Greece tourism is an important economic activity in Greece. Tourism in Greece accounts for 15% of Greek gross domestic product or GDP. Greek National Tourism Organization in Athens provides all relevant tourist information. Greek tourism is under the control of Ministry of tourism.
Greece Ministry of Tourism
The Greece ministry of tourism was set up by the presidential decree 122/2004 and is comprised of the Minister of tourism Fanny Palli Petralia, the Secretary General of Tourism Maria Yianniri, and the Executive secretary of Tourism.
Tourism Institutions in Greece
The tourism institutions in Greece include:
- Greek National Tourism Organization located in 7, Tsoha, 11521 Athens open on all weekdays from 8 hours to 15 hours
- Organization of Tourism Education and Training
- Tourism Development Company established in 2000 is the managing arm of state-owned Tourism Property
- Hellenic Chamber of Hotels provided hotel guides, tourist information and travel tips to all tourists traveling to Greece
- Agrotouristiki SA
Greece travel Guide
The Greece Travel Guide gives information on vacations, tourist attractions, accommodation details, important events, transportation and other general tips.
Greece is rich in tourist attractions. Archaeological sites and monuments, museums and natural getaways form Greece tourist attractions. Among the archaeological sites the most notable are:
- The Acropolis of Athens
- The Temple of Epicurean Apollo
- Monastery Complex of Mount Athos
- Vergina, Aegae
- Mount Olympia
- Medieval city of Rhodes, Medieval city of Mystras
- Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of Aghios Ioannis Theologos
Greece tourism also includes visits to museums, national parks, caves and gorges.
