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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.

Greece Prepares to Welcome Runners for the 39th Athens Marathon

Thousands of athletes from across the globe will be participating in the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic” to take place on November 13.

Pieria in Northern Greece Introduces Itself as Exciting Tourist Destination

The hoteliers of Pieria are introducing the northern Greece region to the world as a promising up-and-coming tourist destination.

Greece’s Ioannina Castle Now Accessible to Visitors with Disabilities

Ioannina Castle, the fortified old town of the city of Ioannina in northwestern Greece, is now accessible to visitors with disabilities, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Mykonos Set to Host its Debut Running Festival

The popular Greek island of Mykonos is getting ready to host its first running event, open to all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, September 30.

GNTO Chief Sees Great Tourism Potential in Piraeus

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou sees Piraeus as a city that can evolve into a popular city break destination offering culture and gastronomy as some of its main attractions.

Ultra-runners to Set Off for the 40th Spartathlon from the Acropolis on Friday

Nearly 400 super athletes from across the globe will set off from Athens on September 30 to run 246km to the Peloponnesian town of Sparta for this year’s “Spartathlon” ultra marathon.

Thessaloniki Marks World Tourism Day with New Promo Video

To mark this year’s World Tourism Day, the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has launched a new promo video inviting travelers to visit Thessaloniki and experience all the Greek city has to offer.

Thessaloniki’s White Tower Named ‘Treasure of European Film Culture’

Thessaloniki’s landmark White Tower, the meeting point of generations of Greeks and visitors, has been added to the European Film Academy’s (EFI) “Treasures of European Film Culture” list.

Mystery 50-Ecoculture Festival: A Celebration for the Environment in Elefsina

The 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture will hold a two-day celebration of the environment, ecology and sustainability, open to visitors of all ages, in Elefsina.

GNTO Invites Athletes to Sports Tourism Events Across Greece this Fall

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting and promoting sports events in Greece in efforts to introduce travelers to alternative tourism options.

Sporades Islands to Take Spotlight at Thessaly Expo in October

Greece’s Sporades islands will be the Honored Destination of the Thessaly Expo.22, a new exhibition that will focus on the region of Thessaly in Central Greece.

Kikilias: New Promo Campaign for Greece to Focus on Sustainable Tourism

Sustainability, environmental protection and smart mobility will be among the main themes of Greece’s upcoming tourism campaign, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has announced.