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Culture and Sustainability Focus of Greece’s Tourism Strategy

Culture and sustainability are at the center of Greece’s tourism strategy for the next day, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

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.

ANEK Lines Holds 19th Blood Donation Drive to Help Others in Need

Greek passenger shipping company ANEK Lines held its 19th blood donation drive at its headquarters on the Greek island of Crete.

August 2022 Music and Cultural Festivals in Greece

A number of music and cultural events will take place this August at island and mainland destinations in Greece.

ANEK Lines Connects Piraeus and Crete with Daily Itineraries for Summer 2022

ΑΝΕΚ Lines has announced the launch of daily itineraries connecting the port of Piraeus with Chania or Heraklion on Crete, for the 2022 summer season.

Religious Tourism: Thessaly Region to Create ‘Routes of Faith’

The Thessaly Region has launched “Routes of Faith”, an ambitious tourism project that aims to connect two of Greece’s most significant religious destinations: Meteora and Mount Athos.

Crete, Zakynthos and Kos are Favorites for Dutch, Belgian Travelers in Summer 2022

Crete, Zakynthos and Kos are the favorite islands of Dutch and Belgian travelers for the summer of 2022, a survey by Griekenland.net reveals.

Infrastructure Upgrade of Greece’s Religious Sites a Ministry Priority

Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki highlights the need to support religious tourism in Greece by improving infrastructure and preserving religious monuments.

easyJet: New Routes to Kos, Kefalonia, Corfu and Chania for Summer 2022

easyJet and easyJet holidays have added seven new routes to the carrier’s UK network for summer 2022, including the popular Greek islands of Kos, Kefalonia, Corfu and Crete.

Greece’s International Cycling Tour to Start from Crete

The “International Cycling Tour of Hellas” event in Greece will kick off from Crete on April 27 with a total of 147 cyclists ready for five days of action.

Crete’s New Chania Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public

The new Chania Archaeological Museum on the Greek island of Crete recently opened its doors featuring more than 3,500 artefacts, 1,000 of which for the first time.

Lighthouse Athens: A Must-Visit Hotel in the Center of the Greek Capital

The Lighthouse Athens of Brown Hotels is a ‘must-visit destination’ for local explorers and tourists.

Wizz Air: New Summer Services from London Gatwick to Chania and Mykonos

Wizz Air has included the Greek destinations of Mykonos and Chania to its 2022 summer schedule from London’s Gatwick Airport.

Crete’s Archontiki City Hotel Ready to Open for Summer

The Archontiki City Hotel in Chania on the Greek island of Crete will open its doors for the summer season on April 15.

Ministry: Works Underway to Protect Cultural Monuments on Crete

The Greek Culture Ministry will proceed with a number of projects on Crete to protect and upgrade the island’s cultural monuments and landmark sites.

Kythira’s ‘Astikon’ Joins Historic Cafes Route

The historic “Astikon” café on the Greek island of Kythira has joined the Historic Cafés Route, an organization representing European cafés with a history of over 100 years.

Crete: New Archaeological Museums Coming to Chania and Rethymno

The cities of Chania and Rethymno on the island of Crete, Greece, are to each get their own new archaeological museum.

International Cycling Tour of Hellas to Shine Spotlight on Many Greek Cities

The International Cycling Tour of Hellas will kick off from Crete in April and pass through nine Greek cities before reaching the finish line in Ioannina on May 1.

TripAdvisor: Crete’s Balos Lagoon Among Travelers’ Favorite Beaches for 2022

Crete’s Balos Lagoon, a beach located northwest of Chania, is on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches list for 2022.

Athens and Crete on ‘Best European Destinations’ List for 2022

Athens and Crete are among Europe’s top 20 best destinations for travel in 2022, according to a list by the EBD.