Tourism
Ancient Greece
The Top Archaeological Sites You Absolutely Must See in Greece
With Greece's rich and expansive history, it comes as no surprise that the country is adorned with countless archaeological wonders awaiting exploration. Yet, amidst this wealth of historical sites, here are the top must-visit Greek archaeological marvels that should...
Africa
$183B Seaside Mega City in Egypt Set to Rival Mediterranean Hotspots
A $183 billion seaside mega city, New Alamein, in Egypt, is touted to become the crown jewel of the Mediterranean, luring tourists away from traditional European holiday destinations such as Greece, Italy and Spain.
Nestled along the sparkling north coast,...
Greek News
Greece Among Top 5 Holiday Destinations, Says Hospitality Giant Accor
Greece is in the top 5 Southern Europe holiday destinations for those planning getaways this year, with Athens also listed among the top 'shoulder season' picks, according to French hospitality giant Accor.
According to Accor's 2024 European trends report, intra-European...
Greek News
Greek Island of Syros Voted as Top Destination for Solo Travellers
The town of Ermoupolis on the Greek island of Syros was ranked as the friendliest city in Europe for solo travelers.
According to the popular tourist website booking.com, which uses millions of reviews every year to rank destinations, Ermoupolis tops every...
Greek News
Tourist Development Threatens Iconic Beach on Mykonos
A massive tourist development threatens one of the few unspoiled beaches of Mykonos, the Agrari Beach, local site Mykonoslive.tv reports.
According to the report, locals are disturbed by a 154 million euro proposed development plan which foresees the creation of...
Greece
The Ten Most Beautiful Lakes in Greece
Lakes in Greece go under-appreciated because of the country's wealth of beaches and islands, but Greek lakes are surely enchanting and worth a visit!
Greek News
More Than 32 Million Tourists Visited Greece in 2023
More than 32 million tourists visited Greece in 2023, resulting in roughly €20.5 billion in income, according to data from the Bank of Greece (BoG) released on Thursday.
Travel receipts were 15.7 percent higher than 2022, the BoG says.
A significant...
Business
Mitsotakis Touts Greece as Attractive Investment Destination for India
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the investment opportunities now offered by Greece to India during a speech in Mumbai on Thursday.
Addressing the Greek-Indian business forum held on the last of his two-day visit to India, Mitsotakis assured Indian businesspersons...
Tourism
Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece
Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...
Greek News
Cycladic Islands in Greece ‘Threatened by Surge in Tourism’
Tourism development in the Cycladic islands of Greece, and in particular Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros, threatens the islands’ integrity, a report by Europa Nostra finds.
Europa Nostra is a pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, representing citizens' organizations that work on...