The latest report on the state of holiday bookings to Greece from mid-April onwards appears noticeably restrained. The available data up to the end of March, which acts as a leading indicator for the course of the season, records a significant decline in key markets. Germany shows a decrease of 30.6%, the United Kingdom 26.5%, […]
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An increase in the licence fee for businesses renting space on the beaches of Rhodes Town has increased from 24 to 80 euros a metre. The fees are charged on behalf of the government by ETAD, the Public Real Estate Company, which manages and develops the private real estate of the Greek State. The national […]
The latest news regarding flight costs comes from data released by Expedia, one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, confirming that airfares are up 24%, driven by higher fuel costs. UK airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways, are well hedged for the next few months, but Ryanair has signalled that it will increase […]
Please be advised that a species of jellyfish, the Purple Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca), is dangerous and is found throughout the Mediterranean. However, their population has not increased since the latest outbreak started in 2020, both in the Aegean and almost simultaneously in Spanish waters. In the Aegean, numbers increase as you go further south, as […]
Saturday, May 2 – Temperatures across Greece are low for the time of year, with conditions more reminiscent of autumn, as rain, increased clouds and strong northerly winds affect a large part of the country. Maximum temperatures today range between 14 and 17°C in most regions, with even lower temperatures in parts of the Aegean […]
May 1 each year marks the start of the restrictions on both locals and visitors to Greece to prevent wildfires during the summer season. Contravention of the rules can incur heavy fines, or even imprisonment. The vast majority of wildfires are caused by people! The rules in place are:- Fires to dispose of household and […]
As Greece opens up to international tourism for 2026, we ask all to be respectful and help keep Greece beautiful. Especially on beaches, please take any litter away with you and dispose of it in official bins and don’t just drop plastic drinks bottles when empty. Thank you.
The new tourist train will enter service on Friday, May 1, in Rhodes Town. The train’s route will start and end at the Aktaion in Rhodes Town, opposite the marina. From May 1 to May 3, the routes will operate every hour, starting at 10:00 in the morning and ending at 17:00. From May 4 […]
UK holidaymakers are being warned that both holidays and flights this summer could be in jeopardy if the Iranian war continues. Already, hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe, with fears that cancellations will begin to take place for UK travellers. Travellers are already facing higher fares because jet fuel costs have doubled since […]
