South Aegean

National Geographic Russia praises Greek islands (photos)

The Russian edition of National Geographic Traveler recommended its readers visit the Greek islands of Kos, Kalymnos, Nisyros and Patmos in a 4-page feature piece. The June-August issue was released on Tuesday, and informs its Russian readers on what to do, where to go on each island, including activities such as yachting, sailing, climbing etc.

Spend time at the Old Port of Naoussa on Paros (PHOTOS)

Paros is one of those gorgeous Greek islands that seems to be a bit off the radar. While it is every bit as beautiful as other places in Greece, it is often glossed over by visitors in favor of other places. Those who do end up at Paros, however, are completely enchanted. The island is charming and filled with traditional villages where the people go about their daily lives.

Heart pulses race, as Julia Nova hits the beach in Mykonos (video)

Summer is here and all the Greek celebrities are taking time off from their schedule to visit the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. Sexy TV hostess Julia Nova could not be an exception. The hot blonde beauty was seen at Psarou beach with her friend Fotini Zanni, and as expected the two stole the spotlight. Mykonos Live TV was there and captured the two hotties in 4K no less.

Police arrest fraudster on holiday island of Mykonos

A 38-year-old man has been accused of cheating tourism businesses on the popular Greek holiday island of Mykonos out of at least 38,000 euros' worth of goods and services, police said on Tuesday.

The suspect, who faced a prosecutor on Syros, the capital of the Cycladic islands, is said to have presented forged bank deposit statements in order to purchase room and vehicle rentals.

Cyclades, Greece: More choices than you can possibly handle!

The most famous island group in the Aegean Sea comprises some of the most beautiful islands in the world! Gorgeous sandy beaches, architecture in white and blue, traditional lifestyle, folk music, warm, hospitable people and barren landscapes with isolated chapels turn a trip to the Cyclades into a lifetime experience.

TUI: Bookings for Greece on the rise for 2017

Bookings for Greece are up by 23% compared to last year, according to data presented by German tour operators TUI. In more detail, the data showed that bookings to Crete had increased by 14%, Rhodes 26%, Corfu 6%, with Kos recording the highest rise at 41%. The western Peloponnese had a steady increase of 32%, as did Chalkidiki with 44%.

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