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Greece the top summer destination with Austrian Airlines

During the summer holidays, Greece is one of the most popular destinations for Austrian Airlines (Austrian Airlines-AUA) and this year the one with the highest demand, followed by Spain and Italy. To date, Austrian Airlines has recorded a total of 96,000 passengers on flights to Greece for the months of June and August, with the top Greek destinations being Crete, Rhodes and Kos, and a current occupancy rate of around 80%. "The desire of Austrians to travel is growing every day. In order to be able to serve the travel needs of our passengers, we are constantly adapting our offer," says Michael Tristel, CEO of the company. In addition to the daily flights to Heraklion, a Boeing 777 long-haul aircraft will be used on Saturdays from 24 July to 4 September. With the use of this larger aircraft type in the Austrian Airlines fleet, around 100 additional passengers can be carried per Saturday flight on the route to Heraklion; on all other flight days, the route is served by an Airbus A320 family aircraft. The first flight OS9001 to Heraklion with a Boeing 777 will depart on 24 July at 6:10 a.m. from Vienna International Airport, landing is scheduled at 8:40 a.m. The return flight OS9002 takes place at 10:20 a.m., arriving in Vienna at 12:55 p.m. The Boeing 777 will then be used on this route for seven consecutive Saturdays until 4 September. Austrian Airlines had been counting since the beginning of the year on stronger demand for holiday travel during the summer season and in this context the focus of its summer programme was on Greece and Cyprus, as was highlighted during the presentation in mid-February when bookings for the 2021 holiday season began. For example, the programme envisages up to ten flights per week to Heraklion in Crete or 16 to Larnaca in Cyprus, while increased frequency is planned for Rhodes, Mykonos and Kos. In general, Austrian Airlines - which is a subsidiary of the German Lufthansa - wanted to gradually increase the flight schedule again, depending of course on the course of the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions. This was because, after a small peak during the Christmas holidays, their flight offers had fallen in the first quarter to 15% of their pre-crisis level. Source Read the full article

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Discovering Athens. The National Garden

Today we bring you another post in the series "Discovering Athens". It's about the National Garden, a must visit if you have the chance to connect with nature, and it's right in the center of the city! The National Garden of Athens is one of the largest green spaces in the entire Greek capital, located just behind the Greek Parliament building. It is made up of several gardens in the center of the city, forming a public park of about 15 hectares, with seven entrances among the whole park. Queen Amalia had them built between 1838 and 1839 under the name of the Royal Gardens, and they were not opened to the public until 1923. The area was renamed the National Garden. During the tour of the National Garden of Athens you will also be able to see a large number of archaeological remains, as well as the pond and the small zoo, which houses a number of aquatic species, with dozens of turtles that often attract large numbers of tourists. An ancient aqueduct built by Pisistratus serves as an irrigation channel and habitat for peacocks and water birds. Some ancient ruins can still be seen, such as the numerous busts scattered throughout the site. In addition, this park has more than 500 different plant 🌿 species, of which those that have been able to adapt to the climate are preserved. The designer Friedrich Schimdt travelled the world in search of the most exotic and special plants, and the Greek naval forces were also commissioned to collect different plant species from all over the world. There are cercis (Judas tree), carob trees, oleanders, cypresses, oaks, Australian pines, Spanish date palms, etc. A walk through this place is usually linked to a visit to the Botanical Museum and the Zappeion Hall (a building that was used for fencing during the 1896 Olympic Games), which is now used for ceremonial feasts and meetings. Entrance is public and therefore free of charge. An unmissable visit! That's all we have to tell you about the National Garden, we hope you liked it and, as always, found it useful.💡 See you at the next destination adventurers!✨😸🇬🇷 Read the full article

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Covid situation in the country - Measures

