Greece tourism

Beyond the traditional 'stars' of Greek tourism, such as Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos and Santorini, other Greek islands' occupancy rates near 100%, like Naxos, Ios, Samos, Skopelos, Lipsi, Andros and Astypalia. Surprisingly, destinations accessible by car underperformed.

Media reports claim massive project - an entire tourist village - pending on picturesque Astypalaia, a still laid-back and traditional Aegean isle

Greece remains the top choice for Albanian tourists, with 23% expressing a preference to the neighboring country to the south

The results are based on 8,000 travelers from seven European countries and reflect optimism for the travel year of 2024.

The Kipoi (Kipi) border station recorded the highest absolute increase, with 457,000 arrivals, an increase of 115,000 or 33.5%.

Recently, Paros was featured in the Times' list of five secret European destinations to explore, noted for its ability to offer a peaceful retreat from crowded tourist hotspots.

The vessel started taking on water due to loose planks, reports suggest

Sitia is turning to traditions to boost its appeal as a tourist destination. ‘To Vima English Edition’ spoke with locals about their vision and plans

In Greece's case, a notable hike in cruise ship arrivals at ports of specific isles along with the main hub of Piraeus is viewed as the most urgent issue

It ranked 8th regarding short-stay accommodations booked via online platforms - Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor

Bank of Greece data says increase in related revenue is due to higher numbers of visitors from EU-27 member-states

In May, total tourism revenue increased by 6.8%, while arrivals rose by 21.3%. However, the average spending per trip decreased by 12.2%

Attendees can enjoy cinema and photography, explore the arts of painting and woodcarving, and revel in stargazing, outdoor film screenings, and concerts beneath the night sky.

The warning was issued by a local councilman, who urged residents to stay put and limit their activities during the mass influx of cruise ships

In Vonitsa, Aetolia-Acarnania, the Varko Bay resort is emerging as the first ultra-luxury retreat by Banyan Tree in Europe.

Uber, the US-based multinational said use of the app to hail a ride in Greece last April was up 72% compared with April 2023

Ferries from Piraeus to the Cyclades and the Dodecanese are leaving at 75% occupancy

Over the past two decades, grape production on Santorini has plummeted nearly 50%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%, according to data from the Santorini Wine Producers Association

The airports welcoming the most tourists this month are Athens International Airport, followed by Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, Thessaloniki, Kos, Chania, Zakynthos, Santorini, and Mykonos.

Furthermore, Greece is positioned among the leaders in increased inbound tourist spending since the start of 2024, currently holding the second position with a notable 25% growth.