Destinations

A marble head that belongs to one of Sphinxes guarding the entrance of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece, was discovered on 21 October during excavations in the third chamber.

The large increase of international arrivals at Athens International Airport began in June 2013 and will continue with a strong growth pace this year, analysts have said in a recent report. International arrivals at Athens Airport were up by 28.3 percent during the first nine months of 2014.

“Tourism in Crete is a key area of wealth,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said at a conference held to explore possibilities of developing special interest tourism types to create a development strategy for South and inland Crete.

The online edition of the New York Times hosts a video that introduces the changed face of Athens, Greece’s capital city that was reborn through the economic turmoil and now appears self-confident and creative.

The mosaic floor, recently discovered during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece, has been revealed in its entirety. “It is obvious that this is the mythological representation of the Abduction of Persephone by Pluto,” an announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry said.

Yes! Hotels Group, that runs units located in prime locations in Athens, Greece, has launched an initiative that supports cultural and social events in the city that aim to enhance domestic tourism throughout the year.

The Municipality of Kalambaka, in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece, is expected to be known soon as the “Municipality of Meteora.” The name change is expected to help enhance the region’s tourism industry.

A large section of an impressive mosaic floor was revealed on 12 October during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece.

“Visiting Crete in autumn can turn into a special holiday experience,” Visit Greece, the official tourism web site for Greece, informs travelers through its #fallforcrete campaign.

The “Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic” event will attract record-breaking numbers of participants this year and provide a major economic boost for the Greek capital.