The popular travel.com website suggests that travellers who have chosen destinations in Turkey for the summer of 2024 should spend part of their holidays in Greece https://www.thetravel.com/greek-islands-to-visit-from-turkey/ .
The travel website even mentions 16 Greek islands for tourists to include in their plans to experience something different from the neighbouring country.
The proposed destinations either have a direct connection with the coast of Turkey or are accessible via other Greek islands. At the top of the recommended list are Lipsi as the secret paradise of the Dodecanese. They are followed by Astypalaia which offers wonderful Mediterranean getaways, the imposing Santorini, Naxos with its endless sandy beaches and the impressive Mykonos. The list is completed by the wonderful Paros, Chios for spring holidays, Rhodes with its historical heritage, the beautiful Kos with its ancient monuments, Samos with its natural beauty, sophisticated Patmos, Kalymnos with its climbing tourism, picturesque Symi, Leros with its serene aura, small but special Kastelorizo and Lesvos with its activities and festivals.
Representatives of destinations on the list comment to APE on the completion of this year's season:
«Lipsi is winning the bet of extroversion and the extension of the tourist season. September had ferry arrivals higher by 11.7% compared to 2022 while October also shows increased traffic compared to last year, according to data so far. We are targeting the modern traveller from Greece and abroad who is looking for an exotic paradise, an oasis of relaxation and at the same time a sustainable island. The Municipality together with the residents and professionals are constantly undertaking initiatives in order for Lipsi to enhance the travel experience of an authentic, quality, affordable and innovative destination», said the Mayor of Lipsi Fotis Magos.
«Naxos set a record for ferry arrivals in at least a decade for both August and June, while in July the trend was upwards. Overall for the summer quarter, the increase amounted to 5.7% compared to 2022. Visitor numbers remained at very good levels in September and October. The efforts of the Municipality, local authorities and professionals to enhance the extroversion of the destination are paying off with the island of Ariadne becoming an attraction for British, Germans, Austrians, Italians, French, Americans and travelers from many other markets,» said the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades, Vangelis Katsaras.
«Astypalaia had a significant increase in air arrivals throughout April - September compared to 2022 with a rate of over 20%. Our differentiation lies in the new holiday model we are promoting that “marries” authenticity with sustainability and traditions with the future. We are vindicated that our message of quality experiences is increasingly resonating with foreign travellers», said the Mayor of Astypalaia Nikos Komeneas.
