Keyword "Greece holidays" - List of latest news (74 results)

08:11 Walking in Greece: helping to restore the ancient trails of Andros island

Idyllic scenery is just part of the appeal of a break that is also about sustainability, meeting locals and maintaining paths

20/04 Greece’s little-known holiday getaway that’s 23C in May

This stunning Greek peninsula offers stunning natural beaches, coves, charming towns, is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and steeped in ancient history.

14/04 British toddler, 3, dies after drowning in pool at Greek holiday villa

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson confirmed a British child died in Greece.

08/04 Brits in Greece face chaos as workers to take part in 24-hour strike

Two of Greece's largest labour unions have called for a strike amid growing dissatisfaction over worsening living standards.

08/04 Warning to UK tourists as Greece travel chaos 'set to leave 12k stranded'

This is expected to cancel 70-80 flights from the UK, stranding 11,200-12,800 Brits meant to be flying with a variety of airlines.

06/04 To Hades and back: my family holiday in Parga, Greece

With its white sand, sparkling sea, olive groves and echoes of ancient myths, a holiday in Greece’s beautiful Parga makes you very glad to be in the kingdom of the living

10/03 From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe

Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus

08/03 The pretty Greek island with beautiful views that's 'cheaper than Santorini'

Crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, ancient history, drinks on tap and somewhere to keep the kids entertained- surely this is the best of Greece's beautiful islands.

07/02 Holiday hotspot rocked by more horror earthquakes hours after state of emergency

Santorini has been hit by more earthquakes just hours after a state of emergency was declared on the popular tourist island in Greece amid major quake fears

12/01 Blue sky thinking: six sun-drenched seaside getaways in southern Europe

From a secret harbour in Crete to the wild beaches of Portugal, our writers share the summer haunts they can’t wait to return to

12/01 A Greek island only two hours from Athens with no cars and plenty of charm

Take a detour from the crowds with this stunning island in Greece offering an old-school charm, plenty of outdoor activities with an elegant flair felt throughout.

11/01 A love letter to Patmos: the most serene of all the Greek islands

Saint John lived in a cave here and wrote about the Apocalypse, but these days the quiet shores of beautiful Patmos nurture happier thoughts

13/12 The Greek man-made lake surrounded by mountains dubbed 'little Switzerland'

The lake was built in the 1960s and quickly became a popular resort thanks to its surrounding natural beauty.

02/12 Off the Cretan track: skiing and climbing on the Greek island

Away from Crete’s sandy shores, tall peaks dominate the landscape, offering great skiing without the crowds – or ski lifts

01/12 The pretty but underrated village on popular Greek island with no tourists

Many who have visited this Greek island might not know about this ghost village.

07/11 Why encouraging cruise ships to dock at Amorgos would be a Greek tragedy

A policy of restricting huge liners visiting popular Cyclades islands could have the unintended consequence of diverting mass tourism towards quieter islands

25/10 Greece's 'worst seaside town' is full of British tourists and loved by celebs

Big names such as Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and George Clooney all regularly visit the Greek town despite its mixed reviews.

17/10 Greece 'panic' as country begs UK tourists to cancel holidays to Spain

Greek's Prime Minister has dismissed claims that the country has an "overtourism problem".

02/10 Greece holidays under threat as weather maps show exact date cold snap will hit

Several European countries have been witnessing extreme weather conditions this year as a result of climate change.

23/09 Pretty Greek island with hardly any tourists that won't stay hidden for long

This beautiful little island is far less touristy than some of the other more well-known Greek islands.

14/09 Greek beach named among world's most expensive with rooms costing £230 per night

This beautiful beach is on an island renowned for its stunning coastline, nightlife and A-listers visiting it regularly.

14/09 The pretty but empty island named 'the wildest in Greece'

The island boasts a harbour and its own medieval castle - but far fewer tourists than other Greek destinations.

09/09 Greece sends 'severe' weather warning as holidays will be ruined

Some of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece are expected to be hit with extreme weather in the coming days.

08/09 Panic in Greece as mayor orders one thing to 'stop' to save island

By 2028, Greece hopes to attract almost 40 million tourists nationwide - 5.5 million more than this year and nearly four times its total population.

01/09 An epidemic of falls on the ‘mean streets’ of Athens

Locals and tourists alike complain that navigating the Greek capital’s sidewalks by foot can be fraught with peril

25/08 Beautiful Greek Island that's home to Europe's 'friendliest seaside town'

The stunning city has all the charm you'd expect of Greece - and the people make the stay so much more enjoyable.

