Photo source: Ministry of Health Greek health authorities are rolling out a four-phase plan for the vaccination of people against the coronavirus (Covid-19) on the Greek islands, Alternate Minister for Health Services Vassilis Kontozamanis said on Monday. During a speech in parliament, Kontozamanis said the population’s vaccination would be carried out throughout the
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 […]
Andros island, Greece The popular Greek island of Andros is among the world’s “52 Places to Love in 2021”, according to a list published by the New York Times (NYT). The list was compiled based on the feedback of over 2,000 NYT readers who responded to the newspaper’s call and named their most favorite destinations. […]
Photo Source: Municipality of Tinos Tinos is among the six favorite destinations of Greek travelers due to its rich culture, unique gastronomy and local products, according to a recent article published in the online edition of the Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine. Titled “6 Greek destinations where the locals love to go”, the article shares […]
Photo source: Europa Nostra / Kimolistes Five south Aegean islands – namely Amorgos, Kimolos, Kythira, Sikinos and Tinos – are among the 12 most threatened heritage sites in Europe, shortlisted for the “7 Most Endangered” program of Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute for 2021. Nominations for the 7 Most Endangered Program 2021 […]
Tinos Island Cyclades Greece / © Maria Theofanopoulou The Municipality of Tinos has launched two new tourism applications for smartphones, aiming to facilitate travelers and create unforgettable holiday experiences. “We have created a digital tourist guide with the contribution of experts, that will be officially presented online in the coming days,” Eugenia Aloimonou, the
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking part in the 1st Virtual Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop that kicked of today, Tuesday, and is focusing on the Danish market. The workshop, which will run until until November 5, looks to offer a platform for tourism companies and public bodies to promote their alternative […]
A new application with information on the extended network of trails of the Greek island of Tinos has been released in four languages – English Greek, French and German. Availalbe for free for iOS and Android devices, the Tinos Trail app includes a list of 12 hiking routes and offers search options based on criteria […]
Photo source: Gatwick Airport England on Thursday added five Greek islands to its “travel corridor” exemptions list for quarantine, meaning that travelers from those destinations will not have to self-isolate upon arrival. According to the updated travel advise for Greece by the Foreign Office (FCDO), the islands of Lesvos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos will […]
Photo source: Heathrow Airport Travelers arriving to England from seven Greek islands must self-isolate for 14 days as of 4am on Wednesday, September 9, according to an announcement made by UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Monday. The islands in question are Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos. The announcement was made as […]


















