A total of 79,977 checks social tourism 2023-2024 of DOUBLE were activated in tourist accommodation in the country between June 1 and 30, 2024.
Evia emerged as the most popular destination, followed by Halkidiki and Pieria.
For reference purposes, the 10 regional units with the highest number of activated checks in the period from June 1 to 30 are:
Evia, 8,399 checks, 10.5%
Halkidiki, 6,033, 7.5%
Pieria, 5,476, 6.8%
Argolis, 4,608, 5.8%
Preveza, 4,145, 5.2%
Attica Islands, 3,351, 4.2%
Magnesia, 2,636, 3.3%
Lefkada, 2,388, 3.0%
Thasos, 2,211, 2.8%
By, 2010, 2.5%
The new program
It should be remembered that the 2024-2025 social tourism program started on Monday, July 1, 2024, will last until June 30, 2025 and concerns 300 thousand checks, with a budget of 50 million euros, an increase of 43% compared to last year.
Beneficiaries-beneficiaries can spend up to 6 nights in the accommodation they choose in the Provider Registry, after direct consultation with the provider, with little private participation.
For accommodation in tourist accommodation in Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Samos, up to 10 nights can be spent free of charge, while for accommodation in accommodation in the municipalities of Istiaia-Edipsos and Mantoudi-Limni-Ag. Ana of PE Evia, as well as in PE Magnesia, Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala and Evros, up to 12 nights can be spent free of charge.
In addition to accommodation, ferry tickets are also subsidized. The share of beneficiaries-beneficiaries is 25%, while for people with disabilities ferry tickets are provided free of charge.