Plakes, Skiathos. The mayors of Thessaloniki and Skiathos have joined forces and are requesting for the subsidized seasonal ferry service connecting the two Greek destinations and other Sporades islands to resume next year. In service since June, the connection is run by Greek ferry operator Seajets and covers the Thessaloniki-Skiathos-Skopelos-Alonissos route. Its
Afantou, Rhodes. Photo Source: TAIPED A major tourism investment project slated to go up in North Afantou, on the island of Rhodes, received the green light this week after authorities agreed to incorporate it in the government’s strategic investments program which foresees fast-track procedures. The project involves the creation of a 5-star, 320-room hotel at Afantou
Elivi Hotels received the green light from Greek authorities to proceed with a 52-million-euro strategic tourism investment on the island of Skiathos. The company said on Thursday that the decision by Greece’s Interministerial Committee on Strategic Investments (DESE) under Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis was a vote of confidence in tourism. Under
Skiathos island. Photo source: ec.europa.eu Skiathos is setting the example with nearly 95 percent of its population vaccinated against Covid-19, said Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis during his visit to the island this week. The minister met with Skiathos Mayor Theodoros Tzoumas and was briefed on the island’s vaccination rollout, locals’ response to vaccination, and
Photo source: @MagicJohnson Straight from the isles of the Ionian Sea, NBA legend Magic Johnson is giving the world a ‘tour’ of Greece this week via his vivid twitter travel posts. Starting with his power walks and training routine in the morning on Corfu, his trip by boat to a remote monastery in the Ionian, […]
Italian air carrier, Alitalia has announced that from July 31 it will boost the frequency of its flights from Rome to Athens from the current daily flight to 3 flights per day. According to an announcement, Alitalia is boosting its flight frequencies to Athens due to high demand. The increase in flight frequencies will also […]
Photo source: @Cyprus Airways Cyrpus Airways on Wednesday announced that it will resume flights from Larnaca, Cyprus, to Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport in northern Greece, aiming to support the recovery of the tourism industry. The carrier will also conduct flights from Cyprus to the Greek airports of Heraklion (Crete), Preveza and Skiathos. Flights from Larnaca to […]
The Castle of Skiathos. Photo source: Ministry of Culture A total of 4 million euros in funds will go towards the restoration of three landmarks on the island of Skiathos, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said this week after an inspection tour. On Skiathos to participation in the island’s bicentennial celebrations marking the 1821 War […]
Elivi Skiathos Elivi Skiathos, a luxury beachfront resort located on the Greek island of Skiathos, has announced that it will open its doors to welcome visitors as of May 28. The resort’s premises will operate in accordance with the latest health protocols against Covid-19, along with its upgraded services and facilities. “Our three complexes Elivi […]
Alitalia this summer will connect Rome Fiumicino airport with nine Greek islands and Milan Linate airport with Rhodes. According to a company announcement, the airline will offer seasonal flights to Greece, connecting Rome Fiumicino airport with the airports of Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Mykonos, Santorini, Skiathos, Preveza (Lefkada), as well

















