Tourism in Greece

year for Greek tourism because more than 10 million people chose Greece and the wonderful Greek islands to spend their summer vacations.Greece is a famous country, popular for its clean beaches and its long history. There are hundreds of archaeological and historical sites to visit in Greece that gloriously depict the country’s past. Its landscape is mainly mountainous and the terrain is not very fertile, except for some valleys scattered along the Greek mainland. However, Greece is surrounded by water, in particular the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. The country consists of more than 1,400 islands and islets, but only 169 of them are inhabited.These Greek islands form, one by one, a beauty of nature. They are the most popular Greek destinations, especially in summer. Big or tiny, green or infertile, ideal for cosmopolitan or relaxing vacations, one thing is for sure: all these islands have the necessary requirements and facilities to offer you memorable vacations!Mykonos, with its cosmopolitan character; Santorin, with the most romantic sunset in the world; Rhodes, the island of the medieval castles, the sun and the butterflies; Crete, with its revolutionary spirit; Ios, with the wild nightlife; Corfu, with its Venetian style; Ithaca, the homeland of Ulysses; Samos, the greenest of all Greek islands; Skiathos, with its long and sandy beaches; all these constitute just a few examples of the most famous Greek paradises.The Greek tourism started flourishing in the late 1960s and particularly in the early 1970s. The first Greek hotel unit was created in 1968 in Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, and Crete and since then many accommodation options have made their appearance all along Greece. In a slow but stable pace, Greece has today managed to become one of the most favourite tourist destinations among Europeans, Asians and Americans. It is worth mentioning that, according to surveys, the Chinese and the Austrians vote for Greece as the best holiday spot ever!!The peak season for Greek tourism lasts from May to September, since the third-quarters of the tourism flow choose this time of year to come to Greece. The sunny weather, warm beaches and variable landscapes invite people from all over the world to experience the Greek hospitality and peaceful way of life.The income from tourism constitutes a large part of the Greek economy. Many new jobs have been created and business has been supported, through setting up numerous gift shops in each area.A special interest is also given to promote, apart from summer holidays, winter tourist resorts, therapeutic spas, ecotourism, working holidays and discovery holidays.  Comments on Greece. 1) Just got back from Greece. Stayed mostly in Macedonia with family but also travelled to islands, and was beautiful. Yes the country is in trouble but like every economy it will find its way back regardless of the times. The Greek people are right to protest and though tourism is being affected it is only slightly so. Those who go to Greece on holidays in the middle of such a chaotic environment only do so because they love the people and the country. Good luck! 2) I myself have just returned from Greece and what was happening didn’t affect me as much, travelled around Greece going to area like Thessaly, Epirus, Macedonia, etc., to me Greece was still a great holiday. The measures that the Greeks are going through will soon pass. If you are going to travel to Greece, all I can say is plan ahead, know where you want to go and keep an eye on the news for updates and the most important thing is to enjoy your holidays