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Archaeologists Discover Temple-like Foundations at Kleidi Samikou Greece

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a large, temple-like construction in the Peloponnese.

Elafonisos Looking to Appeal to Remote Workers

Elafonisos, a tiny island south of the Peloponnese, is taking steps to develop into a destination ideal for remote working.

Costa Navarino Receives Global Double at 2022 World Golf Awards

Greece’s Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese received two leading global accolades at the 9th World Golf Awards.

Peloponnese: Kalamata to Get Port for Seaplanes

Kalamata in the Peloponnese is preparing to welcome seaplane port infrastructure and to become an innovative destination in Greece, says the city’s mayor, Thanasis Vassilopoulos.

Greece Celebrates World Wine Tourism Day with Free Events

Wineries in Greece on Sunday, November 13, will offer free admission to wine enthusiasts in celebration of World Wine Tourism Day.

Peloponnese Food Stories Festival Wraps Up for 2022

The 1st Peloponnese Food Stories, a festival promoting the region’s rich gastronomy, came to an end in Trikala Korinthias with cooking sessions, tasting events, music and dancing.

Summer 2023: Elafonisos on ‘Must-Visit’ Destinations List for Italians

Elafonisos is among the top “must–visit” summer 2023 destinations for Italian travelers, says a list by popular Italian site The Wom Travel.

Greece Aiming for Year-round Direct Flights from Canada

Greece is exploring ways to extend direct flights from Canada throughout the year and add new routes between the two countries.

Greek Sports Tourism and Culinary Events Happening in October

Greece’s tourism season is continuing well into October with four international sports tourism and culinary events scheduled to take place.

Works Begin on Mega-project ‘The Ellinikon’ Along the Athenian Riviera

The highly-anticipated, 8-billion-euro The Ellinikon project to go up at the former Athens airport has entered implementation phase.

Greece Gets Over 30 Nominations at World Travel Awards 2022 – Vote Now!

Greek destinations, hotels and organizations have received more than 30 nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2022.

Greek Poet Yiannis Ritsos’ Monemvasia Home to Become Museum

The home of one of Greece’s greatest contemporary poets and thinkers, Yiannis Ritsos (1909–1990), will be turned into a municipal museum.

Peloponnese Food Stories Festival to Make Last Stop for 2022 at Trikala Korinthias

Trikala Korinthias, a mountainous Greek village known for its vineyards, will be the last stop of the 1st Peloponnese Food Stories festival.

Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park to Host Beach Games in Kyllini

The Grecotel Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park in Kyllini is getting ready to host a three-day sports event with over 20 beach activities and games during August 20-22.

Kalamata to Host 2nd Peloponnese Beer Festival in August

The Greek city of Kalamata in August will host the 2nd Peloponnese Beer Festival, an event dedicated exclusively to craft beer.

June Sports Tourism Events in Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting significant sports events taking place in Greece during June.

Michelin-Starred Chef Ollie Dabbous Presents Greece’s Wines at London Event

Michelin-starred Chef Ollie Dabbous presented the wine routes and varieties of four Greek regions – Macedonia, Peloponnese, Cyclades and Crete - to foreign journalists in London.

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.

Greece Shines at Tourism Shows in Poland and Czech Republic

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) presented Greece and its tourism offerings at trade shows in the Czech Republic and Poland.

Peloponnese Wine Festival Returns to Athens on Feb 21

The Peloponnese Wine Festival returns after two years of absence, and will take place in Athens, on February 21.