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Stepped on a sea urchin? Here’s what to do straight away

As holidaymakers take to Greek waters this summer, doctors outline the seven steps for treating a sea urchin sting, from soaking the foot in hot water to removing spines safely before infection sets in properly

Beachgoers scramble for cash in Sicily as mystery boat dumps 700,000 euros into the sea off Sicily

Coast guard officers found the speedboat drifting near Marina di Ragusa when two men aboard began throwing bundles of banknotes overboard, leading to arrests, a seized vessel and an investigation into the money's eventual origin

WWF: Greek beaches continue to be “drowned” in plastics, cigarette butts remain the most common finding

Pollution levels remain far above European limits, while extensive microplastic presence was recorded on Greek coasts for the first time

Seal appears at beach in Symi and swims next to swimmers – watch video

Its size impressed those who saw it up close – the seal calmly passed very close to people enjoying the crystal-clear waters at the time

Attica beaches packed as those staying in Athens seek a refreshing escape over the Holy Spirit long weekend

The Holy Spirit long weekend is ideal for short or longer getaways, with high temperatures for the season and sunny weather prompting many people to seek a refreshing break outside Attica. The result was increased traffic on major roads and at ports, as many Athenians left the capital for the three-day holiday. But there were […]

Wild boar was swimming carefree at a beach in Fthiotida, surprised swimmers and passers-by

Wild boars are known for their excellent swimming abilities

See Greece’s 624 blue flag beaches for 2026 — some will surprise you: The 17 best beaches in Attica

With 624 awarded beaches, Greece once again ranks 2nd worldwide among 51 countries — here is the detailed list of awarded beaches and marinas in the country

The almost… unknown Greek beach recommended by Condé Nast Traveller for a unique experience

It stands out for its white sand and turquoise waters, according to the well-known international travel outlet

Christina Koletsa welcomes December at the beach

Christina Koletsa chose an unexpected way to greet the first days of December — with a swim at the beach

The largest beach in Europe is in Greece and stretches 25 kilometers

Just four hours from Athens, you can enjoy the largest sandy beach in Europe

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