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Elafonisos Among Top 20 Summer 2024 Destinations for Italians

Elafonisos, a paradise strip in Greece, ranks second among the top 20 European summer destinations for 2024 rounded up by Italian magazine The Wom Travel.

Winner of ‘Elafonisos Through Your Eyes’ Photo Competition Announced

The Municipality of Elafonisos announced the winning entry of its photo contest that invited visitors to “capture” how they saw the island.

Elafonisos: Photo Competition Launched to Promote Tourism

The Municipality of Elafonisos is inviting visitors to capture the island's protected species, cultural hotspots and pristine beaches.

Στην Ελαφόνησο ο Πρίγκιπας Αλβέρτος Β’ του Μονακό για το Elafonisos Eco Week

Επίτιμος προσκεκλημένος του Elafonisos Eco Week στην Ελαφόνησο είναι ο Πρίγκιπας Αλβέρτος Β’ του Μονακό.

Monemvasia Castle to Become Accessible Thanks to Cable Car

Monemvasia Castle, located on the south-eastern coast of the Peloponnese, is to become accessible thanks to the installation of a cable car.

Ministry Promotes 4 Greek Islands as Ideal Wedding Spots

The Greek Tourism Ministry takes action to promote the islands of Tinos, Milos, Elafonissos and Paros as top wedding destinations.

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.

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.

Elafonisos and Milos Considered Ideal Islands for Family Travel

The Greek islands of Milos and Elafonisos are among the most ideal Greek destinations for families, according to Scottish travel blogger and social media influencer, Jenny Eaves.

The Guardian Includes Seven Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Best

Seven beaches in Greece are included among the best in Europe on a list released by UK daily newspaper The Guardian.

Elafonisos Records Small Losses in Tourism Arrivals in 2020

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism arrivals to Elafonisos dropped by only 13.7% during July-October 2020, compared to the same period last year.

‘Peloponnisos Expo’ to Promote Local Products, Entrepreneurship

Seven chambers of the Peloponnese region have joined forces for the upcoming Peloponnisos Expo, an annual event that promotes local products and entrepreneurship.

Kyniska Hotels Select Nelios’ Digital Marketing Strategies to Boost Sales

Aiming to boost their direct sales and increase revenue, the Kyniska hotels in the Peloponnese have partnered with Greek digital marketing company Nelios.

Greece’s ‘Kyrimai’ and ‘Allegory’ Win in Historic Hotels of Europe 2018 Awards

Two Greek hotels are among the eight luxury properties that were named winners of the sixth Historic Hotels of Europe 2018 Awards.

‘Paris Match’ Urges Readers to Hit a Greek Beach Now

With a story titled, “The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Greece”, French weekly news and lifestyle magazine Paris Match gives Greek beaches a thumbs up.

Choco Factory Museum in Athens Promises Sweet Delight

Touch ’n’ taste is the motto of the new Choco Factory Museum, which will make its way to Athens, next month following massive success in Thessaloniki.

Sparta Dig Brings Mycenaean Palace, Linear B Tablets to Light

Excavations near the Peloponnesian town of Sparta have revealed a Mycenaean palace dating back to the 17th-16th century BC as well as several Linear B tablets, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

Greece’s ‘Rent a Room’ Market Takes a Fall

The August 15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday is the peak season for Greek holidaymakers to travel, but this year the number has dropped by 20 percent.

Pet-friendly Beaches in Greece Growing in Number

More and more beaches across mainland Greece and on its islands are welcoming pets, according to media reports citing a recent decision by the shipping ministry in collaboration with the tourism ministry, which designates beaches where pets are allowed to swim.

Young Face of the Week: Vassilis Polyzos, Head of Digital Marketing at Nelios, Athens

This week, GTP introduces Vassilis Polyzos, the head of digital marketing at Nelios, a hotel digital strategy agency in Athens.
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