Niche Markets

Greece could significantly increase its income from the international golf market by expanding its infrastructure.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced a funding program to support professional entities involved in diving tourism.

Greece is exploring the introduction of a medical visa, along with other initiatives to position the country as a leading global destination for health and wellness tourism.

Greece comes third for oleotourism, with the most positive sentiment, the second most olive oil tasting sessions, and the fourth highest olive oil ranking, according to recent research by Compare the Market.

Thermal tourism, as a special form of Greek tourism, can significantly contribute to combating Greece’s seasonality.

The Municipality of Rethymno on Crete is focusing on developing cycling tourism to promote alternative, sustainable forms of tourism.

The Greek Tourism Ministry aims to transform Heraklion, Crete, into a year-round city break destination and also establish it as a homeport for cruises.

Geotourism and fishing tourism are among the special interest tourism types covered in Greece’s draft land use plan.

Greece’s proposed Special Spatial Framework, which outlines new regulations for land use designated for tourism purposes, makes specific references to conference tourism and health tourism.

The thermal springs in Edipsos, Kaiafas, and Ypati are available to the public, offering services tailored to specific medical needs of visitors.