Photo source: @Opanda.gr The Kolonos Festival 2021, a cultural event taking place annually at the open-air theater of Kolonos in the Greek capital, will open its doors on September 6 to host a number of concerts and theater performances featuring popular Greek artists. “Culture means solidarity and the city’s popular festival aims to entertain Athens’ residents […]
Athens, Greece All the more international investors are looking to Greece to invest and gain residence and citizenship rights, according to research released by real estate firm Astons. Greece’s “Golden Visa” program, which grants five-year residency rights to third country nationals who purchase individually or through a legal entity property valued at a minimum of […]
Bettany Hughes in Ancient Olympia. Photo source: @BettanyHughes Greece’s ancient “wonders” and most recent archaeological findings were revealed to UK’s TV audience through the “Treasures of the World”, the television show of British historian and presenter Bettany Hughes. Despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Bettany traveled to Greece earlier in
The ASTA Greece & Cyprus Chapter has been honored as Chapter of the Year by ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors. The announcement was made during the ASTA Global Convention 2021, that was held in Chicago during August 23-25. The ASTA awards program aims to promote excellence within the travel industry and recognizes the organizations […]
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 Elia Ermou Athens Hotel and its in-house restaurant, the Athens View Balcon, are a welcome addition to the Greek capital’s hotel scene offering top-notch, pocket-friendly hospitality, great food, perfect location and a spectacular view. Located in the heart of Athens with the capital’s main shopping district at its door, the 4-star Elia Ermou is located […]
Ryanair has announced two new routes connecting Greece with Germany and Romania as part of its 2021 Greek winter schedule. Starting in October, the low-cost airline will connect Athens with Cologne and Thessaloniki with Bucharest twice a week. “We are thrilled to announce two new routes from Greece, both commencing in October for those who are […]
Photo credit: Thomas Gravanis, This is Athens Aiming to improve the standard of living and achieve ambitious sustainability targets, the Athens municipality has joined forces with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of the Greek capital based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. In this […]
The Aktaion Beach Boutique Hotel this summer is inviting travelers to discover the beauties and authentic hospitality of Agistri, an island just about an hour from the mainland by ferry. Located on the sandy beach of Skala, surrounded by pine trees, Aktaion Hotel combines contemporary design with stunning views of the Saronic gulf. The hotel’s […]


















