Greek Gov’t Allocates €4.45m to Support Thessaly, Evros Tourism

Skiathos, Greece.

The Greek government announced this week that it would be allocating 4.45 million euros to support Thessaly and Evros which were hit by destructive floods and fires last year through the launch of a tourism pass for eligible parties.

The application procedure through the “Thessaly Evros Pass 2024” platform is scheduled to open by the end of the month.

The scheme will subsidize holidays to the regions for selected individuals wishing to go on holidays in the next few months in Thessaly or Evros.

Only tax residents of Greece, individuals who do not have their main residence in the selected destinations and have not received social tourism funding in the 2023-2024 period are eligible to apply.

Mylopotamos beach in Pelion.

Applicants will be selected via a lottery and will be granted digital cards to pay for accommodation, food, and local transportation in the two regions.

Subsidies range from 100 to 200 euros depending on destination.

The program is divided into three regions: Thessaly A covering the municipalities of South Pelion, Zagora – Mouresi, and the municipal units of Agria, Portaria, Artemis, and Makrynitsa (Volos); Thessaly B – the municipalities of Limni Plastira, Agia, Tempi, Pyli and Meteora; and Evros – the municipality of Soufli and the municipal unit of Feron (Alexandroupolis).

The program covers holidays to be taken in July and August; September-October; or November – December.

Interested parties can apply for the pass here using Taxisnet numbers. They will need a smart phone and email to verify their identity.