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Mykonos Shows its ‘Sporty’ Side at 1st Running Festival

The island of Mykonos has added sports activities to its tourism offering, following the success of its first ever running festival.

Greece Evolving into Leading Yachting Destination

Greece is securing a spot on the global map of top yachting destinations following marina upgrades, according to the Tourism Ministry’s secretary general, Olympia Anastasopoulou.

Attica Region Counts on Healthy Cities to Promote Wellness Tourism

Healthy cities and regions can play a decisive role in the development of health and wellness tourism policies, says Attica Region Governor George Patoulis.

Athens’ Historic Thission Square Gets Facelift

Popular Thission Square, located between the historic districts of Plaka and Monastiraki, has undergone restoration works as part of an ongoing overhaul of the Greek capital.

Greek Archaeological Finds on Display at New Dimotiko Theatro Metro Station

A permanent exhibition focused on the water supply system of the ancient city of Piraeus is on display at the new Dimotiko Theatro metro station that opened to commuters.

New Metro Stations in Greece Offer Fast Link from Piraeus Port to Athens Airport

Three new metro stations that shorten commuting times between Greece’s largest port in Piraeus and Athens Airport have opened to the public.

South Aegean Islands Welcome 5.4 Million Arrivals So Far in 2022

The South Aegean Region, which includes popular destinations such as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, and Mykonos, welcomed 5.4 million arrivals so far this year.

Castle of Kavala in Northern Greece to Get an Upgrade

The Fortress of Kavala in Northern Greece will get an upgrade and become more accessible to people with disabilities, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Amazon Pilot Project to Make Naxos a ‘Smart’ Island

Amazon has joined forces with Greek companies in a pilot project aimed at making the Cyclades island of Naxos a “smart island”.

Athens Voted Best Cultural Destination and City Tourist Board in Europe

The city of Athens shined at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony 2022 with the win of two prestigious titles in the tourism field.

Innovative Thinkers Gather at Costa Navarino for ‘Democracy and Happiness Weekend’

A series of inspirational debates by innovative thinkers were the highlight of the “Democracy and Happiness Weekend” held at Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece.

Athens Airport Handles 17 Million Passengers in First Nine Months

Athens International Airport handled 17.3 million passengers in the first nine months of the year, falling 13.6% short of its total for January-September 2019.

Spain’s ‘Planeta Calleja’ TV Show Casts Spotlight on Thessaly in Greece

Master chef Jordi Cruz Mas and TV persona Jesús Calleja will be showcasing Thessaly in Central Greece on the “Planeta Calleja” show on Spain’s public channel 4.

Historic Ultrarace Spartathlon Brings Hundreds of Athletes to Greece

Hundreds of athletes from across the globe set off from the foot of the Acropolis in Athens on September 30 to run 245km to Sparta in the Peloponnese for the 40th Spartathlon.

‘The Greek Villas’ Sponsors Corfu’s Greek Hero XTRI 2022 Event

The Greek Villas, a leading luxury rental agency in Greece, is the grand sponsor of Corfu’s Greek Hero XTRI 2022 event, an extreme triathlon for athletes who want to exceed their limits.

Athens Mayor Calls for Airbnb Rules in Greek Capital

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is aiming for the municipality to gain jurisdiction to safeguard the city center from overtourism and unbalanced development.

Adriatic Cruise Tourism 2022: Corfu Port in First Place for Passenger Traffic

The Adriatic is expected to welcome some 3.3 million cruise passengers by the end of the year, according to the latest Adriatic Sea Tourism Report by Risposte Turismo.

Corinth Canal to Close for Phase 2 of Upgrade Works

After three months of operation over the summer, the Corinth Canal will once again shut down as it enters phase 2 of previously announced upgrade works.

Attica Region is Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022

The Region of Attica was named Europe’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony.

Chania, Crete, to Host Council of Europe’s 11th Cultural Routes Advisory Forum

The Council of Europe will hold its 11th Cultural Routes Annual Advisory Forum during October 5-7 in the city of Chania on Crete.