UNWTO to help Thassos rebuild tourism with residents at the forefront

UNWTO will work with the Municipality of Thassos in Greece to help the island rebuild its tourism sector in an inclusive way. The new joint project will focus on two core issues, namely tourism marketing and community involvement in tourism on Thassos. The work is part of a wider focus to place local communities at […]

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Mytilene’s brand new “Odysseas Elytis” airport terminal in operation

The newly constructed terminal at the Mytilene Airport “Odysseas Elytis” airport in the island of Lesvos, welcomed its inaugural flight from Athens earlier today at 08:10. The completion of the new “Odysseas Elytis” airport in Mytilene marks another important milestone in Fraport Greece’s investment program regarding the upgrade of 14 airports. This 20-million euro project […]

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3rd Airport Run held in Mytilini “Odysseas Elytis” Airport

The 3rd Airport Run with the participation of runners from the island of Lesvos, across the country and abroad took place on Saturday the 30th of March at the Mytilini “Odysseas Elytis” Airport. Funds raised from race participants supported the “Oloi Mazi Mporoume” program. Runners from all age groups took part in 10 km, 5 […]

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At the top destinations of Instagram, is a Greek island!

According to the famous Vogue Australia, Instagram has a new tracking tool called Dash Hudson, which allows users to use geo-labels and keywords to see the most popular sites people are sending through Instagram. So, the following list, which shows the 40 most visited places for 2018, has been formed. In fact, Santorini is also […]

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22 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered near Greek Island, Fourni

Shipwrecks were the stuff of lore around the craggy coasts of Fourni, a Greek archipelago in the eastern Aegean Sea. Generations of local fishermen and sponge divers had seen piles of ancient pottery collecting algae on the seafloor. A group of marine archaeologists finally investigated the waters, and their wealth of findings far exceeded expectations. During […]

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Sifnos and Verina Group featured in Condé Nast Traveller

The May issue of the world renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller (UK edition) presents a 12-page article on Sifnos, with special emphasis on the culinary character of the island. Titled “The most delicious Greek island of all”, the article beautifully describes the island and the life on it andaccurately depicts its distinctive atmosphere, while […]

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