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Updated · tornosnews.gr · Jul 17Greek Tourism Arrivals Rise 2.9% to 4 Million in May as Overnight Stays Hit 15.8 Million
1 articles · Updated · tornosnews.gr · Jul 17Summary
- 4,000,538 arrivals and 15,823,095 overnight stays were recorded across Greek tourist accommodation in May 2026, up 2.9% and 2.7% from a year earlier.
- Foreign visitors drove most of that growth, with arrivals up 3% and overnight stays up 2.7%, according to ELSTAT.
- Domestic travel also increased, with arrivals rising 2.5% and overnight stays climbing 2.7%.
- Foreign guests accounted for 82% of total arrivals and 89.8% of overnight stays, underscoring Greece’s reliance on international tourism.
- Average stay length held at 4 days, suggesting the May gains came mainly from higher visitor volumes rather than longer trips.
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