Around 200 small family-run hotels are for sale in Greece’s mountain destinations, with diaspora buyers showing strong interest amid rising costs and seasonal challenges.
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Greece Ranked No. 1 Retirement Destination for 2026
While Greeks are still debating grocery bills and electricity prices, the rest of the world has reached a clear conclusion: Greece is the best place on Earth to retire in 2026. According to International Living, Greece has officially taken the No. 1 spot worldwide as a retirement destination, comfortably overtaking long-time favorites like Portugal and […]
A Tragic Winter Ascent: Four Hikers Dead in the Vardousia Mountains
Four experienced mountaineers were found buried under an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains after a Christmas Day ascent.
Greece’s Tourism Money Is Growing — Here Is What That Actually Means
New data from the Bank of Greece shows rising tourism revenues and visitor numbers in 2025, underlining tourism’s key role in the economy.
Cruise Fee Funding Flows to Crete’s Municipalities
Cretan municipalities received state funding from Greece’s cruise passenger fee, with Heraklion and Chania ranking high nationally.
Greece’s Rail Upgrade Signals a New Era for Travel and Tourism
Greece orders 23 new electric trains with a 2027 deadline, introducing digital oversight, faster routes, and rail connections that could reshape travel and tourism nationwide.
Kalikantzaroi, the Creatures Who Slip Through Christmas
Who are the Kalikantzaroi? Greek folklore explains why these mischievous winter spirits appear at Christmas.
Santorini Among the World’s Most Romantic Honeymoon Destinations for 2026
Santorini features in hotelwithtub.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s most romantic getaways, praised for its views, intimacy, and honeymoon appeal.
Crete–Cyprus Direct Flights Launch, Strengthening Ties Between the Two Islands
The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation between Crete and Cyprus.
€2.4 Million Released to Regions to Fight Livestock Pox
€2.4 million goes to regions for sheep and goat pox management, a move that also protects rural tourism and food supply chains.
Restored Palace of Pella, Birthplace of Alexander the Great, Reopens to Visitors
The Palace of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great, returns to the public after major restoration works.
Christmas Dinner in Greece Gets Up to 20% More Expensive in 2025
Rising meat and dessert prices push the cost of Greece’s Christmas table up to 20% in 2025, affecting households, restaurants, and holiday travelers.