connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

Greece Reopening Beaches, Museums, Open-air Cinemas

As Greece is gearing up for the official start of the tourism season, the government is gradually easing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions to reopen social and economic activity.

Europe’s Lawmakers Agree to Terms of ‘EU Covid-19 Certificate’ for Travel

The EU Covid-19 Certificate, a document enabling EU-wide restriction-free travel, has inched closer to materialization after the European Parliament agreed to the basic terms.

Covid-19: Greece Keeps Text Messaging for Public Movement in Place

Greece’s SMS authorization Covid-19 lockdown measure - that sees residents requesting permission to go out through a text message - is expected to end on May 15.

Preparations Underway for Authentic Marathon Swim Event in July

Greece’s Authentic Marathon Swim will be held for the second consecutive year at Pefki in Istiaia–Edipsos on Evia during July 2-4.

All Public Sector Employees in Greece Must Now Self-test for Covid-19

All public sector employees in Greece will have to take weekly self-tests for Covid-19, according to Greek Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.

The Authentic Marathon Swim 2021

The Authentic Marathon Swim race comes 2,500 years later, at the place where it started, during July 2-4, 2021, at Pefki, Evia in the Municipality of Istiaia-Edipsos.

Skyros, a Diverse and Unspoiled Island in Greece

Skyros is perhaps one of Greece’s most unspoiled islands, which has maintained its unique beauty and authentic character.

Covid-19: Retail Stores in Thessaloniki and Achaia Open Doors on Monday

Greek authorities have announced that retail stores in Thessaloniki and Achaia will re-open to consumers as of April 12 under Covid-19-secure guidelines.

Nine in Ten Travelers Say ‘Yes’ to Digital Health Passports, Poll Shows

Over nine in 10 travelers feel comfortable to use a digital health passport for future trips, according to a survey published by travel technology company Amadeus.

Covid-19: Shops will Not Open in Thessaloniki, Kozani and Achaia

Greece’s General Secretariat of Civil Protection has announced that shops in the regional units of Thessaloniki, Kozani and Achaia will not open on April 5.

The Guardian Selects 10 Crowd-free Greek Islands and Coastlines

The Guardian has selected 10 crowd-free Greek islands and coastlines that can offer travelers “a taste of true Greek culture”.

Covid-19: Greek Health Experts Put Re-opening of Retail, Schools High on Agenda

Greece's Covid-19 committee of health experts, in their next meeting, will discuss the re-opening of retail and schools, as well as allowing movement between municipalities.

Greece’s ‘Authentic Marathon Swim’ Scheduled for July 2-4

The Authentic Marathon Swim will return for the second consecutive year at Artemision, Greece, during July 2-4.

Greek Tourism Minister Visits Romania Ahead of Summer Re-opening

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official visit to Romania as part of an awareness-raising effort ahead of Greece’s re-opening to tourists in May.

Το πρώτο «blueTALK για τη Γαλάζια Οικονομία» ανέδειξε τα επαγγέλματα της θάλασσας

Tο πρώτο #blueTALK για τη Γαλάζια Οικονομία, που πραγματοποιήθηκε πρόσφατα διαδικτυακά, ανέδειξε τα «άγνωστα» επαγγέλματα της θάλασσας.

More Areas Go ‘Dark Red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 Map

More areas in Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘dark red’ level (very high-risk) on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases.

ECTAA: Safe Travel is Possible this Summer

ECTAA is calling for a travel restart plan focused on a common approach of risk-based travel restrictions, based on testing and health certificates.

Covid-19: Greece Tightens Restrictions for Outside Movement via SMS

Going outside in Greece during lockdown will get harder as of March 4 as authorities have tightened rules for leaving home under the SMS system for movement.

Attica Stays in Strict Lockdown for Another Week

Strict lockdown measures will continue in Athens and the surrounding Attica region for one more week in an effort to stop the further spread of Covid-19.

Covid-19: Greece Considers Re-opening Some Activities in March

Greek authorities are looking into ways to allow certain activities in March, including retail and schools, but not non-essential domestic travel.