Halkidiki’s Miraggio Resort Joins Forces with Tipsarevic Tennis Academy

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The five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has joined forces with the Tennis Academy of Serbian former tennis player Janko Tipsarevic, aiming to provide its guests with special training programs adjusted to their needs. Tipsarevic has won two ATP World Tour titles, two Futures, and nine tournaments of the ARP Challenger Series. His

British Press Promotes a Number of Greek Destinations for Travel this Year

By admin 18 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Mykonos island, Greece Features on Greece and a number of its destinations recently began to appear in some of the UK’s leading newspapers and travel magazines after it was announced that the country will re-open to tourists in mid-May. Already, the National Geographic UK, The Telegraph, The Times and The Independent have published multi-page articles […]

More Areas Go ‘Dark Red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 Map

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Photo source: Region of Attica More areas in Greece have moved to Covid-19 ‘dark red’ level (very high-risk) on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases, Greek Civil Protection Deputy Minister Nikos Hardalias announced on Friday. As of Saturday, March 13 and until Monday, March 22, the regional units of Halkidiki, […]

Greece’s Iconic Porto Carras Ready for Safe Spring Opening

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A 315-berth marina and yacht club, casino, thalassotherapy & spa center, 18-hole golf course, horse riding facilities, tennis club, Blue Flag beaches, three helipads, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard and winery are just some of the experiences awaiting the discerning traveler to Greece this spring at the Porto Carras Grand Resort, located in Halkidiki, which

More Areas in Greece Rise to ‘Red’ Covid-19 Risk Level

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Three more Greek areas are transitioning to “red” Covid-19 status due to a surge of infections, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection said on Sunday. According to an announcement, the Greek regional units of Halkidiki, Lasithi and Zakynthos will move up a risk level on the coronavirus risk-assessment map to Level B-red (high-risk areas/strict measures) from

Underwater Excavation Off Kasos Uncovers Ancient Shipwrecks and Cargo

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Photo source: Ministry of Culture A shipwreck of the Roman period and its cargo are among the significant finds of an underwater excavation that was carried out by archaeologists off the Greek island of Kasos in the Dodecanese. According to the Culture Ministry, the shipwreck dates between the 2nd and 3rd century AD. Its cargo […]

Jet2 to Connect Edinburgh with Skiathos, Santorini, Preveza for Summer 2022

By admin 8 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Santorini island, Greece UK leisure travel group Jet2 has added three popular Greek destinations – Skiathos, Santorini and Preveza – to its flight schedule from Edinburgh Airport for the summer of 2022. Jet2 runs leisure flights through Jet2.com and package holidays through its tour operator Jet2holidays. In response to strong demand for holiday destinations, the […]

Porto Carras to Reopen in April 2021 Under New Management, Ownership

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Photo Source: Porto Carras Grand Resort The Porto Carras Grand Resort, located in Halkidiki, has announced that it will reopen its doors on April 29, 2021, under a new management and ownership. “Porto Carras Grand Resort’s mission is to provide care, comfort and safety to all guests accommodated in the resort,” the new management said […]

Greek Tourism Ministry/GNTO Voted ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board’ at WTA 2020

By admin 30 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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GNTO President Angela Gerekou, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis Greece’s Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) have won the “World’s Leading Tourist Board” title at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. The WTA event recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism. The results follow a year-long

Mount Athos Bans Pilgrimage Due to Coronavirus

By admin 13 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Simonos Petras Monastery Photo © Facebook – ΟΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ΜΑΣ The governing council of Mount Athos has announced that its monastic community will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Commonly referred to as the “Holy Mountain” by the Greeks, Mount Athos is an […]