New cases in Greece have been record-breaking recently. The Greek authorities have re-imposed a blockade until further notice to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The authorities have announced a mandatory seven-day quarantine for travellers arriving from abroad, a night-time curfew, as well as the suspension of many commercial and entertainment operations. In addition, as in many other affected countries, meetings are banned, restaurants are restricted in their operations and are limited to home delivery of food. Travel between regions of Greece is also restricted. Masks are required to be worn everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. *The fine for not wearing a mask in mandatory areas, not maintaining the required social distance and violating traffic restrictions is 300€. The fine for non-compliance with mandatory quarantine is 5,000€, in addition to the possible arrest. A negative PCR test in english is required for entry into Greece from any country (with the completion date of maximum 72 hours before arrival) and also they need to complete the PLF form (you can find it here https://travel.gov.gr), at least 48 hours before entering Greece. Visitors arriving in the country by air, land or sea will be subject to random PCR testing on arrival. Once tested, travellers will be transferred to their destination in Greece and will be kept waiting. Read the full article

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Which is the perfect Greek island? Here are 15 of our favourites. By Daily Telegraph

According to the tribute, Zakynthos is offered for its enchanting beaches, Corfu is suitable for families, Delos is distinguished for its history, Mykonos stands out for its special hotels, Crete is the "paradise" of good food, Koufonisia is preferred for their peace and quiet and Tinos is known for its landscapes. In addition, Andros is considered the best Greek island for hiking, Symi is recommended for couples, while Skyros, Skopelos, Santorini, Rhodes and Lefkada are considered ideal islands for tradition, monasteries, views, nightlife and water sports, respectively. . Regarding Andros, the author of the tribute considers that the island does not belong to the conventional Cyclades. The dense vegetation of Andros and its naval history gave the second largest island of the Cyclades an authenticity that does not exist anywhere else. "After the New York Times of the USA and the Vagabond of Denmark, Andros is included in another important list of proposed Greek islands," said the deputy mayor of Andros, Nikos Moustakas, regarding the new distinction that the island received. Source Read the full article

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Color of Greece, A Click on Greece campaign

Greece holds the Color of the year 2021. Click on Greece. Discover all the Colors. clickongreece.com 0 Links Read the full article

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Greece TUI: Greece and Cyprus among the most important destinations for summer

Greece TUI: Greece and Cyprus among the most important destinations for summer - "Year of crisis in 2021" Greece and Cyprus among the most important tourist destinations and this summer, estimates TUI At the same time, both the German government's tourism representative, Thomas Barays, and the head of Germany's tour operators, Norbert Fibbing, are expecting a "travel boom" during the summer months, according to BILD. "The first demand for travel will see it manifest itself from Easter. From May we estimate a higher number of trips abroad and in the summer the mood of Germans for travel will again be great," the president of the German Travel Association DRV, Norbert Fibbing, told the newspaper, sharing the view of Mr Barays, who a few days ago, speaking to Reuters, predicted a "travel boom" as early as the summer. Greece and Cyprus will also be among the most important tourist destinations this summer, estimates German travel giant TUI "Certainly 2021 will be a year of crisis," the federal government's tourism chief added, clarifying that his hopes are based on summer and the second half of the year in general. Travel will probably initially be possible again within Germany and Europe and at a later time towards remote restrictions abroad, Mr Barays continued, adding that with increasing vaccinations and more quick tests, travel could again be gradually made possible again. The Germans have a great longing to travel, he believes.  The Read the full article

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Greece TUI: Greece and Cyprus among the most important destinations for summer

Greece TUI: Greece and Cyprus among the most important destinations for summer - "Year of crisis in 2021" Greece and Cyprus among the most important tourist destinations and this summer, estimates TUI At the same time, both the German government's tourism representative, Thomas Barays, and the head of Germany's tour operators, Norbert Fibbing, are expecting a "travel boom" during the summer months, according to BILD. "The first demand for travel will see it manifest itself from Easter. From May we estimate a higher number of trips abroad and in the summer the mood of Germans for travel will again be great," the president of the German Travel Association DRV, Norbert Fibbing, told the newspaper, sharing the view of Mr Barays, who a few days ago, speaking to Reuters, predicted a "travel boom" as early as the summer. Greece and Cyprus will also be among the most important tourist destinations this summer, estimates German travel giant TUI "Certainly 2021 will be a year of crisis," the federal government's tourism chief added, clarifying that his hopes are based on summer and the second half of the year in general. Travel will probably initially be possible again within Germany and Europe and at a later time towards remote restrictions abroad, Mr Barays continued, adding that with increasing vaccinations and more quick tests, travel could again be gradually made possible again. The Germans have a great longing to travel, he believes.  The Read the full article

