Greek authorities approved a set of rules which will allow recreational divers to access dozens of ship and plane wreck sites across the country. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis and Culture Minister Lina Mendoni signed a ministerial decision this week paving the way for diving tourism activities at 91 designated sites.
Photo source: diaNEOsis Greece stands to gain 2.9 billion euros from the creation of 5,164 new berths based on a strategy for the utilization of the country marinas and tourist ports, proposed by research and policy institute diaNEOsis. The four-pronged action plan was presented this week as part of a wider study on marina and […]
Photo source: diaNEOsis Greece stands to gain 2.8 billion euros in the next decade if it taps into the potential of its marinas, revealed a study presented this week by research and policy institute diaNEOsis. The data echoes the findings of a Greek Marinas Association study released earlier this year. More specifically, the development of some […]
An amendment to a shoreline use law now gives rooms to let the right to use the beach for the rental of sea sport equipment, placement of tables and chairs, umbrellas and recliners for public use without restrictions. The revised law, which already applies to hotels, restaurants, cafes, campgrounds and leisure centers, now includes rooms […]
A German Arado 196 aircraft located in the bay of Irakleia, at a depth of 11 meters. It was shot down during World War II. Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry under the guidance of the Central Council for Modern Monuments is allowing access to 91 ship and plane wrecks across the country […]
Kavala Port Authority. Photo source: HRADF Greece is accelerating procedures in order to move ahead with infrastructure upgrades at ports across the country, said Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis during his recent visit to Chania, Crete. In a meeting with regional and local authorities, Plakiotakis said the modernization of key ports countrywide was a leading
A draft bill setting the terms and conditions for the development of special interest tourism, including diving as well as regulations covering the operation of shoreline use, organized beaches, marine parks, marinas, disability access, thermal springs and spas, pool operation, and life guard services, was approved by Greek parliament recently. Speaking in parliament after
Paving the way for the development of special forms of marine tourism, including diving as well as regulations covering the operation of shoreline use, organized beaches, marine parks, marinas, disability access, thermal springs and spas, pool operation, and life guard services, the Greek government tabled a relevant draft bill last week. Once passed in parliament, […]















