Travel

A contactless payment system called “tap2ride” for the purchase of tickets available in all public transport means in Athens has been in effect as of Wednesday, January 15, the managing company Athens Urban Transport (OASA) announced today. “Tap2ride” is available in buses, trolley buses, metro and tram. The new system …

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Improvements in the archaeological site of Phaestus (Phaistos) on Crete will protect the architectural remains from the weather and allow better access to people with disabilities, the Ministry of Culture said on Wednesday. According to a statement, the projects are fully funded by the Regional Business Program ‘Crete’-NSRF 2021-2027. The …

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The picturesque Little Train of Pelion – also known as Moutzouris – will begin operating again on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  According to a Hellenic Train announcement, the Pelion Train will depart every Saturday and Sunday from Ano Lechonia at 10:00 and will return from Milies at 15:00. A a …

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Greek capital Athens was named “World’s Leading Cultural City Destination” during the Grand Final Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024 which took place in Madeira, Portugal on Nov. 24. Athens was awarded for its rich cultural heritage and the unique experiences it offers millions of travelers who …

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Greece’s Monks’ Republic known imply as Mount Athos has welcomed a new investment move with the operation of a supermarket, a hotel with spa and restaurant in its capital Karyes. The new hotel, named “Samaradiko”, was the former cell of Agios Nikolaos, which belongs to the Holy Monastery of Megisti …

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The Samaria gorge will remain closed from both entrances for visitors tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, due to weather conditions. The decision for a new temporary closure of the gorge, as reported by the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency, was taken after weather forecasts showed a chance of rain …

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The Corinth Canal will close for four months on November 4, 2024, to allow for work to continue on protecting its embankments from erosion, its operator has said. “This closure is necessary to ensure the long-term safety and functionality of the canal. Based on the current project schedule, the works …

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Several regional airports in Greece will shut down briefly and gradually between November 2024 and February 2025 for runway upgrades, the managing company  Fraport Greece announced on Wednesday. Fraport Greece, which manages 14 regional airports in all, said all commercial and private flights will be suspended during the works according …

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Τhe board of the Union of Shipowners and Cruise Ships held a meeting with  Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianidis on Wednesday. Top on the agenda was the recent implementation of an increased passenger fee as well as the crisis in the Middle East. Greece’s Tourism Ministry …

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Flight disruptions have affected Athens International Airport after air traffic controllers initiated a go-slow action following disagreements between their union and Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday evening. This action has also impacted several regional airports across the country. Currently, Athens International Airport is managing a maximum of 44 …

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German tour operators have reacted with anger and little understanding to the recent increase of fees for cruise passengers and of accommodation taxes announced by the Greek tourism Ministry last week. In a letter to the Ministry the German Travel Association (DRV) has asked for a transitional period in the …

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Greece has announced on Monday to raise fees for cruise ship passengers disembarking on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini as well as accommodation fees for all tourists in general, whether in hotels, rooms to let or short term rentals via Airbnb and other platforms. The increased fee will be …

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The Central Port Authority of Volos announced on Monday the lifting of the swimming ban at beaches in the broader Volos area. Swimming is now permitted at all beaches from Agria to Agios Georgios of Kynigos. The swimming ban was imposed in the area on September 2, following concerns about …

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced over the weekend a ban on new short-term leases licenses in three municipal districts of Greek capital Athens. The measure is to be in effect for one year. Τhe measure is thought as a solution to the housing crisis in the country that has taken …

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The Athens International Airport (AIA) launches a new service, the off-airport check-in service for cruise passengers as of upcoming Saturday, September7, 2024. The service aims to enhance and simplify the travel experience for cruise passengers arriving or departing by flight from Athens, This new service links AIA with the Piraeus …

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Greece’s Environment Ministry suspends building licenses in the wider zone of the caldera on the islands of Santorini and Therasia to protect them from landslides. The Ministry included a relevant clause in draft legislation published for public consultation on Thursday. Reason for this initiative is  the dramatic burden on the …

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Psimythos, the fantastic Greek island has gone viral on internet since Saturday afternoon. For years the island was just a secret among insiders. But now after it gained popularity on social media, it is threatened to fall victim to everything swallowing tourism industry. It was started with a tweet on …

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A recent public prosecutor’s intervention temporarily banned the flights of private helicopters to the island of Santorini, one of the most popular travel destinations in the Aegean Sea. Reason for the ban are reportedly deficiencies in the licenses of the helipad, in both the landing and take off areas. “Until …

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Three popular tourist islands in the Aegean Sea, namely Folegandros, Ios and Sikinos, were left without electricity for seven hours on Thursday night. A  likely cause so considered to be the unprecedented demand on power due to the combination of large numbers of  tourists and high temperatures. The outage on …

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Greece’s government is considering to increase the landing price in Santorini for cruise ship passengers, following the example of Venice, as the island in the Aegean Sea is under immense pressure by visiting tourists. The increase in the “ticket” price for cruise ship passengers from 2 euros  currently, to €10 …

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