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Casa-Museo / House-Museum. A cultural proposal in Karavomylos Kefalonia

In Karavomylos, in one of the most picturesque villages of Kefalonia, you will find Casa Museo, the museum that represents on a smaller scale a rezidetsa i.e. the residence of nobili/nobles in the countryside and hosts objects and furniture of the ancestral families Stefanatu-Mordoku, Kavalieratu and Tokka. At a time when everything is changing rapidly and information is moving rapidly, without verification of authenticity, cities have begun to look for a way to delineate and redefine their identity in order not to let valuable information be irrevocably lost over time. In this context, the creation of city museums finds fertile ground in both Europe and Greece as modern trends are identified with the strengthening of culture, a field where museums must be a key component. In such cases it is interesting to study both the private initiative in the establishment and operation of city museums and the capacity of citizens to participate in them. Moreover, according to the basic museum theories, if a museum fails to be embraced and embraced by the citizens, if it has no deep roots in local history or does not open a fruitful dialogue with it, it will hardly be able to achieve its purpose and not even, even, be able to survive. With this in mind, the case of the "casa-Museo/house-Museum" in Karavomylos Kefalonia should be studied in this respect. Read the full article

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Top Greek island, Andros according to the "Sunday Times"!

Top Greek island, Andros! The Sunday Times declares in practice that they are "in love" with the second largest island of the Cyclades, giving Andros another important first for 2020! The island that "stole" the show in June, as it was chosen by the emblematic British newspaper as the top secret island in Europe without crowds, completes the tourist season with another great distinction from the same giant of world media According to the author of the article, Andros fascinates with its history, architecture and the action of families locally on the island, however the impressive walking network is what makes it unique and interspersed with mountain villages, vegetation, waterfalls and much more. sights while making clear reference to the initiatives of Andros Routes. "We are happy that another distinction of the destination was deservedly won by the inhabitants and the local bodies of the island, such as the bright example of Andros Routes". Said the Deputy Mayor of Tourism, Mr. Nikos Moustakas, who just a few days ago welcomed journalists of another reputable media of Great Britain, the timeless Reader’s Digest, who left enchanted by the experience of Andros. Read the full article

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Syros enchants you! Travel video from the Municipality of Syros

The Municipality of Syros-Ermoupolis, in collaboration with Marketing Greece, proceeded with the creation of new material to promote Syros as a tourist destination, according to the new data at the time of the pandemic. The production of original and creative material of high aesthetics, utilizing all modern media and platforms of digital projection and communication, aims to enhance the tourist image of Syros, to promote and capture its unique features and special aesthetics. In this context, a travel video of duration 1.24 'was created, where all those special elements of the island that make it unique are presented, while the modern cinematic look and approach captures the classy aesthetics that characterize the destination. The title of the video "The classy capital of the Cyclades" wants to present a destination that through its history, the unique sights of Ermoupolis, the picturesque alleys of Ano Syros, the beautiful beaches, the traditional villages and its fine local products , which exude the "aristocratic" character and the aura of the island, make it stand out. Syros is the capital of the Cyclades In addition, a travel article "8 Highlights to light up your holiday on Syros" was written, which was published on Discovergreece.com in 8 languages ​​and is enriched with photographic material and the new video, presenting the most emblematic features of Syros, as well as and a collection of 24 high resolution photos. #ClickonGreece #Cyclades #Greece #Syros #travel Read the full article

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Welcome to Greece! Protocol for Arrivals in Greece

