The Municipality of Papagou-Cholargos is strengthening Mount Hymettus’ role in soft and sustainable tourism with the launch of ten newly marked walking routes spanning a total of 30.1 kilometres within the mountain’s protected zone, just minutes from central Athens.

Starting on March 29, 2026, AEGEAN Airlines will operate daily flights between Athens and Sitia, marking a significant development for both the local community and the tourism sector in Eastern Crete. This new service, available until October 24, 2026, is designed to accommodate the growing number of visitors to this picturesque region of Crete, while also providing greater accessibility for residents.

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has commenced the first-ever scheduled non-stop flights between India and Greece, opening a new chapter in air connectivity between the two countries and establishing a direct aviation link between Mumbai, Delhi and Athens.

Athens International Airport (AIA) capped off a record year in 2025, handling 34 million passengers, with late-autumn traffic figures placing the Greek capital among Europe’s fastest-growing mega airports and pointing to a strong start for 2026.

A well known landmark in the heart of Plaka, Athens, is being given new life, as Greece’s Ministry of Culture moves to protect and showcase antiquities uncovered in the courtyard of the historic Kokovikou House at 32 Tripodon Street.

This weekend, Athens will once again take center stage as the 42nd “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” welcomes a record-breaking 76,800 runners from 126 countries across five continents – reinforcing its status as a flagship for both international sportsmanship and Greece’s rapidly growing sports tourism sector.

The heart of global bartending beats once again in Athens this year, as the 15th Athens Bar Show returns from November 4 to 5 to showcase Greece’s gastronomy and refined drinking scene.

Fantasizing about a getaway in Greece? Be energized by the Athenian pleasures and treasures of expat Diane Kochilas, whose love of this land and insider know-how are sure to set your sights aloft.