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Buying a Vacation Home in Greece: A Practical Guide for Americans
First-time U.S. buyers need independent legal and technical checks, a Greek tax number, and a carefully written deposit agreement before closing.
Turkish Arrivals to Chios, Lesbos and Samos Top 260,000 in 2026
Chios led the three eastern Aegean islands with more than 100,000 arrivals through Aug. 20, while Lesbos recorded an 8% decline from last year.
How to Stay Connected in Greece’s Remote Islands and Villages
A roaming plan or eSIM will cover most trips, but visitors heading to isolated homes, mountain villages or smaller islands should check the local network, ask about Wi-Fi and prepare for time offline.
Mount Olympus Added to UNESCO World Heritage List After 12-Year Effort
UNESCO has listed the wider Mount Olympus area as a mixed cultural and natural property, recognizing its mythology, archaeological connection to Dion and exceptional biodiversity.
NBG Warns Air Dependence Leaves Greek Tourism Exposed
Greek tourism is still growing, but the National Bank of Greece says its heavy reliance on flights makes the sector vulnerable to fuel spikes, air disruptions, and pressure from its main European markets.
Greece Plans to Extend Navagio Beach to Protect Its Shipwreck
Greece plans to add 45,000 cubic meters of material at Navagio Beach to protect the Panagiotis shipwreck, but environmental questions remain.
AegeanBall Festival Sets Participation Record in Syros
The eighth Stoiximan AegeanBall Festival filled Miaouli Square in Syros with 193 teams, 730 athletes, and 270 games, capped by VIP wins for Trident Vibers and Stoiximan Knights.
Santorini Experience 2026 Adds Ancient Thera Run to Volcano Swim Weekend
Santorini Experience 2026 will take place October 16–18, with its volcano-to-Fira swim, Caldera trail races, and a new 5K route in Kamari below Ancient Thera.
Destination Weddings Give Greece a Different Kind of Tourism Opportunity
A Focus Bari study estimates Greece’s destination wedding market could reach €2.43 billion annually, pointing to a higher-value tourism opportunity beyond the usual island postcards.
The Palace of the Despots Reopens in Mystras After 42 Years
After decades of restoration, the Palace of the Despots in Mystras has reopened to visitors, restoring access to a central monument of late Byzantine Greece.
Halkidiki Turns to Sports Tourism With Porto Carras Athlos
Porto Carras Athlos brought running, beach sports, wellness sessions, and family activities to Sithonia, showing how Halkidiki’s landscape can be experienced through movement.
Hells Angels in Greece: Why a Biker Rally Became a Security Story
A Hells Angels rally near Igoumenitsa brought tourism, arrests, police attention, and deeper questions about the club’s growing presence in Greece.
