Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in both 2020 and 2019 – prior to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic – according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Covering the main summer months (July, August and September), Q3 is usually […]
Photo source: Hellenic Seaplanes Investors and companies seeking to launch seaplane and waterway operations may soon be able to move forward with their plans after the Greek Transport Ministry recently revised a relevant legal framework. Hellenic Seaplanes announced in a statement that changes concerned the simplification and acceleration of licensing and procedures
Church of the Seven Martyrs. Photo source: Municipality of Sifnos The Spanish edition of Condé Nast Traveller has highlighted the Greek island of Sifnos as the world’s best destination to take photos with an instant camera (polaroid photos). “At a time when we question the impact of instatourism, new alternatives are emerging that reverse the […]
The Greek island of Tinos is preparing to launch seaplane transport operations after waterway managing company Hellenic Seaplanes announced that infrastructure construction was underway. “Construction of the Tinos waterway has begun. The installation of land infrastructure is expected to be complete in March,” the company said in a statement. Tinos in the Cyclades
Sifnos island, Greece Hellenic Seaplanes was awarded the management through its subsidiary of the Sifnos waterway to be constructed at Platys Gyalos, a company announcement said on Friday. The company is aiming to be the first in Greece to offer hydroplane connections to the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands. First on Hellenic Seaplanes’ list is launching […]
Naxos island, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece The Evening Standard, UK’s quality free daily newspaper, recently published a list featuring 20 of the most beautiful Greek islands that travelers should visit during the upcoming summer season. The newspaper searched among 227 inhabited islands and selected some of the most beautiful and lesser-known Greek destinations
The “veggera” on Andros. Photo source: Culture Ministry Six traditional practices and customs still alive on the Greek islands of Andros, Rhodes, Sifnos, Ikaria, Limnos and Nisyros have been inscribed in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the culture ministry announced. Greece’s national index, in line with UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural
Symi island, Greece UK travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has released a list of the “Best Greek islands to Visit in 2022” that includes popular vacation spots but also lesser-known destinations. CNT’s writer Rachel Howard reveals 23 Greek islands travelers should visit next year citing their unique culture, nature, dramatic coastlines, luxury hotels, experiences,
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions. More specifically, the country’s alternative wellbeing activities and tailor-made thematic tourism experiences were promoted through three popular Belgian TV productions and a Dutch online activity.
Symi island, Greece UK travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller (CNT) has compiled a list of the “Best Greek islands to Visit in 2021” and features some of Greece’s most popular vacation spots. After a challenging summer season in 2020 due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, CNT’s writer Rachel Howard reveals the 23 Greek islands worth visiting […]

















