- Ιs tourism in Greece affected by the sovereign debt crisis?
Τhe debt crisis of Greece has already affected the lives of Greeks. Severe wage and pensions cuts, more and higher taxes, rise of job losses. The labor cost in the private sector has already dropped about 6% since March 2010, but that doesn’t necessarily mean lower prices of services. However, if you have been to Greece in the past few years, you may now notice a tiny drop in the prices of fast food meals and drinks.
Despite some social unrest concerning the government measures, security conditions in Athens remain very good, except for some scheduled protests in the centre of the city that usually don’t affect public transport and tourism.
- Why do cruise companies not choose Piraeus as their home port for cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean?
The Greek government needs to make some legal adjustments and improve Piraeus port infrastructure in order to make it a cruise hub. Efforts are concentrated on making Piraeus an attractive home port for major cruise companies by 2012.
- Have the revolts in North Africa affected the wider region in terms of cruise visitors?
Not at all. All cruise companies have rescheduled their itineraries, replacing destinations of Egypt with others of Greece (Chania, Heraklion, Rhodes), Turkey and Cyprus (Limassol).
- Which is the best season for taking a cruise trip in Greece?
If you can never get enough of sunbathing and exotic beaches, you should get on-board in the summer (June – September). However, spring and autumn cruises may be cheaper and let you enjoy the islands being less crowded. Weather is usually your ally during these periods as it rarely rains and temperatures are ideal for walks and tours.
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