More and more tourists by car are arriving in Greece, the neighbors are leading the way
Arrivals on international roads in Greece in June increased by 14,5% compared to the same month last year, while the total number for six months increased by 13,7% and amounted to four million. According to the latest statistical data published by the SETE Research Institute, in the period January-June 2024, the majority of border crossings recorded an increase.
Only the Kristalopigi station recorded a drop of 17,0%, while the highest increase in absolute differences of +33,5% was recorded at the Kipoi station with 457 thousand. arrivals and the highest percentage increase of 136,1% at Kyprinos station. The most road arrivals were recorded at Evzoni station (926 thousand), with an increase of 103 thousand/+12,5%. 801 mm was recorded at Promahonas station. arrivals, with an increase of 49 thousand/+6,5%. 283 mm was recorded at Ormenio station. arrivals, recorded an increase of 45 thousand/+19,0%, followed by Kakavia station, where 281 thousand were recorded. arrivals, recorded an increase of 10 thousand/+3,6%.
In the meantime, data on road tourism in July is awaited with interest because, as recently reported by "Naftemboriki", according to the Associations of Hoteliers and Publishing Houses of Halkidiki and Pieria, July sees an "increase" in overnight stays from its Balkan neighbors. The analysis of occupancy of accommodation facilities for the first quarter of 2024 shows stability compared to the first quarter of 2023 despite the increase in the supply of accommodation and beds. Finally, in June occupancy increased to 40%, compared to 38% in June 2023.