Corfu at Christmas? Greece to become year-round holiday destination
Corfu at Christmas? Greece to become year-round holiday destination
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Greece is planning to welcome holidaymakers all year-round in a bid to spread out the impact of tourists. The country's tourism minister Olga Kefalogianni has presented plans to turn Greece into a year-round tourist destination, partly by promoting new destinations.
Ms Kefalogianni told OT.gr that the main goal of the Greek Ministry of Tourism is to extend the season and the distribution of tourist arrivals in Greece across all months of the year. Tourists are already arriving at different times of the year. In November 2024, arrivals increased by 23.7 per cent, following a 27.5 per cent rise during the same month of 2023. Revenues also soared by 44.7 per cent, making it the best November on record.
While the temperature in Greece certainly dips significantly in the winter, many parts enjoy extensive sunshine and an average daily temperature of around 12°C in December. For those tourists not wedded to sitting by the pool but more interested in exploring cities, the winter weather may be preferable to the scorching heights the mercury reaches in the high summer.
“As we plan for the future, we aim to make tourism more human-centred — for visitors, workers in the sector, and local communities — more modern and competitive, more rewarding, and more sustainable,” Ms Kefalogianni said. A rise in Greek travel revenues is largely due to the increase in inbound travel (23.6 per cent), as well as the 20.9 per cent rise in average spending per trip, according to the Bank of Greece.
One new attraction for 2025 is an underwater park. The diving park, which is already under construction, will be located on the island of Crete and will feature artificial reefs, developed in over 60,000 square metres, with 37 artificial habitats and two sunken warships.
