In efforts to improve the standard of living in the Greek capital and address climate change, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said this week that he was considering reinstating the “daktylios” odd/even traffic regulation system. Dubbing the decades-old system the “Green Daktylios”, the mayor announced the idea during the “Citizen Sustain: Building a Better Urban
An impression of the “Grand Walk” project. The “Megalos Peripatos” or “Grand Walk” – a 6.8km pedestrian walkway aiming to unify Athens’ archaeological sites and landmarks and create bicycle lanes, has failed to win over the Greek capital’s residents, a survey released this week found. Carried out by the Panteion University of Athens and the Aristotle
Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas Athens was the most searched for destination in August by potential travelers from the US, UK and France, according to findings released on Wednesday by the data and analytics team of travel and tourism agency Tourix. More specifically, Athens featured highly this year in online searches for […]
The interest of international holidaymakers for Athens has grown stronger during the last few months, with online searches for the Greek capital picking up pace in July compared to the previous months, according to a survey conducted by travel and tourism marketing agency Tourix. Titled “Tourism Demand via internet related to accommodation for the destination […]
Athens museums, cultural spaces and all forms of art take the spotlight as part of the “Art on the Road” campaign launched by the municipality together with advertising firm Interbus. The initiative dubbed “Art on the Road – Let’s Visit Museums” includes a series of actions (in Greek and English) showcasing Athens’ cultural past and […]
The lower part of Syntagma square will get a makeover as part of the Athens Municipality’s efforts to revive the city’s commercial center. Athens’ main square at Syntagma will get a makeover as part of the municipality’s urban regeneration program, municipal authorities announced this week. The project is among a series of actions initiated by […]
An impression of Theatrou square in Athens after its redevelopment. Photo source: Athens Municipality Accessibility, sustainability and showcasing city culture and history are the key elements of a redevelopment plan for Theatrou Square, a landmark located off Athens’ central Varvakeios Market. The tender for the 1.9-million-euro project to be funded by EU
A visit to Athens is a mix of Ancient glory and vibrant contemporary moments. Without any doubt, Athens is the European capital that combines history, culture, gastronomy, nightlife and relaxation. An open destination that offers high level experiences and activities all year long – overturning the common belief that Greece is mainly a summer destination. […]
Athens is safely returning to everyday life and is ready to welcome its visitors again, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said on Wednesday during a meeting with UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis. Pololikashvili is currently in Athens to attend the 66th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization Commission for Europe
Thanks to its open travel policy, Greece appears to be getting a head start over its rival markets seeing bookings rise this month. A report in Forbes, which cites booking platform Hopper user data, found that prospective travelers have booked more summer flights to Greece than to anywhere else in Europe. According to the site’s […]


















