Greece records 2.6 per cent rise in August tourist arrivals
Foreign visitors accounted for 76.7 per cent of arrivals, while rented rooms recorded faster growth than hotels and campsites.
Greek tourist accommodation registered 7,429,931 arrivals in August 2026, an increase of 2.6 per cent from August 2025, according to provisional figures from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Overnight stays totalled 34,685,695, rising by 2.1 per cent.
International visitors accounted for 76.7 per cent of arrivals and 84 per cent of overnight stays. Their arrivals increased by 2.9 per cent year on year, while arrivals by Greek residents grew by 1.7 per cent. Overnight stays rose by 2.3 per cent among foreign visitors and 1.2 per cent among domestic guests.
Rented rooms recorded the strongest percentage growth among the accommodation categories. Arrivals increased by 5.2 per cent and overnight stays by 4.6 per cent. Hotels and campsites registered more modest gains, with arrivals up 1.5 per cent and overnight stays rising 1.1 per cent.
Within the rented-room category, foreign visitor arrivals grew by 5.5 per cent, against 4.2 per cent for Greek residents. Overnight stays increased by 5.1 per cent and 2.2 per cent respectively.
The overall average stay was unchanged from August 2025 at 4.7 days. Foreign tourists stayed for an average of 5.1 days, while the corresponding figure for Greek residents was 3.2 days.