23/08 ‘I inched across rock faces, explored sea caves and plummeted off cliffs’: readers’ favourite active holidays in Europe

Island-hopping in Sicily, saving turtles in Cephalonia, coasteering in Pembrokeshire, e-biking in Andalucía and more – courtesy of our readers

20/08 The beautiful Greek island 'just as good as Mykonos' without the crowds

This beautiful island lies three hours away from Athens, the capital of Greece, and boasts outstanding beaches and glorious food.

17/08 ‘Everything carries a hint of myth and magic’: six great island escapes in Europe

From the Med to the Atlantic and the North Sea, our writers choose great offshore idylls offering peace and perfect beaches

15/08 The beautiful Greek island with few tourists that's so remote there are no roads

This tiny, hidden gem just south of Crete is famous for its outstanding beaches and stunning forest.

10/08 The Greek island almost no cars that British tourists probably haven't heard of

This island in the stunning Aegean Sea boasts beaches just as beautiful as on other Greek holiday hotspots but without the crowds.

07/08 The beautiful country welcoming UK tourists as Greece travellers issued warning

EXCLUSIVE: Many of the European holiday hotspots loved by British tourists are boiling under a blistering heatwave.

07/08 Greece holiday warning as Foreign Office shares advice on scorching heatwave

The Foreign Office has sent a stark warning to British tourists heading to Greece.

04/08 Exploring the quieter side of the Cyclades on a Greek island hopping holiday

The party island of Mykonos steals the spotlight, but a short ferry ride away, tranquil Tinos and Delos offer ancient history, holy sites and rugged beauty

31/07 Beautiful European island where barely anybody lives but still a tourist hotspot

This tiny island is said to have been named after the crickets which can often be heard singing away in the area.

26/07 Panic on Greek islands as 22 beaches 'disgraced' with tourists issued warning

Panic has erupted as 22 beaches in different parts of Greece have been stripped of their Blue Flag certification.

26/07 Greece 'in chaos' as huge influx of tourists sparks locals to beg for change

Greeks are hitting back against overtourism, saying they need to protect their homes from being exploited by visitors.

24/07 Turkey tourism crisis as country demands Greece makes one major change

Tourism bosses in Turkey have pointed the blame at three key areas - but an urgent meeting has been called to try and claw back some of its missing holidaymakers.

22/07 Coups, crackdowns and chaos: art inspired by democracy – and the despots who overthrew it

In Athens, the birthplace of republican rule, a new exhibition is exploring art it inspired, from pop art shootings to spies lurking in the Parthenon. Ironically, dictators steal the show

17/07 Popular Greek islands dealt huge blow after controverisial anti-tourist move

These two Greek islands have been extremely popular holiday destinations for years thanks to their beauty, weather and breathtaking beaches.

03/07 Tells us if you are considering the risk of wildfires when booking your holidays

More than half a million hectares were destroyed by flames in Europe during 2023 alone.

29/06 Our epic family adventure hiking through Greece’s Vikos gorge

A rail trip across Europe to the spectacular Zagori region of Greece is the perfect bonding experience for the writer and her 11-year-old son

29/06 Alternative Greece: six of the best holidays beyond the sunlounger

From wildlife spotting to wine tasting and cargo boat sailing, discover new ways to explore the mainland and islands

28/06 'There's no overtourism in this pretty Greek island but we need limits'

EXCLUSIVE: A tourism expert has said that despite how busy Santorini seems, it is not a victim of overtourism despite having 15,000 residents but is visited by around two million tourists every year.

31/05 The beautiful seaside city named one of the prettiest in Greece

This city offers an experience that warms the soul and leaves a lasting impression.

14/05 First Tenerife, now Greece as another popular city wants to ban British tourists

Graffiti scrawled across the Greek capital demands "Tourists Go Home!" with others saying "Burn Airbnb".

04/05 10 of the best beach towns in Europe, with places to stay

From the Turkish Riviera to the Île de Ré, we select quiet and unspoilt places to stay for sun, sand, snorkelling – or just snoozing

04/05 Europe’s best beach holidays: Donoussa, Greece

This quiet island in the Small Cyclades has one small town, several wild sandy bays and a plethora of panoramic walking and running trails

03/05 Our hitchhiking memories show the depths of human kindness | Letters

Letters: Readers were inspired by Hilary Bradt’s experiences and recall their own

14/04 Retreat to Crete: why the Greek island is a perfect escape

The unspoilt northeast of Greece’s largest island offers a restorative mix of uncrowded beaches, authentic tavernas and extraordinary views

30/03 Fury as beautiful European country vows to 'play less English music' in hotels

This country welcomes millions of foreign tourists every year and is known around the world for its rich culture dating back centuries.

