Number of inbound tourist visits to Greece 2019-2023, by region

The number of inbound visits in Greece rose significantly in 2023 over the previous year, nearly catching up with the figure reported before the impact of COVID-19. Overall, the Attica region, which comprises the city of Athens, recorded the most inbound visits in 2023, at nearly 7.9 million. Southern Aegean, Central Macedonia, and Crete followed in the ranking that year. 

What are the leading inbound travel markets in Greece?

In 2023, Germany was the leading inbound tourist market in Greece, with around 4.8 million arrivals in the country. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom reported the second-highest figure, with approximately 4.6 million arrivals. Overall, the total number of international tourists in Greece was roughly 36 million in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. 

How many Greek tourists travel abroad?

In 2023, the number of outbound tourists from Greece experienced a sharp annual increase, surpassing six million. That said, the volume of outbound travelers remained still below the figures recorded before the onset of the health crisis, when almost eight million Greek travelers made a trip abroad.