Stavros Niarchos Foundation welcomes summer with the organization of Summer Nostos Festival, proposing a homecoming (nostos), a collective “return” to all those things and ideas that the arrival of summer means for each one of us, with an entire week of free events for all, that will take place between June 18 and June 25, […]
A second daily flight from Athens to Dubai was added by Emirates, further increasing passenger seats as well as cargo capacity. Responding to passenger needs for more frequent journeys and more capacity, Emirates launched its second daily flight to Dubai on May 1, 2017. The new flight, with number EC 103, departs from Dubai at […]
With a series of visits of popular television shows from Russia, France and Belgium, to Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization aims to promote the popular and emerging Greek destinations, 365 days per year. More specifically, in May, a TV crew from Russia’s “Live-Planet” will visit Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, while a Belgian television crew […]
After Monaco, Paris and Oslo it’s time for Athens to host No Finish Line and join the international circuit of pioneer races with a social character dedicated to children. The first Greek No Finish Line will take place in Athens from April 26 to April 30 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre. Ermis 1877 […]
After three very successful Tweed Runs, the much loved spring ride returns to Spetses again from 21-23 April 2017. With the iconic Poseidonion Grand Hotel as the starting point, the majestic island of the Argosaronic Gulf will once again be full of bicycles and elegantly dressed vintage cyclists who will set off to explore every […]
TripAdvisor announced the best destinations in the world for 2017 and a beautiful Greek island managed to climb up to the top 10 According to the reviews of millions of travellers-TripAdvisor’s members, Crete took the 6th place in the catalogue, thanks to its rich history and culture, beaches and sunshine. As TripAdvisor points out, “Crete […]
The beautiful island of Sifnos welcomes runners and visitors for Sifnos Run, the event that is being organized for the first time on the island on the 30th of April. The island of the poets and the arts, the homeland of Tselementes and ceramics, invites you to test your limits with a 10 km run […]
The famous Chanel praises the countless beauties of Greece through its new advertising campaign for its Blue Serum product. According to research, people living in the “blue zones”, such as Costa Rica, Sardenia and Greece, live longer. “The sun is in everything here; in the soil, in the plants, and it is in this tree […]
Telegraph suggests the 41 museums you have to see before you die and includes two Greek museums among the top of the world! The New Acropolis Museum was positioned in the 24th place of the list, while the Benaki Museum was placed in the 25th position. “This light, airy glass-and-concrete building was designed by Swiss architect Bernard […]
Five Greek beaches were voted as top in Europe, while one of them is in the list with the best 10 beaches in the whole world, according to TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards 2017. Specifically, the magical beach of Elafonisi in Chania was positioned in the 9th place of the catalogue with the best beaches in […]
Eurowings, member of the Lufthansa Group, adds new flights to Greece to its summer flight schedule for 2017. In particular, this year’s summer flight schedule from Vienna, to be launched by the end of March, includes Lesvos and Samos. In addition, Eurowings will connect Vienna with Kavala, every Tuesday and Sunday. In addition, the company […]
TripAdvisor published the list with the top 10 islands of the world, as voted by millions of travellers worldwide, at this year’s Traveller’s Choice Awards. Of course, Greece could not miss from the catalogue. Specifically, the astonishing island of Santorini climbed at the second place of the list, after Maui, the top island of the […]
Independent published the list with the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe, including the most famous hipster hangouts all over the continent, as chose by travel bloggers. From Manchester to Berlin, the catalogue also includes a special neighbourhood of Athens, Exarhia, located in the center of the city. “Exarchia is famous as a home to Greek anarchists, […]
The Australian Vogue suggests the island of Milos as the best Greek island for those who are looking for an undiscovered paradise! Located in the Aegean Sea and part of the Cyclades, this island of volcanic origin features more than 70 beaches – from Sarakiniko, the most photographed thanks to its unique lunar landscape, to […]
TripAdvisor published the list with the best hotels in Greece for 2017, as voted at the Traveller’s Choice Awards. Specifically, TripAdvisor’s awards reflect the very best of travel, chosen by millions of travellers worldwide. Check out below the list with the top hotels in Greece for this year! Which one is your favorite? 1. […]
Athens has been nominated for “European Best Destination 2017”, by the official website dedicated to the promotion of Europe’s best destinations. Twenty more cities claim the title of the most favorite destination in Europe for 2017, at www.europeanbestdestinations.com. Everyone is invited to determine the ranking of the most trendy European destinations to visit in 2017. Revoting […]
Aegean Air announced a new offer that will bring you closer to international destinations, giving up to 30% discount to all international flights. The offer is valid for connecting flights to/from all Greek airports for all connecting flights through Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Heraklion and Kalamata airports to all international destinations- for one way and return […]
