Destinations

Gathering material for an upcoming book, Polish author Monika Witkowska climbed Mount Olympus and reached Mytikas, its highest peak, at 2,917 meters.

The Anthemus Sea Beach Hotel and Spa in Halkidiki has carried out a successful eco-friendly program, reducing emissions and boosting energy efficiency .

Elio’s, a concept restaurant by chef Ari Vezené, has opened at NOŪS Santorini with a New York trattoria vibe, serving locally sourced Italian-American cuisine.

On the back of declining arrivals and bookings, Greece’s two traditionally popular islands Mykonos and Santorini are now seeing the prices of villas drop by as much as 50%.

Toronto-based writer Andrew John Virtue Dobson got the word out on Thessaloniki’s food scene through his lifestyle e-magazine “DobbernationLoves”.

Athens is among the 10 best value cities for travel this year, found the UK’s annual Post Office City Costs Barometer.

Contemporary photography, snapshots from previous decades and street art are presented in an outdoor exhibition around the site that used to be home to Hilton Athens.

Greece ranks among Europe’s most cyber-secure countries, according to research by application security company Indusface.

Costa Navarino in July will introduce the Navarino Agora marketplace that will include retail, restaurants and street food venues; an open-air cinema; and a rich program of cultural events.

‘Taste of Loutraki’ organizers are aiming to establish the annual foodie event as a comprehensive travel experience.