Beginning July 1, 2020, the Greek government has determined how the country will welcome travelers, carry out the necessary diagnostic screening and keep everyone safe throughout the season. The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) is a key element in the planning. All travelers must complete their PLF until the day before entering the country, providing detailed information on their point of departure, the duration of previous stays in other countries, and the address of their stay while in Greece. In case of multiple stays, they are required to provide the address for the first 24 hours at least. One PLF should be submitted per family. Travelers will receive a confirmation email upon submission of the PLF. Travelers will receive the PLF with their unique Quick Response (QR) code on the day of their scheduled arrival in Greece (at midnight) and will be notified via email (the QR code will be provided in a link in the confirmation email). Travelers boarding or embarking on the previous day of the arrival will be allowed to do so upon showing the confirmation email, since they will receive their QR code during their flight or voyage. The PLF can also be found on the Visit Greece app and at travel.gov.gr. It is strongly recommended that all visitors download the Visit Greece app (GDPR compliant) for free, prior their arrival in Greece. START #Arrivals #Covid19 #Greece #Protocol #travel #WelcometoGreece Read the full article

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Sports Tourism: The spot from the South Aegean Region (video)

The new commercial from the South Aegean Region for Sports Tourism comes to strengthen the identity of the South Aegean as the Region with the most and largest sports events that are hosted on the small and large islands of Dodecanese and Cyclades! The aim of the new commercial of the Region is to enhance the image of the South Aegean as a sports destination, promoting rich material from sports events and events that have hosted small and large islands of the South Aegean. As a result of an intensive effort lasting 4 years, the South Aegean Region succeeded in establishing the islands of Dodecanese and Cyclades as destinations of major sporting events hosting only for 2019: 21 International Games and World Sports Meetings, 27 Panhellenic Championships and 67 Championships. This wealth of sports events, which brought a large number of athletes and visitors-escorts to the islands of the Region and gave the whole Region great journalistic coverage in all countries of the world and in almost all sports, is the basis of its material. new advertising spot of the N. Aegean Region that joined its big tourist campaign. Emblematic and not, international or national and local, smaller or larger, for amateurs or professionals, the sports activities organized, instituted and supported by the South Aegean Region in recent years are the fertile ground for the strengthening of sports tourism, through which The expansion of the tourist season is achieved to a certain extent. #Aegean #Cyclades #SportsTourism #Spot #VideoSpot Read the full article

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Paros: "Clean Blue Paros" - The first island without plastic!

Paros participates in the pioneering initiative "Clean Blue Paros", which will guide and educate residents and visitors of Paros, so as not to use plastics, such as coffee cups, straws, disposable water bottles, plastic food packaging and plastic bags, replacing with alternatives. The Common Seas, with the initiative of the ‘Clean Blue Alliance’, supports the efforts of the islands worldwide, in solving the problem of plastic waste from the source, until it ends up in the sea and oceans. This is a convergence between the Common Seas, the Municipality of Paros and WATT, who have agreed to work together to make Paros the first island in the Mediterranean without plastic waste and at the same time a world leader in the fight against plastic in our seas. This pioneering initiative of ‘Clean Blue Paros’ is supported by the Cyclades Preservation Fund, and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Greece. ‘Clean Blue Paros’ will guide and contribute with training programs for the residents and visitors of Paros. It will identify and invest in solutions that will have the greatest impact on the elimination and reduction of plastic waste located in the seas of Paros so that all together, to contribute to the effective reduction of plastic waste and pollution. Common Seas Director Jo Royle, who led and designed the initiative, said "Combating plastic pollution of our seas is our duty to the environment, our economy and, in essence, our health. #CleanBlueParos #CycladeGuide #Cyclades #Cycladesislands Read the full article

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Meteora: Apotheosis from the official Instagram account!

