Tourism

Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Monday that direct flights from the USA to Greece will be extended into the winter months. Speaking at “Travel Leaders” economic-development forum organized in south Athens, with the participation of  important tour operators from all over the world and representatives of the three largest …

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British newspaper “The Times” has published a list of the top ten Greek islands for a quiet, relaxing holiday far from the throng. The island of Andros is listed on top as the most authentic one Andros is praised for its countryside, footpaths and welcoming inhabitants. The list also includes …

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Ryanair announced it would shut down its Athens base during the winter season following “the inexplicable failure of the Greek government (…) to reduce non-competitive airport fees,” it announced on Thursday. The Ireland-based airline will disengage two aircraft from the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” (AIA) from October 29 to …

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Petros and Myrto exchanged vows of eternal love and loyalty in a truly unique and  original environment: underwater, at the bottom of the sea off the island of Alonnisos. The first underwater civil wedding ceremony took place in the Sporades island took pplace on Monday, August 29, upon the initiative …

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In Athens mid-August? Longing for a refreshing swim at a beach nearby? There are plenty of beaches along the Athens Riviera, along the whole regional unit of Attica, some of them organized and some free for all. Free beaches have no sunbeds but some like in Glyfada (Blue Flag)  and …

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A picture from the iconic shipwreck beach, the Navagio on the island of Zakynthos is stirring the spirits in Greece on Tuesday. The picture shows a pile of trash, including water bottles, beer cans and God knows what else on top of each other or next to each other is …

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28 lighthouses across Greece will open their doors to public on Sunday, August 21, in celebration of International Lighthouse Day 2022, the Greek Navy said on Saturday. They will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. People will have the opportunity to learn about the contribution of lighthouses to …

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The list of traffic accidents that have taken place on the Greek islands recently involving all terrain vehicles ATVs – or     “sows” in common Greek –  is getting longer and longer. Involved in the majority of the ATV accidents are young foreign tourists who are neither experienced with the local …

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Passengers of Greece’s fastest train, the “White Arrow”, were stranded in the fields just 22 km away from Athens. An alleged A blackout in parts of the Greek railway network forced hundreds of passengers to spend several hours without air-condition and without any information about what had happened and when …

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According to the Greek Health Ministry, there are 12 beaches in Athens, Piraeus and Attica unsuitable for swimming and where bathing is prohibited. The Health Ministry published on Thursday, July 28, 2022, the areas of Attica where bathing in the sea is not allowed According to the relevant decision, this …

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Greece’s authorities have prepared an pioneering travel option, the “island hopping” charter flights, a pilot program that introduces charter tourism within the country and initially for three Greek islands, Astypalaia, Kastellorizo and Milos. The goal of the project is to provide the islands with additional connectivity with destinations not covered …

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The airport of the remote island of Kastellorizo in south-eastern Aegean Sea has been closed since early Saturday evening due to illness of the sole employee at the control tower. this is not an isolated incident as in several other regional airports of there is only one employee for the …

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Flight delays in Greek airports are far fewer in comparison with the chaotic conditions prevailing in other European airports, Infrastructure and Transport ministry sources said on Wednesday. Problems prevailing in large European airports accounted for at least 80% for any small flight delays occurring in some Greek airports, the sources …

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Some 200 crossings through the Corinth Canal have been recorded since it reopened on July 4. The managing company of the Canal sees the number of crossings to have reached over 6,500 by October. The Canal reopened after substantial landslides over the last couple of years and the completion of …

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Tourists in Greece infected with coronavirus will not be subject to a five-day quarantine. The restriction normally applies to citizens who will fall ill and are in their place of residence, a joint ministerial decision published in the official gazette on Wednesday provides. The decision published by the ministries of …

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The 5* luxury resort hotel Amanzoe in Kranidi, Peloponnese, issued a statement on Tuesday, a day after a wildfire that broke out in the forest nearby entered the grounds of the property, forcing the evacuation of guests and employees. Listing the damages, Amanzoe stressed that “all guests and staff were …

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The Corinth Canal has been operating normally since Monday, July 4, 2022, while the first crossings have already taken place, the managing company said Tuesday noon, dismissing media reports of the previous day about a temporary closure. The Corinth Canal Corporation (AEDIK) said in an announcement that the Canal operates …

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For third time in 2022, Greece’s ferry companies increased the ticket prices at a range of 4% to 8% on average on July 1. The hikes are only certain ferry itineraries and mainly from the port of Piraeus. From the port of Rafina, the prices of individual tickets with conventional …

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Greece’s national railway operator TrainOSE was renamed Hellenic Train at a presentation attended by Greek and Italian ministers in Athens on Friday. The new name and logo were presented by Greek Transport Minister Kostas A. Karamanlis, alongside Finance Minister Christos Staikouras and Italy’s Finance Minister Daniele Franco. The Greek government …

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The Corinth Canal will temporarily reopen for three months on Monday, July 4,  2022, to accommodate summer maritime traffic. It will close in the winter months for restoration works and will open again for 4 summer months in 2023 and close again for the completion of the works. The project …

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