Summer may be over in Athens but the weather is still warm, so it’s not unusual for Athenians to swim in Autumn, and all the way through to mid-November. If you are…
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Greece is a forever-favorite destination of Travel and Leisure readers, and they often turn to the continent’s picturesque islands when searching for their ideal getaways. Every year for our World’s Best Awards…
With its glorious and evocative landscapes, vibrant local traditions and cultures, pure foods and legendary light, it was inevitable that Greece would reach the status of a top global wellness destination where…
Why Symi? Symi, also known as ‘the jewel of the Dodecanese’ has been the subject of many travel articles across many publications, on-line, in print and also on television. It has also…
Modified rules concerning travel to all mainland and island destinations in Greece by airplane, train and long-distance coaches (KTEL) are coming into effect on Monday, September 13. Anyone aged 12 or over…
The Civil Aviation Authority on Friday announced the further extension of the current aviation directive for containing the spread of COVID-19 until 6:00 on Friday, September 17. The NOTAM outlines the conditions…
The Greek islands of Milos, Folegandros and Santorini are among the best globally, as voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine. The best islands in the world, according to T+L, “are the kind of Instagram-perfect…
Heavenly Syros, a must-visit Cycladic isle You have heard of Mykonos, Santorini, and Paros. But you may not have heard a lot about Syros island, the capital of the Cyclades, which is…
“Greece will continue to receive visitors from the USA until the end of the tourist season,” newly appointed Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias said in a statement on Tuesday. He added that…
An unprecedented incident occurred in Crete on an Aegean aircraft operating the Chania to Athens route. According to Creta Post, two women stubbornly refused to wear their mask inside the plane. Unsurprisingly,…
Cape Drastis is a picturesque peninsula on the beautiful island of Corfu, featuring otherworldly cliffs and impressive rock formations carved by the sea and the wind over centuries.
With a volcanic black sandy beach on its doorstep, Hilton’s Sea Breeze Luxury Resort is soon to be among the few luxurious 5-star properties on arguably Greece’s most famous island of Santorini – an island instantly recognisable for its picturesque cliffs adorned by whitewashed, blue-accented, cube-shaped buildings and the tangerine sunsets that light up both sky and sea.
Emergency restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 were decided on Friday for the regional units of Achaia and Ilia, as well as for the municipality of the island of Ikaria, and…
Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority has extended the current NOTAM requirements for arrivals to Greece by air until September 10, to contain the spread of COVID-19. It also announced that the permanent residents…
Exploring the magical Cycladic island of Milos After Folegandros, our island hopping journey led us to the enchanting world of Milos, an island that does not look like any other in the Cyclades.…
The tiny village of Volax rests upon an otherworldly, lunarlike landscape that looks as though it has been pelted with giant, spherical boulders. This unique extraterrestrial surround was appreciated more than 2,000 years ago by the village’s first inhabitants who, inspired by nature, made good use of the phenomenon, building their homes around, between and into the rocks.
A new addition to the aviation directive for international flights to Greece requires unvaccinated travellers from 16 countries to undergo a mandatory test upon arrival, regardless of nationality.
The end of summer signals the end of beaches and the invocation of mountains and the start of weekend village escapes – clean air, stone taverns with the local flavors and hikes…
With hundreds of inhabited islands to choose from, and thousands more that are not inhabited, there are no shortage of island escapes, including as a day or weekend trip from Athens. Hydra…
Kerameikos in Athens, one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world. This hip and creative hub is filled with an array of exciting new restaurants, tavernas, and street food joints, not to…