The South Aegean, Europe’s largest island region, epitomizes most people’s image of Greek holiday perfection: world-beating beauty, traditional white- and blue-painted villages, bright year-round sunlight, magnificent beaches, crystal-clear azure sea, unfailing hospitality and fantastic food....
Named by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the world’s top-12 destinations for 2020, Peloponnese is a stunning region at Europe’s southern tip that demands to be explored. A major draw is the region’s rich and long history, with 60% of Greece’s archaeological sites to...
“Greece means so much more than sea and sun — it provides an intriguing combination of culture, history, gastronomy and outstanding beauty,” says Harry Theoharis, Minister of Tourism....
In 2018, Greece successfully exited its third and final bailout program, after having been forced to demand an astronomical €289 billion in financial assistance from the EU, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund, known as the troika. This marked the beginning of a return...
In ancient times, Delphi was home to Greece’s most authoritative oracle, who people from around the world would consult about important challenges facing them at that time. Today, the tradition of traveling to Delphi to consider vital issues continues in the form of the annual...