The official Instagram account, with more than 357 million followers worldwide, posted on Sunday a photo depicting Meteora, thus advertising our country in the best way. The impressive photo from the cluster of rocks, which rise outside Kalambaka, near the first hills of Pindos and Hassia, has gathered hundreds of thousands of "likes", from the very first minutes it was published, while countless comments are spoken. for the beauty of the magical natural landscape of Greece. It is worth noting that the monasteries of Meteora, which are built on the tops of some of the rocks, are today the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos. Of the thirty that have existed historically, only six are in operation today, which, since 1988, are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. "Hello from Kalambaka. We dream of this small village located at the base of Meteora, a rock formation in central Greece. "Meteora (which translates as" floating in the air ") is known for the complex of remote monasteries, built high on these natural pillars," the caption of the photo reads on the official Instagram account.   View this post on Instagram   #HelloFrom Kalampáka. We are dreaming of this little village located at the base of the Meteora, a rock formation in central Greece. The Meteora (which translates as “suspended in the air”) is known for its complex of remote monasteries, built high up on these natural pillars. #Instagram #Meteora Read the full article

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The paradise of the Small Cyclades If there is a paradise, maybe it is in Koufonisia

Everyone is bowing to the Small Cyclades and there are good reasons for that In the complex of the Small Cyclades and somewhere between Naxos and Amorgos, two small dots on the map are carefree. Nature was generous with them and gave them incredible waters. You do not find them easily in the Aegean, since they are more similar to those in the Ionian Sea. In fact, these are four islands: Ano Koufonisi, Kato, Kero and Glaronisi. But only the first is inhabited. Gradually -especially in recent years- it is evolving into a very popular destination. Mainly for Greek travelers, but things in it always remain simple. Sea caves, Aegean light and unique beaches. In combination with a terribly relaxed atmosphere and the genuine hospitality of the locals. They hug you from the first moment - or as if you are their own child, they make you believe that you are somewhere in heaven. In fact, these are four islands: Ano Koufonisi, Kato, Kero and Glaronisi. But only the first is inhabited. Gradually -especially in recent years- it is evolving into a very popular destination. Mainly for Greek travelers, but things in it always remain simple. Authentic images, imposing landscapes, old manners, customs and habits. The majority of the locals are still engaged and live exclusively from fishing. Although tourism is finally evolving more and more. Watches are probably not needed here. #CycladeGuide #Cyclades #Greece #Keros #Koufonisi #Koufonisia Read the full article

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Naxos with safety, love & care! Impressive anti-Covid video!

Innovating once again in the Cyclades, the Municipality of Naxos & Small Cyclades addresses the travelers through a new exciting video. Narrated by the popular Naxian actor Lefteris Eleftheriou, the viewer enters from the mythical Portara into another world, the earthly paradise of Naxos! Our video travels to the lacy shores and picturesque villages of the largest island of the Cyclades to finally focus on the secret of the destination that is nothing more than incomparable local hospitality. Within 100 seconds, the video uniquely combines the charm of the destination with the measures taken by professionals, whose mission is to offer a unique travel experience of joy with safety, care, love and a sense of responsibility. "The picture says it all. In Naxos and the Small Cyclades, we are non-negotiable in matters of safety and public health. This video is not just a great work of art. It is a proof that in our islands we have taken all the necessary measures. For this reason, the video in question captures real tourism workers in Naxos, in action ", says the Deputy Mayor of Naxos and Small Cyclades Mr. Vangelis Katsaras who warmly thanks the" architects "of the wonderful aesthetic result, Giannis Papadakos for the stage and the script, Lefteris Eleftheriou for the narration and Alex Baker, INTHESKY productions and Billy Tsakoniatis for the drone shots.    Source #Covid19 #Naxos Read the full article

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Plan now, go later: 25 secret islands in Europe

From the Aegean to the Adriatic, the Baltic to the Bay of Biscay, James Stewart rounds up the most enchanting crowd-free isles 1. Andros, Greece Ancient shepherds’ tracks restored a decade ago by the volunteer group Andros Routes and easy access from Athens make this is an island to pique walkers’ interest. On this guided tour you’ll arrive after seven nights on the neighbouring island of Tinos. Accompanied by an Andros Routes guide, you will walk three to five hours daily, visiting Byzantine forts on terraced hills, meeting locals in nicely ramshackle villages and ambling through chestnut valleys spanned by stone bridges. The trip also slots in free days to explore the Venetian fort and antiquity museum. Accommodation throughout is beachside. Read all the islands in thetimes.co.uk Source #Andros #Cyclades #Greece #secretislands Read the full article