Guardian published a list with the top 10 new museum openings in 2017, featuring the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens. The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens (EMST) began its operation in 2000. Permanent home of the Museum is the former Fix brewery on Syngrou Ave., the reconstruction of which was completed […]
National Geographic published a list with the 8 top ancient sites for stargazing and included a Greek destination as one of the best in the world to explore the starry sky. More specifically, the famous Meteora is an ideal place from which visitors can admire a sky full of stars. As the article points out, […]
The acknowledged US magazine Travel & Leisure published a list with the 13 places where you can see the bluest water in the world, including a Greek beach, among other destinations, such as lakes, islands and exotic beaches all over the world. More specifically, Egkremni beach on the island of Lefkada, is one of the […]
A Greek restaurant is in CNN’s list with the best 10+1 restaurants in the world for 2017. Korean barbecue in London, Danish cuisine in New York, a seafood specialist in Dubai and creative Greek cuisine in Athens all share one thing in common, they are the world’s hottest new restaurants of the year, according to […]
Popular for its beaches and crystal clear waters, Corfu invites us to “get lost” in its mountain villages, taste local products and hike in the numerous trails it offers, writes the online edition of Lonely Planet. Anita Isalska, travel editor of Lonely Planet, presents to her readers the lesser known attractions of Corfu that are […]
This Christmas, Athens is turning into a cool gastronomy destination thanks to the 1st FIX Athens Food Market, the first Christmas gastronomy village of the city, at Kotzia square. The most hip and alternative restaurants in Athens meet at Kotzia square with pop up stores and funky cantines and invite us to taste the tantalizing dishes […]
Only a few days before the end of the year, Conde Nast Traveller announced the list with the best 17 destinations for 2017, as selected by the travel editors of the famous travel magazine. Among them, a Greek destination managed to climb up the list with the best travel destinations of the following year! Specifically, […]
Thessaloniki and its local people will star in the National Geographic Traveller, at an article prepared by Mr. John Malathronas, journalist of the award-winning magazine, who visited the city for three days. The reporter visited Thessaloniki after an initiative of Thessaloniki Hoteliers Association, with the aim to promote the destination to the traveling public of […]
How important is a travel agent in 2017? The Irish Travel Agents Association analyzes the 10 reasons why you should use a travel agent, now even more than ever before. Buying travel is a unique purchase, because you are buying both a product and a service. A travel agent know how to sell both parts—the […]
The most original, sweet, colorful and magical Christmas factory opened in Athens! Located in the Technopolis of Gazi, The Christmas Factory offers us the largest and most fabulous Christmas surprise in Greece. Santa Claus chose The Christmas Factory and the city of Athens to prepare the thousands of gifts he will offer to the children. […]
A new offer for 250.000 airline seats from 19 euros on the Greek domestic network was announced by Olympic Air. Book your flight with Olympic Air until December 7, for flight that will take place from 10/01/17 until 30/6/17. The lowest available fare for flights to Athens is €19 and €41 for flights from Athens. […]
Santa Run Athens will be held again on Sunday, December 4th in the center of Athens at 11:30 a.m., an international phenomenon which takes place in several big cities around the world. All runners will put on a Santa suit taking part in a symbolic race, without timing, where everyone will be a winner and […]
Olympic Air announced a new offer for flights to the islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Kos from/to Athens. More specifically, 30.000 domestic seats in Greece are available from €15 for flights from Athens and from €19 for flights to Athens. The promotion is valid for bookings until 25/11/2016 and travel from 12/12/2016 until 28/10/2017 for flights operated […]
Athens is at the top 5 greatest cities for a winter break, as announced by the online version of the British newspaper, Telegraph. More specifically, Telegraph’s editors chose the 16 best cities for winter holidays and put Athens in the 4th place. As the article says, “Athens is a year-round city where you can always […]
Up to 40% discounts for all international flights were announced by Aegean Air, for bookings until the 20th of November 2016. More specifically, the offer is valid for travel from 10/01/2017 until 22/06/2017. Aegean offers 20% off for flights between 10/01/2017-31/01/2017, 30% off for 01/02/2017 – 07/04/2017 and 40% discount for flights that will take […]
The night of the 14th of November, we will have the chance to watch the most impressive full moon of the last 70 years! If the sky is clear, the full moon will appear 14% bigger and 30% brighter than the average full moon, as the moon will be the closest to the earth since 1948. […]
Austrian Airlines is offering its passengers a wide-ranging offering of 107 destinations in 56 countries in the winter 2016/17 season. The Austrian flag carrier is increasing focusing on tourist destinations in the winter months. For example, it is deploying a Boeing 767 for one flight per week to the new destination Havana, Cuba. Austrian Airlines […]
Miles Away Travel participates with its own stand at the 3rd International Exhibition Greek Tourism Expo 2016, that will take place from November 25 to November 27 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, having a strong presence at the 3rd international meeting of Greek tourism. We invite you to come and meet us at A77-79-81! […]
