(archive photo) A new marina to go up in the area of Sithonia in Halkidiki has received the green light following a joint ministerial decision, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced recently. Signed by the ministers of Tourism, Harry Theoharis; Environment, Kostis Hatzidakis; and Culture, Lina Mendoni, the decision determines the location and environmental conditions of
A network of trekking paths covering a large part of the Municipality of Aristotle in Halkidiki, central Macedonia, is expected to be available to residents and visitors by April 2021. The announcement was made by Aristotle Mayor Stylianos Valianos during a recent presentation of the area’s trekking routes and local infrastructure to tourism professionals. During the
Photo Source: Municipality of Aristotle The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki has collaborated with the Chamber of Halkidiki and a newly established cluster of local businesses to present the area’s tourism offerings and wine routes to Croatian tourism professionals. During a recent event held in Split, Croatia, in the presence of media representatives, travel
Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios; Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis; Halkidiki Vice Governor Ioannis Giorgos and Central Macedonia Vice Governor Alexandros Thanos. Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis announced this week that additional marketing actions will be taken to showcase the Halkidiki destination in Northern Greece, which was impacted this
FVW 2018 Workshop Crete, Photo (c) Christian Wyrwa The city of Thessaloniki and the region of Halkidiki in northern Greece, during September 15-20, will host the FVW Workshop Greece 2020, the annual meeting of the FVW magazine that focuses on the German tourism market. Aiming to promote the two Greek destinations to the German market, […]
Authorities and tourism stakeholders in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, are calling on the government to support businesses relying on tourist revenue with incentives and subsidies after a decision on Wednesday, to impose harsher measures in the region and curfews. Health authorities imposed on Wednesday extra precautionary measures in Halkidiki and on Mykonos aimed at curbing
Photo source: General Secretariat for Civil Protection Greek health authorities on Wednesday announced extra precautionary measures on the popular island of Mykonos and in Halkidiki aimed at curbing the further spread of Covid-19 as the number of coronavirus infections rose to 269 on Tuesday. New restrictions for both destinations include: – mandatory mask-wearing indoors
The Peristera shipwreck. Photo Source: Ministry of Culture Greece will soon open its first underwater museum off the coast of Peristera, an islet near Alonissos in the Sporades group. Set to open on August 3, the museum will showcase the 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera and its cargo consisting of thousands of wine amphoras. The museum […]
GNTO headquarters, Athens Aiming to promote activities and events that enrich Greece’s tourist product, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting a number of cultural and sport events taking place in various destinations of the country this summer. Giorgos (Alexis) Zorbas Museum Among the cultural activities supported by the GNTO this summer is an […]
Flegra Beach Boutique Aparthotel, Halkidiki Flegra Collection Hospitality, a Greek hotel and accommodation facilities group operating properties in Halkidiki, has announced the gradual reopening of its hotels in line with Covid-19 health and safety measures. Starting with the recent opening of Flegra Beach Boutique Aparthotel and Apanemia Apartments, Flegra Collection will


















