Category: Travel
This section will present suggestions for travel to countries and cities of particular historical and cultural interest.
Mount Olympus Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Greece’s legendary mountain has received international recognition for its unique combination of natural beauty, biodiversity and cultural significance linked to ancient Greek mythology. ount Olympus has officially been added to the UNESCO […]
Solo Travelers Put Greece in the Global Top 10 for 2026
As solo travel continues to evolve from a niche trend into a mainstream way of exploring the world, Greece has secured a place among the top ten destinations for international […]
Athens Gastronomic Forum 2026
On 9 and 10 February 2026, the Technopolis City of Athens will host the inaugural Athens Gastronomic Forum. This significant development for the local meetings sector marks the first international […]
Greece Smashes Tourism 2025 Records with 37 Million Visitors, €23 Billion Revenue
Greece’s tourism industry shattered records in 2025, welcoming nearly 37 million visitors and generating 23 billion euros ($24.4 billion) in revenue, according to Bank of Greece data. The figures underscore […]
Greece: Europe’s Top Mediterranean Travel Choices
Greece continues to rank among the leading Mediterranean destinations for travel over the next 12 months, reinforcing the strong tourism brand it has built in recent years across major Western […]
Greek Restaurants Shine in 2024 World Culinary Awards
Greek cuisine has earned global recognition in the 2024 World Culinary Awards, with two standout restaurants from Greece making the prestigious list. Makris Athens by Domes, located on Ermou Street […]
Byzantine church in Albania showing its true colors
The first phase in the restoration of the Byzantine Church of Saint Nicholas in Mesopotam (or Mesopotamos in Greek), a predominantly ethnic Greek village in southern Albania, has been completed, […]
Greece’s Prized Petralona Cave in Halkidiki Reopens
One of the most remarkable sites in Greece, the Petralona Cave where a prehistoric skull was found, has reopened to the public after five years of upgrade and restoration works. […]
Tourism Minister Kikilias: “Establishing a Hellenic Tourism Organisation office in Melbourne is my priority”
The Greek Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias, says his “priority is to set up the office of the Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT) in Melbourne” He also emphasised wider Greek and […]
Acropolis Museum goes on summer schedule as of April 1
The Acropolis Museum is going on its summer schedule as of Friday (April 1), extending its opening hours into evening and keeping its terrace restaurant open to midnight every Friday […]