After holding an event in Thessaloniki in early April about the tourism industry, the Greek National Tourism Organisation held the second event in Athens on the 29th of April called Choose Greece 2022 – The Greek Regional Hospitality Plan. This second important event was attended by mayors, regional governors and tourism …

A recent study by the World Wildlife Fund in Greece has found that the most common piece of rubbish dropped and left on Greek beaches is the cigarette butt. As part of their Adopt a Beach programme the World Wildlife Fund collected rubbish from 78 beaches across Greece. During the clean-up, …

Many tourists who travel to Zakynthos and stay in the resort of Alykes/Alykanas may be surprised to learn that there’s an age-old mystery attached to this part of the island. No one knows when this mystery truly began but it was brought to light publicly in December 2013 by a …

When we go on holiday, we try and learn as much as we can about the destination before we travel. There are so many things to get to grips with. Researching your holiday It’s always good to do research about the place you’re visiting, the language, customs, and other aspects …

A luxury travel company called the Thinking Traveller has revealed that Navagio Beach in Zakynthos is Greece’s most Instagrammed beach. At the time of research, there were over 80,000 posts on Instagram with the hashtag #navagiobeach. The top five Greek destinations are: 1. Navagio Beach, Zakynthos 2. Porto Katasiki, Lefkada …

High on Bochali hill overlooking Zakynthos Town, is an imposing fortress more commonly known as the Venetian Castle or Bochali Castle. The site was originally an ancient citadel built on an acropolis looking down upon an ancient town; Psophis, now more commonly known as Zakynthos Town. According to Historians early Zakynthians arrived …

In the last week, the Greek Interior Ministry has announced that 326 municipalities across Greece will receive financial support to be used for guarding against wildfires. The municipalities that will receive the largest amount of aid – based on fire risk and population size – are central Corfu, Chios, Mytilene, …

For anyone who missed it, Zakynthos Easter preparations have been taking place this last weekend. This is a very important time for Zakynthians and it’s not just the celebrations, it’s also about how we prepare. It started with making traditional Easter decorations, for the local church, the donkey being the …

There are many different types of holidays for those who want to visit Zakynthos. Whether you’re looking to unwind, explore, or enjoy a more extreme getaway, the island has something for everybody. The relaxing holiday Zakynthos island is the perfect place to unwind. With nine resorts to choose from and …

As spring slowly moves into summer everyone is getting ready for their holidays. The Zakynthos season has officially begun. Dutch, Belgium, and UK fans have already arrived, and local businesses are preparing to welcome other visitors, from all over the world for 2022. It’s hoped that this year will be …