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Beyond the Beach: joyable but also environmentally respon-
Discover Greece’s sible.
Pioneering Eco-Initiatives
Time Stands Still:

Across Greece, innovative eco-ini- Embracing Slow Travel and
tiatives are reshaping the travel ex- Off-Season Exploration in
perience. On Paxi islands, the “Pick the Greece
Alien” initiative encourages the consump-
tion of invasive fish species to protect lo- Greece’s Mediterranean climate,
cal marine ecosystems, while on the island boasting over 250 days of sunshine
of Samothrace, the “Happy Goat” app each year, makes it an ideal destination
helps manage the local goat population to no matter the season. For environmental-
preserve its natural beauty. Each of these ly conscious travelers, visiting outside the
initiatives offers a chance to engage with peak season offers numerous advantages.
and support sustainable practices, making Traveling in the off-season, particularly in
your journey through Greece not only en- April, October, or even during the mild

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