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Greece Offers Free Holidays to Visitors Affected by Last Summer’s Wildfires

Greece offers a week-long free holiday to visitors who had been affected by wildfires on the island of Rhodes last summer. Thousands of tourists had to flee from their hotels and resorts as wildfires ravaged a big part of the...

Greece One of Worst Countries in Europe for Road Safety

According to data from the European Parliament, Greece has the least safe roads in all of Europe. Figures published by the European Parliament's Directorate General for Mobility and Transport at the end of last year show that 635 people...

Greece Heading for a New Record Breaking Tourism Year in 2024

Greece is heading for a new record year in tourism in 2024, industry officials say, pointing to early bookings. The current trajectory of airline reservations, encompassing both sold tickets and seats allocated by airlines for the upcoming season, indicates a...

Greece Introduces Climate Tax for Tourists in 2024

A new accommodation tax enacted by the Greek government came into force this month as part of plans to finance reconstruction efforts following severe forest fires and floods. Greece Introduces Climate Tax to Fund Reconstruction Greece has introduced a climate resilience...

Greek Island of Paros to Implement Digital Parking System

The Greek island of Paros, world-renowned for its idyllic scenery and a popular tourist destination, is subject to one major problem every summer—lack of parking availability. In the summer months, tourists swarm the island and since they either rent...

Lake Plastiras: Greece’s Idyllic Man-Made Lake that Looks Like Switzerland

Lake Plastiras, located in central Greece, is known as "Little Switzerland" for its idyllic landscape that resembles the Swiss Alps. The stunning blue lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and verdant pine forests, captivating visitors at any time of...

Ten Reasons to Take a Winter Trip to Greece

Winter in Greece can be magical! Although Greece is most often thought of as a summer travel destination, the country is incredibly beautiful during the winter, and very few tourists know of its winter charms. The weather Greece enjoys up to...

Athens’ Lycabettus Provides Stunning Views of Acropolis, Saronic Gulf

Located in the heart of Greece's bustling capital, Mount Lycabettus provides a serene, picturesque escape from the noise and hubbub of Athens.

The Mosque of the Janissaries, a Landmark of Chania, Crete

The Mosque of the Janissaries in Chania, Crete is one of the most recognizable buildings on the entire island, which is the largest in Greece. Once ruled by the Ottomans for centuries, Crete is home to many reminders of that...

Greek Islands Fight for Identity Amid Tourism Boom

The absence of tourism on the Greek islands during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a plan to help the Cyclades Isles locals safeguard their culture against tourism. Greece has seen historical tourism records broken with revenue from foreign travelers expected to...