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Athens airport traffic up 105.4% in September compared to 2020

Air travel continued recovering in September, with passenger traffic in the Athens International Airport jumping 105.4% to 862,116 in the month, compared with the same month in 2020. Compared to September 2019…

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GTNO promotes Greece’s winter destinations

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is getting ready to run a campaign to promote Greece’s winter tourism destinations. Speaking to the Athens News Agency (ANA) on Saturday, the organization’s secretary-general, Dimitris Fragakis,…

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Delta’s Boston to Athens route for 2022

Delta: Direct Flights from Boston to Athens in Summer 2022 As of May 27, 2022, Delta will launch a route between Boston and Athens. The route will operate with the following schedule:…

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Sunset Lover’s Guide to the Cyclades

Sunset is the embodiment of romance, so where else to best enjoy one than in the Greek Islands, undoubtedly one of the most romantic places on earth? Cyclades sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world, so here are some of the best, most romantic vantage points from which to celebrate the magical golden hour.

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Peloponnese. Greece Beyond the Obvious

A new tourism campaign to promote the Peloponnese region of Greece features a video called ‘Greece – beyond the obvious’ and showcases the beauty of locations such as Mani, Ancient Olympia and Nafplio, highlighting that there is so much more to Greece than her islands.

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Santorini Opens First Vegan Hotel

Located in the village of Firostefani, MOD Santorini is the island’s first fully vegan boutique hotel offering sea views, private balconies with jacuzzis and delicious vegan foods designed to reflect the owners’ eco-conscious lifestyle.

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TRAVEL UPDATE: NOTAM for overseas passengers extended to Oct 8

Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority announced a new extension of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 until October 8, 2021. In particular, the NOTAM provides the following: Prohibitions of third-country nationals: The…

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Greece Imposes Testing Requirements for US & Egypt Travellers

Authorities in Greece have announced that travellers from Egypt and the United States will undergo a mandatory testing process upon their arrival in the Hellenic Republic. In contrast, travellers from India have…

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SKY Express: New flights to connect Thessaloniki with Cyprus

From the end of October, SKY Express will also connect Thessaloniki with Cyprus, with a direct route to Larnaca, which will be operated with the modern “green” Airbus A320neo. As of October…

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Alonissos : Travelling to a Purer Greece

Alonissos: Travelling to a Purer Greece Although I wasn’t even born then, I imagine that 50s/60s Greek islands looked pretty much as Alonissos does today. The pine-clad and serene island with each…

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UPDATE: Entry requirements to Greece extended to October 1

The Civil Aviation Authority announced a new extension of the entry requirements into Greece that helps contain the spread of COVID-19. The NOTAM was extended until October 1, 2021 at 06:00 in…

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Garden Festival Athens -September 20-26

The 14 local members of the European Union National Institutes for Culture network have organized a special event aimed at inspiring a discussion about sustainable cities. Running September 20 to 26, the…

From Mykonos to Delos and the quirky stuff in between

From Mykonos to Delos and the Quirky Stuff in Between

Mykonos is an island that can be polarising; you either love it or hate. It was not until he shot a documentary on Mykonos and Delos in 2016 that it truly dawned upon author and TV Presenter Billy Cotsis exactly what the island offers.