Aegean islands

Serifos Island, with its rugged mining sites, ladened with history, has its own distinct Cycladic flair. The island exudes a calm atmosphere and speaks directly to your senses. Despite its arid and wild land characteristics, Serifos is gracefully embraced by the deep blue colours of the Aegean Sea and has some magnificent beaches.

The first floor of the Archaeological Museum of Kos will be accessible to the public as of Saturday, August 5, the Greek Culture Ministry said on Friday.

The main port on Kos, which was seriously damaged by a 6.6-magnitude earthquake last month that struck the island, killing two people, is to become fully operational again on Saturday following the completion of a first phase of repairs.

A fire that broke out late Wednesday on the Aegean island of Kea (also known as Tzia) has been mostly contained before spreading to residential areas, authorities said.

Teams were continuing to cool blaze hotspots and were expected to remain in the area for the time being.

"The sea needs to be respected otherwise you will end up a loser. I'm not afraid of the sea because I respect it. The sea and I always communicate well together," says Koufonisi native Captain Kostas Prasinos of a lifetime spent at sea. Now 76, he has no thoughts of retiring.

The government has approved 300,000 euros in aid for the eastern Aegean island of Kos, which suffered extensive damage in a devastating earthquake last month. According to authorities, the aid will go toward the repair of damage to infrastructure.

August holidaymakers head off to the Greek islands Friday as a new heat wave is expected to grip many parts of the country this weekend. According to forecasts by the country's national meteorological service, temperatures will rise up to 41 degrees Celsius in several areas of the Greek mainland, particularly in the west and northwest, as well as in the western Peloponnese.

Golden stretches of sand, crystal clear waters, and charming taverns & bars are only a few reasons why island-hopping in the Small Cyclades should be up next in your vacation wish list.

Yes, we are sure that you’ve heard of the Cyclades – they have long been a favorite holiday destination for travelers around the world.

Work got under way on Thursday to repair the main port on the eastern Aegean island of Kos, which suffered extensive damage in a 6.6 magnitude earthquake on July 21.

Among the many buildings on Kos that sustained damage during last week's 6.6 magnitude earthquake was the Dodecanese island's archaeological museum. Thankfully, the historical structure built in 1936 survived the temblor but some of its ancient exhibits were less fortunate.