south Aegean

South Aegean and Ionian Islands Top EU for Tourism Saturation, Data Shows

The South Aegean and Ionian Islands of Greece recorded the highest tourism saturation of any region in the European Union in 2024, with visitors spending more nights per resident there than anywhere else in the bloc, according to a...

Greece’s South Aegean Bids for World Region of Gastronomy 2028 Title

Greece’s South Aegean Region has officially submitted its candidacy for the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2028, seeking international recognition for one of the country’s most distinctive culinary landscapes. The bid makes the South Aegean the first Greek region...

Crete Tops Regional Tourism Spending in Greece

According to the latest 2024 data from INSETE, based on the National Border Survey, Crete recorded the highest average tourism spending per traveler among all regions in Greece, while Central Macedonia recorded the lowest. The data reveals a stark contrast...