16/03 10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure

Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands

11/03 In May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece

Unlike its noisy neighbour Mykonos, this peaceful island is known for its laid-back cafe-bars, taverna dinners and ancient footpaths that link beautiful villages

29/01 Beautiful island dubbed 'Caribbean of Greece' with hardly any tourists

The Greek island of Lefkada is often dubbed the "Caribbean of Greece", beckons with its undiscovered charm, boasting pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and a calm ambience untouched by the masses.

21/01 The little known island where Greek locals go on holiday to avoid tourists

The beautiful island maintains much of what makes Greek holidays so special - but with low prices and far less tourists.

06/01 Beautiful European island full of quaint villages rarely visited by tourists

This island doesn't welcome as many visitors as other holiday destinations located nearby, despite being equally beautiful and charming.

01/01 My Greek sailing adventure: across the Ionian sea to Ithaca

Islands and mainland towns south of Lefkada are perfect for a relaxed mooch between idyllic beaches and pretty port towns

29/12 The beautiful European island that went to war with cruise ships

Barcelona, Venice, and Marseille are among the cities that have already taken measures to address concerns related to overtourism and pollution.

23/12 In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’

Deep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north

09/12 The beautiful tiny Greek island dubbed a 'little Venice' but without tourists

A Greek islet has long shed many of its canals and a sizeable number of tourists but remains a hidden gem well worth visiting.

03/12 The beautiful but overlooked European island that’s dubbed a mini-Mykonos

The island's natural beauty is evident in its crystal-clear waters, golden sandy beaches, and iconic whitewashed buildings adorned with bougainvillaea.

03/12 The beautiful city in the sky home to one of the oldest buildings in the world

Many of the people who have visited the area have described this as the "highlight" of their holiday to Greece.

03/12 The beautiful Greek island as pretty as Corfu or Crete but without the tourists

Filled with history and natural beauties, this island can provide an unforgettable break for families, couples and young tourists alike.

29/10 All stations to Athens: crossing Europe by train and boat

Travelling overland from London to Greece allows time to soak up the atmosphere and scenery as you ride through France, Switzerland and Italy

19/09 Forget Ulez: the Greek island where electric vehicles rule

The Dodecanese island of Astypalea is waving goodbye to petrol and diesel in a groundbreaking project that has been welcomed by local people

29/07 I took my daughter to Greece – and saw the world through a 17-year-old’s eyes

On our off-season break in Kos, we talk about friends, boys, college, and I realise one-on-one time is beneficial to our relationship and her wellbeing

08/07 Valencia tops surprising poll of travellers’ favourite coastal stays in Europe

A new Which? survey reveals that visitors are starting to look beyond the old overcrowded favourites such as Barcelona and Málaga

19/06 Celebrity hairdresser puts Mykonos villa up for sale for €50m

Charles Worthington, who has styled Sarah Jessica Parker and others, could get record sum for Greek island home

24/04 How agritourism is giving a helping hand on Greece’s farms

A burgeoning farm holidays movement on the Peloponnese lets producers make extra income while offering visitors a glimpse of the country’s slower side

15/04 Gloriously unorthodox … Greece’s wilder side has plenty of adventures in store

The authors of a new guide to wild Greece know where to find rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and lush vistas away from the touristy hotspots

14/04 ‘No cars, just donkeys’: readers’ top tips on off-the-beaten track Greece

Walks through gorges and lovely quiet towns plus secluded coves to swim in: our readers give the lowdown on the Greece you really want to visit

12/03 Why you should explore Crete in the spring – and on foot

Greece’s largest and most southerly island is gorgeous in spring – there’s no better time to go trekking

11/03 Kefalonia claims the title of best Greek island in Which? Travel survey

Scenery, sandy beaches and solitude are key to the Ionian island’s appeal, according to the report, which put party-loving Mykonos in last place

05/02 Rhodes less travelled: finding peace on the Greek island

Away from the tourist hotspots, this popular Aegean island still has plenty of magic