Destinations

The “Navarino Icons” food products are now available in new international points of sale, passing on the authentic flavors and cultural traditions of the Peloponnese.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will soon promote Santorini via a social media campaign to boost the island’s image, which was tainted last week due to a black out that ended up lasting several days.

If you happen to be in Athens on 15 August, don’t be surprised if the city is somewhat deserted and hardly any Greeks are around. The 15th of August is one of the biggest celebrations in Greece – and a national holiday – as it is the day of the Dormition of Virgin Mary.

Santorini – one of Greece’s most popular holiday destinations – was literally left in the dark on Tuesday noon, 13 August, due to a fire at a power station that cut electricity to the entire island.

Greece, along with France and Croatia, is becoming one of the most popular destinations for nudists from around the world as the country has plenty of beaches where the sun can be enjoyed in the buff while also hotels exclusively open to naturists are on the rise.

American news network CNN has included the well-known sunset destination Oia, Santorini, on its list of 12 superb sunset spots around the world.

Greece made the top 10 on a list of the most beautiful countries in the world compiled by a travel planning website.

Greek tourism officials have denied that certain Greek party destinations are planning “special zones” as a way to solve problems caused by intoxicated tourists.

The recent murder of a British tourist on Crete during a brawl with other holidaymakers have the heads of popular Greek party destinations considering to create special zones for rowdy holidaymakers. The special zones would be located away from each islands town.

The reality series “What Happens In Kavos” that first aired on UK’s Channel 4 earlier this year, has now been put on ice as the TV station was recently accused of targeting young British girls holidaying in Kavos, Corfu, who have unprotected sex.