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Arvanitia Path in Nafplio Gets a 4.7 Million Euro Rock Makeover

Manuel Santos

Nafplio’s famous Arvanitia Path, linking the old town to the beach, gets €4.78m restoration to fix rockslide risks and improve tourist safety.

1 year ago

Museum of Prehistoric Thira Wins TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025

Ion Bogdan V.

Santorini’s Museum of Prehistoric Thira has earned a spot among the world’s top 10% on TripAdvisor and the Travelers’ Choice Award 2025.

1 year ago

Crete and Beyond: Accessible Beaches Get the Green Light

Manuel Santos

Greece invests in accessible beaches with ramps in Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos, and Tanagra, which received EU-backed funding in 2025.

1 year ago

Syros Healing Waves Festival Blends Science, Art, and Therapy

Victoria Udrea

From October 2–5, 2025, Syros hosts the Healing Waves Festival, blending science, art, yoga, and therapy with big names like Bessel van der Kolk and a world premiere by Zbigniew Preisner.

1 year ago

How to Survive Greek Ferries Like a Local

Manuel Santos

From booking chaos to deck-chair battles, here’s a tongue-in-cheek survival guide to Greek ferries that every traveler should read before island hopping.

1 year ago

Greeks Still Flocking to the Islands… Just the Cheaper Ones

Manuel Santos

Rising costs are not stopping Greeks from vacationing. Instead, they are choosing closer, cheaper islands, shorter trips, and booking ferries at the last minute.

1 year ago

Greece’s New Short-term Rental Rules Spark Industry Backlash

Victoria Udrea

From October 1, Greece enforces strict short-term rental rules with mandatory safety measures and fines starting at €5,000.

1 year ago

Greek Hoteliers Call for Tax Cuts and Support Ahead of 2026 Slowdown

Manuel Santos

Despite strong results in 2025, Greece’s hotel federation warns of trouble in 2026 and demands government support measures.

1 year ago

Nisyros Geopark Joins UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

Mihaela Lica Butler

Nisyros has been accepted into the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, proving its unique volcanic and cultural importance.

1 year ago

Kamari Bus Route Resumes Operation on Santorini

Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Thira has confirmed the reactivation of the KTEL bus line serving Kamari, one of Santorini’s most visited coastal settlements. According to the announcement, routes will officially restart on the morning of September 10, 2025, covering the stretch from the Avis area through to Kamara. This decision follows sustained efforts by the municipality […]

1 year ago

Over €10 Million for Monument Restoration on Kos

Victoria Udrea

The Ministry of Culture allocated over €10 million for restoration projects on Kos, including the Defterdar Mosque, the Purification Fountain, the Gate of Foro, and the Castle of Nerantzia.

1 year ago

Athens Airport Hosts Contemporary Art Exhibition All Aboard

Argophilia Travel News

From October 10 to November 9, 2025, Athens International Airport presents All Aboard, a large-scale exhibition curated by Kostas Prapoglou.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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