Discovering South Aegean Islands in Greece
The South Aegean Islands: A foodie’s paradise
Named European Region of Gastronomy for 2019, the South Aegean Islands are about to impress the world.
George Hatzimarkos
Regional Governor of South Aegean Region
“The South Aegean Islands has been recognized as the European Region of Gastronomy for 2019”
Recognized as the top tourism region in Greece, the South Aegean Islands receive 69% of their income from tourism, compared to the 65% of income the Ionian Islands registers. George Hatzimarkos announces how being titled European Region of Gastronomy for 2019 has inspired his government to think outside the box.
How much was the South Aegean region impacted by the Greek financial crisis?
The crisis was much harder for the big cities. Our region consists of forty-eight inhabited islands; here you will find places with drastically different economic conditions. We had some islands that lost a percentage of their population due to the financial crisis. The best example is Kalymnos, where 15 to 20% of its people fled to find more economic opportunities. Read More
South Aegean: a video on the European Region of Gastronomy for 2019
Splendor of the South Aegean Islands: A photo essay
There can hardly be a place more synonymous with the Greek islands than the South Aegean, home to the famed Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos. But as awe-inspring as a glimpse over Santorini’s oft-photographed cliff may be, it is but a a single note in a long melodious symphony of 50 inhabited islands that make the region one of the most lusted-after tourism destinations in Europe. Come 2019, the South Aegean islands will attract further fame when they showcase their food and wine culture as the chair of the European Region for Gastronomy event. See More
