Supervolcanoes

Three years after a period of increased activity, the world-famous volcano of Santorini, in the southern Aegean, is back in a dormant state, experts have told Kathimerini.

The ultimate sports experience can be enjoyed at Santorini from May 1 through to May 3 when the Santorini Experience takes place. Participants will be able to enjoy the unique paths outlined by the organizers while enjoying the island's beauty. The events kick off with races for students at Perissa.

The list of the 18 new measures sent to the Brussels Group in order to find common ground between the partners and the Greek government included a measure which indicates a VAT raise in Aegean isles.

Despite the obvious obstacles that may arise, the widely-accepted fact is that the Public Sector may end up receiving 300 million euros per annum extra from it alone.

By Stathis Kousounis

Athens is among the top destinations both in Europe and the world for 2015 according to leading international travel website TripAdvisor.

By Stathis Kousounis

The popular island of Santorini is expecting another bumper tourism year by extending the season across more months, say Mayor Anastasios-Nikolaos Zorzos and local hotelier association President Manolis Karamolegos.

Two Greek beaches are included in the winners of the Best Beach Awards 2015, organized by the Travel Channel, the world's leading travel media brand.

More specifically, Red Beach in Santorini, Greece was named the Best Unusual Beach while VICE (also known as Nissakia Surf Club) in Artemida, Greece was named the Best Beach Bar.

By Stathis Kousounis

The Greek islands of Santorini (pictured) and Crete have made it into the list of the world’s top 25 tourism destinations with the best hotels, compiled by Agoda.com.

Santorini secured seventh place and Crete 12th in the global rankings of the leading online travel agency in Asia.