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Meet Me in Oia: Five Pastimes to Fall in Love with Santorini

Mihaela Lica Butler

Those who witnessed a sunset over the Aegean from the best vantage point of Oia, know that it is easy to fall in love with Santorini.

8 years ago

Greece Embraces Active Travel Trends with Its New Bike Friendly Hotel Network

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The “Bike Friendly Hotel” initiative responds to the increasing cyclist tourism demand, labeling hotels that cater to travelers who enjoy cycling.

8 years ago

Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri on Santorini Is a Captivating Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri is a wonderful tale of a Glorious past that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and art of the people of Thira.

8 years ago

Santo Maris Oia: Santorini Honeymoon Dream

Aleksandr Shatskih

Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites and Spa offers the ultimate stay for a romantic getaway on Santorini for a new special price.

9 years ago

Instagrams from Crete: Hersonissos 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

Crete is one of the most picturesque places on Earth. Argophilia Travel News carries tons of news from Greece’s biggest island, but we’ve never explored in depth the wonderful Instagram accounts from the land of the ancient Minoans. Here’s a curative for having overlooked a wonderful resource, a preview of Hersonissos 2017. Hersonissos (or Chersonissos) […]

9 years ago

Myconian Kyma Opens May 1st

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming May 1 2017, Myconian Kyma is a new Design Hotels masterpiece on the island of Mykonos. The 52-room, 29-suite property is a luxurious and secluded retreat, just steps from Mykonos Town.

9 years ago

Xanthi Prepares for Record Carnival Crowd

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourist from the Balkans and beyond will flock to the historic Greek city of Xanthi by February’s end in order to observe the colorful festival there. Xanthi is called the “city of the thousand colors”, and the popular carnival in Old Town is ready to welcome record crowds in 2017.

9 years ago

The Exhibition “Cycladic Society 5,000 Years Ago” in Athens

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is celebrating three decades of exhibiting excellence with the presentation of “Cycladic Society 5,000 Years Ago” open from early December 2016 to late March 2017.

9 years ago

Seven Cretan Summer Adventures for Children Who Love Animals

Mihaela Lica Butler

If you are visiting the island with children who enjoy interacting with animals, we have seven Cretan summer adventures to keep them busy.

9 years ago

Crete: Over Sold and Under Priced Paradise

Phil Butler

According to the Airport Manager at Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport passenger traffic was up almost 12 percent for 2016 year on year. One of the world’s most popular island paradises, Crete is well known for its friendly inhabitants and vacation bargains.

9 years ago

Vacation Under Apano Meria’s Mesmeric Skies

Phil Butler

“It’s spectacular,” someone exclaims somewhere in the distance, and I am lost for words. Spectacular doesn’t even begin to describe what I see. The magic of Apano Meria rendered me silent, and all I can do is stare at that unbelievable sky as it touches the Aegean at the horizon with fiery reds and purples […]

9 years ago

Greece Too Big a Bargain According to Bank of Greece

Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece’s tourism revenues for 2016 slumped below those of 2015 and 2014 according to figures from the Bank of Greece. Traveler spending dropped by double digits, which accounted for the losses even amidst stellar tourist arrivals.

9 years ago

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Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

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Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.

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