This year the Greeks will revive all the traditional Greek destinations. Occupancy rates are high and reminiscent of 2019 levels, despite increased travel costs, said Lysandros Tsilidis, president of the federation of travel agencies.

As he explains to APE-MPE, the greater mobility of domestic tourism is due to the fact that after 3 years the situation returned to normal. The hotels are already open, and thus the tourist offices have been able to organize their offer in a timely manner.

High demand for travel packages from tourist offices

While most people go to vacation homes and family homes, according to the president of FEDHATTA, the average occupancy rate for travel packages is 85% domestically and 75% overseas.

At the same time, it should be noted that the cost of a 4-day vacation through a travel agency starts during this period from 220 euros per person and reaches 520 euros, depending on the direction and category of accommodation.

On the issue of increasing spending, Mr. Tsilidis notes that there are households that travel every three years, and some every year. “There is an audience that can travel and an audience that cannot travel. They have always existed,” notes Mr. Tsilidis.

Where are Greeks going for Easter?

The protagonist this year will once again be Corfu, famous for its traditional Easter customs.

At the domestic level, Nafplion, Kastoria, Pieria, Messinia, Xylokastro, Meteora, Porto Heli, Zagorochoria, as well as island destinations such as Corfu, Rhodes, Patmos, Crete, Zakynthos, Chios, Mytilini, Syros, Skyros, Kythira are in the greatest demand. .

In terms of overseas destinations, Greeks prefer European destinations such as Italy, the Iberian Peninsula, the south of France, Paris, Budapest, Strasbourg, Cyprus, Vienna, Bruges and America. In addition, Jerusalem, Constantinople and Egypt, thanks to their patriarchates, are for another year a pole of attraction for the Greeks in the context of a religious ideal.

At the same time, Mr. Tsilidis mentions that in 2019, trips abroad organized by travel agencies reached 75%, and trips to exotic countries also recovered.

Recall that according to POX, the occupancy rate of open hotels in most Easter destinations in the country during the Easter period will range from 70% to 90%, and in some cases will reach 100%.

High occupancy in almost all areas of the country

Corfu, Mykonos, Central Greece, Peloponnese will play a major role in tourist flows this Easter, however, most Greek destinations are betting on Easter days to increase their tourist flows and enter the new tourist season on the right side.

The mayors of Greek cities set the tone for the tourist flow on Easter days.

Tinos: 90% occupancy of rooms for rent

“Like every year, traffic to Tinos is constantly increasing this year. Especially around Easter, according to professional associations, in some rooms for rent, the occupancy reaches 90%, and in hotels it is currently 80%,” said the mayor of the island, Yiannis Siotos. MPE.

It is noteworthy that, in addition to Greek travelers, visitors from Germany, France and Switzerland are also showing great interest in the island, says the mayor of Tinos.

Elafonissos: the island is waiting for non-residents for Easter

For the second April 15, there are several online bookings, more than in previous years, from overseas markets. Several restaurants have already reopened on Elafonissos, even after Clean Monday, for the first time compared to previous years.

It is expected that non-residents will also celebrate on the island during this period and Easter, Mayor Efi Liarou told APE-MPE.

Ancient Olympia: placement at 100% completion

According to Mayor Giorgos Georgiopoulos, the occupancy of the premises of Ancient Olympia on Maundy Monday was about 70%, and by Holy Saturday it will certainly reach 100%. This is because spring is the perfect time to visit Ancient Olympia.

“Our ancient ancestors decided to create this great sanctuary in a beautiful natural setting, as befits the first of their gods, Zeus. Thus, the Easter visit to the area of ​​the Municipality of Ancient Olympia is not only a landmark for the rich historical and archaeological fund,” the mayor of the APE-MBE region emphasized.

Paros: again thousands of visitors this year

Paros is once again ready to welcome thousands of visitors this year, Mayor Markos Kovaios told APE-MBE. The natural landscape, the sacred sunset, traditions, resurgent customs and renowned Parian hospitality ensure that visitors have a unique experience that will forever remain in their memory.

The accommodation and catering establishments have been properly prepared to accommodate those who come to the island, while the municipal authorities have also worked hard during the previous period to ensure that Paros is ready to welcome guests. Particular attention was paid to safety, health and cleanliness, stresses the mayor.