Millions of tourists head to Greece for their holidays. Greeks are staying at home
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Greece Faces Holiday Struggles Amid Tourist SurgeNearly 50% of Greeks missed week-long holidays in 2024, while foreign tourists flood popular beaches and resorts.
Key FactsAug 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Many Greeks have replaced extended vacations with day trips to nearby beaches due to rising living costs.
- Foreign visitors to Greece are expected to reach four times the nation’s population this year.
- Budget accommodations are disappearing as luxury resorts dominate famous islands, limiting affordable options for locals.
- Holiday poverty is spreading across Europe, with Greece ranking second highest after Romania in citizens unable to afford vacations.
You have to live on the rest — and that’s poverty.— Giorgos Lehouritis, head of Greece’s Consumer Protection Institute, commenting on rising living costs.
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that I demanded a lot from the Greek people— Merkel said during a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
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