Crete Expecting August Tourism at Full Capacity

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Matala Beach, Heraklion, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas Despite Covid-19 restraints, travelers are still selecting Crete for their summer holidays, according to island hoteliers who are forecasting that August occupancy may even reach 100 percent in certain areas. Leading source market for Greece’s second largest island is Germany, said Heraklio Hoteliers

Covid-19 Measures Announced for Messinia

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The city of Kalamata in Messinia. Photo Source: @Municipality of Kalamata Greek authorities, on Tuesday announced emergency restrictions for the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Restrictions include a 1am-6am curfew, no music at bars, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues. Movement is

Study: Visitors to Crete Satisfied with Covid-19 Safety

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Chania, Crete Eight in 10 foreign travelers to Western Crete said they feel safe on the island with regard to Covid-19 and expressed their satisfaction with overall adherence to measures and health protocols at hotels and restaurants, found a study released this week by the Western Crete Tourism Observatory. According to initial findings of the […]

Mount Olympus National Park Ticket Idea Sparks Reactions

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Mount Olympus National Park. Photo source: @Visit Greece The Greek government is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a fee for admission to Mount Olympus National Park, where Greece’s tallest mountain is located. The news was revealed through a leaked document according to which the environment and finance ministries are looking to impose a 6-euro […]

Crete Covid-19 Cases Soar, New Lockdown-style Measures Ordered

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Rethymno, Crete. Photo source: Visit Greece Greek authorities ordered lockdown-style restrictions for the Cretan town of Rethymno starting today in addition to extending measures in Chania and Heraklion until 6am on August 25, after the number of Covid-19 cases soared to 4,206 on Tuesday and ICU admissions increased. The largest number of coronavirus incidents were […]

Athens View Balcon: A Delicious Break at Elia Ermou Hotel

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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 […]

Crete and Rhodes Top Choices for TUI Travelers This Summer

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Rhodes, Greece. Two Greek islands, Crete and Rhodes are top destinations of choice for travelers in addition to the Balearic Islands, said holiday operator TUI Group on Thursday. Indicatively, Athens and Crete are among the top three favorites for TUI France customers; Rhodes for TUI UK and TUI Belgium; Crete and Rhodes for TUI Nordic; […]

Crete Tops Kayak’s ‘Best Islands of Europe’ List

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Crete is at the top of travel site Kayak’s “Best Islands of Europe” ranking singled out for its affordable prices, fine weather, and sandy beaches followed by Tenerife, Cyprus, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria. A leading travel search engine, Kayak looked at weather, accessibility, prices, things to do, child-friendliness, Covid-19 safety and sustainability on 70 islands […]

HotelBrain Expands Portfolio with Addition of 14 New Properties

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100 Rizes Seaside Resort, East Mani. HotelBrain, a leading hospitality group in Greece, has expanded its portfolio of properties with the addition of 14 new leased hotels since the start of 2021. The company has signed lease contracts with four hotels on Crete, two hotels on Santorini, two hotels on Rhodes, two hotels in the […]

Covid-19: Norway Applies Restrictions to Travelers from Some Greek Regions

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Map of European countries/regions with status for entry quarantine as of July 26. Source: Norwegian Institute of Public Health Norway has included several Greek regions in the “dark red” and “red” categories of its Covid-19 risk-assessment map, which determines which travelers are required to quarantine upon their arrival to the country. Following the map’s update […]