Kos is extremely proud of its wine-making heritage, which dates back to ancient Greece, well before 500 B.C. The soil on the island is perfect for vines, and a number of local wines have won international awards. Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.), a native of Kos and known as the 'Father of Medicine', often expounded on the […]
As overtourism protests continue in many tourist hotspots in southern Europe, including Spain, France and Italy, the Greek island of Symi, one of the islands in the Dodecanese chain, has taken action to try and limit the number of tourists visiting the island. Last week, the local municipality decided to implement a 3 euro fee […]
In Greece, the high-season surge in tourists to the Greek islands is once again creating problems and concerns for both the local inhabitants and visitors, as the islands’ infrastructures are being stretched to breaking point by the rise in the number of tourists year on year. Many islands are suffering from water shortages due to […]
Born on the island of Kos around 460 BC, the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates is considered the father of medicine, as he was the first known physician to believe that diseases were caused by some type of natural action, rather than being instigated by spirits or gods. In addition to recognising that supernatural forces do […]
After numerous problems for travellers who have been advised by their airline that their carry-on-board luggage is not accepted due to its size, EU transport ministers have proposed standardised sizing for free underseat luggage on European airlines, leading to this becoming EU law if passed by the European Parliament. The new law would also apply […]
The National Observatory of Athens has reported that the sea temperatures across Greece are warming faster than normal and are experiencing higher-than-average surface temperatures for early June. The unusually high temperature readings are attributed to a combination of seasonal heat and the lack of strong winds, which normally help cool the water. The news is […]
Nisyros island is a magical gem located between Kos and Tilos, and is the location of the youngest volcano in Greece. A day-trip to Nisyros from Kos is highly recommended as the island offers untouched villages, quiet beaches, hot springs and ancient walls of black volcanic stone and of course, the chance to walk deep […]
During the winter, the Greek islands are some of the safest places in the world. However, during the summer, some undesirables come to the islands from other countries to take advantage of careless tourists. Even so, the crime rate is still extremely low. Our advice is to follow general guidelines on how to take care […]
Our newsroom, which covers the latest Greek island tourist information and news on a daily basis, will fully open at the beginning of the official tourist season for each island, with reports being posted on the relevant island’s news page. For Santorini, Rhodes and Kos, this will be at the beginning of April, whereas for […]
With holiday booking scams on the increase, especially through offers on social media, below are some tips on how to stay safe when booking your next vacation. Only use secure payment methods. If you’re asked to make a bank transfer to an accommodation provider, beware, this could well indicate a scam. Always use a secure […]
