Egypt largely shut off irregular migration from its north coast in 2016, but the Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos have seen a steep rise in migrant arrivals, mostly from Afghanistan and Egypt.

Egypt largely shut off irregular migration from its north coast in 2016, but the Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos have seen a steep rise in migrant arrivals, mostly from Afghanistan and Egypt.

One more option that could make a half-day outing: at the southwestern tip of Rhodes is Prasonisi, connected to the village of Macheria on the mainland by an isthmus in the form of a narrow beach.

If you’re seeking adventure, nearby Prasonisi offers Europe's most exhilarating windsurfing and kitesurfing destinations.

Greece’s Coast Guard located and rescued 158 foreign nationals in the sea region south of the island of Gavdos on Tuesday. The undocumented migrants were in three boats and the rescue operation was ...

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