Destinations

The island of Spetses hosted dozens of cyclists and fashion enthusiasts during the 5th Tweed Run event, organized by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Ways to regulate the home sharing market and deal with the issue of overtourism in European cities were discussed between the mayors of Athens, Santorini and Florence.

Athens is among the six candidate cities to remain on the shortlist to win the 2018 European Capital of Innovation Award (iCapital).

The European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, during November 20-25, will hold the 20th European Tourist Guides Meeting in Heraklion on Crete.

The prehistoric settlement of Therasia, the second largest volcanic island off Santorini, has produced new archaeological finds, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Greece is aiming to increase the number of beaches awarded the special Blue Flag eco-label that certifies quality, safety, environmental education and information.

The fourth season of “The Durrells”, a popular British TV series based on the life of explorer and writer Gerald Durrell, was recently filmed on the Ionian island of Corfu.

Greek Shipping Minister Fotis Kouvelis announced that a ferry route linking the Ionian island of Corfu with the Othoni islands would launch at the start of 2019.

Rhodes’ Medieval City, Corfu’s Old Town and Delos are among 47 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Mediterranean facing the threat of rising sea levels and erosion.

After a short summer break, Thessbrunch, the culinary initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, returns with new autumn menus and events.