A map of the night sky created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus was recently discovered at St. Catherine Monastery ...

GREEK island are aplenty, with Santorini and Mykonos some of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. But a new study has named the island of Paros as a trending destination for next year.

The Greek island of Naxos has been branded as a quiet paradise compared to its busy neighbours by a travel expert. Speaking exclusively to the Express, the founder of Always On The Shore ...

Sitting in the Ionian Sea, several miles west off of Greece's northwest coast and Albania's southwest coast, Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian Islands. This T-shaped island's 229 square ...

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Embark on a day cruise to the secluded isles surrounding Patmos: Marathi, Tiganakia, and Aspronisi. Renowned as the hidden ...

Many small boats and chartered yachts from other Cycladic islands and mainland Greece make port here along the golden sandy shorelines. The westernmost point of Mykonos, the beach area of Agios ...

The survivors were picked up by coast guard vessels. Greek authorities are bracing for a possible surge in migrant arrivals due to the ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Gaza. Earlier Tuesday ...

“Most destinations in Greece need more tourists, not fewer.” In Parthog’s opinion, however, this is not necessarily the case. “Like many islands, the appeal of Skyros lies in its ...

Below is my guide to making the most of your family getaway on this enchanting Greek island. Patmos does not have an airport. The most efficient way to get there is on the overnight ferry from ...

It can be hard to choose the best Greek island for a holiday, but luckily a cruise makes it easy to island hop. There are a range of routes available to give you a taste or full tour of the Greek ...