 by GTP editing team 13 October 2022 The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization’s latest promo video has “traveled” around the world, informing viewers on everything the Greek northern city has to offer visitors. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Condé Nast Traveler Readers Put Greek Destinations, Hotels in the Spotlight by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 A number of destinations and hotels in Greece are included on the Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 lists of luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News WWF Greece Announces Plans to Reforest Sounio by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 WWF Greece has announced plans for the reforestation of Cape Sounio in efforts to restore the forest landscape of the area, which has repeatedly suffered from forest fires. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Mykonos Shows its ‘Sporty’ Side at 1st Running Festival by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 by GTP editing team 12 October 2022 The island of Mykonos has added sports activities to its tourism offering, following the success of its first ever running festival. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Attica Region Counts on Healthy Cities to Promote Wellness Tourism by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 Healthy cities and regions can play a decisive role in the development of health and wellness tourism policies, says Attica Region Governor George Patoulis. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Historic Thission Square Gets Facelift by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 Popular Thission Square, located between the historic districts of Plaka and Monastiraki, has undergone restoration works as part of an ongoing overhaul of the Greek capital. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Greek Archaeological Finds on Display at New Dimotiko Theatro Metro Station by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 by GTP editing team 11 October 2022 A permanent exhibition focused on the water supply system of the ancient city of Piraeus is on display at the new Dimotiko Theatro metro station that opened to commuters. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Metro Stations in Greece Offer Fast Link from Piraeus Port to Athens Airport by Maria Paravantes 10 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 10 October 2022 Three new metro stations that shorten commuting times between Greece’s largest port in Piraeus and Athens Airport have opened to the public. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Castle of Kavala in Northern Greece to Get an Upgrade by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 by GTP editing team 10 October 2022 The Fortress of Kavala in Northern Greece will get an upgrade and become more accessible to people with disabilities, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Amazon Pilot Project to Make Naxos a ‘Smart’ Island by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 Amazon has joined forces with Greek companies in a pilot project aimed at making the Cyclades island of Naxos a “smart island”. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens Voted Best Cultural Destination and City Tourist Board in Europe by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 The city of Athens shined at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony 2022 with the win of two prestigious titles in the tourism field. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Innovative Thinkers Gather at Costa Navarino for ‘Democracy and Happiness Weekend’ by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 by GTP editing team 6 October 2022 A series of inspirational debates by innovative thinkers were the highlight of the “Democracy and Happiness Weekend” held at Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Spain’s ‘Planeta Calleja’ TV Show Casts Spotlight on Thessaly in Greece by GTP editing team 4 October 2022 by GTP editing team 4 October 2022 Master chef Jordi Cruz Mas and TV persona Jesús Calleja will be showcasing Thessaly in Central Greece on the “Planeta Calleja” show on Spain’s public channel 4. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Historic Ultrarace Spartathlon Brings Hundreds of Athletes to Greece by Maria Paravantes 4 October 2022 by Maria Paravantes 4 October 2022 Hundreds of athletes from across the globe set off from the foot of the Acropolis in Athens on September 30 to run 245km to Sparta in the Peloponnese for the 40th … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Corinth Canal to Close for Phase 2 of Upgrade Works by GTP editing team 3 October 2022 by GTP editing team 3 October 2022 After three months of operation over the summer, the Corinth Canal will once again shut down as it enters phase 2 of previously announced upgrade works. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Attica Region is Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022 by GTP editing team 3 October 2022 by GTP editing team 3 October 2022 The Region of Attica was named Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Chania, Crete, to Host Council of Europe’s 11th Cultural Routes Advisory Forum by GTP editing team 3 October 2022 by GTP editing team 3 October 2022 The Council of Europe will hold its 11th Cultural Routes Annual Advisory Forum during October 5-7 in the city of Chania on Crete. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Greece Prepares to Welcome Runners for the 39th Athens Marathon by Maria Paravantes 30 September 2022 by Maria Paravantes 30 September 2022 Thousands of athletes from across the globe will be participating in the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic” to take place on November 13. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail