Greece Easter Holiday

As with every Easter season in recent memory – with the notable exception of the pandemic – the exodus from the east Mediterranean country's cities has been biblical in scale

Greek traffic police are on high alert to ensure the safe passage of travelers, monitoring major roads and motorways as the flow out of the city intensifies.

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Among foreign markets, Israel has emerged as the biggest growth driver, with hotel bookings more than doubling—up 178.5% year-on-year.

Flights to island destinations including Corfu, Rhodes, Santorini, and Chania are fully booked, with airlines having added extra services to and from Athens to accommodate the surge in demand.

Authorities are ramping up measures to ensure smooth operations, including the permanent stationing of 50 additional coast guard officers in Piraeus.

Voucher holders are responsible for just 25% of the ferry fare, while people with disabilities (PWDs) travel for free.

Athens Municipality offers a variety of free, family-friendly activities, including concerts, Greek Easter crafts, theater, and movement workshops for children of all ages

As the Easter holiday season approaches, Athens and Thessaloniki are expected to see a surge in foreign visitors as demand for short-term rentals across Greece is rising. According to the latest report from AirDNA, which collects short-term rental data from public and proprietary sources, including Airbnb and Vrbo, data the strong start to 2025 for short-term […]

Since the early hours, the first ships from Crete and the Aegean islands have started to dock, with initial estimates indicating around 24,300 passengers arriving throughout the day.

Authorities said nearly 330,000 vehicles passed through the toll booths heading north to Lamia and west towards Corinth from the greater Athens area last Friday

Public transport in Athens will be limiting services over the Greek Easter Holiday. Shops will be closed on May 6 and 7.