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.
Greece is among nine countries that will be part of plans for the creation of a cross-European bike route running along the Adriatic and Ionian Sea aiming to facilitate movement of travelers and citizens. Dubbed “Adrioncycletour”, the ambitious project under the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR) will integrate the bike paths of nine […]
As part of its tourist product expansion plan, Greece announced this week plans to develop military and war tourism. The ministers of defense, culture and tourism – Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Lina Mendoni, and Harry Theoharis – signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which foresees among others the promotion of important military and war locations, museums, and […]
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 […]
The development of mountain tourism topped the agenda of a virtual meeting between Greek hoteliers and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki on Saturday. According to Zacharaki, the ministry would soon be setting up a special working group responsible for drawing up a national strategy for the development of mountain tourism, which will attract tourism all […]
In efforts to diversify the tourist product on offer, the Greek tourism ministry announced this week that it was drafting a new agrotourism plan aimed among others at channeling revenues into local communities as well as creating new jobs. Speaking during the AgriBusiness Forum 2020 held in Athens on Wednesday, focusing on “Food Safety, Security […]
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, […]
















