Greece is one of the world’s great roots of
Western cultural civilisation. Its iconic sites are recognisable
the world over and attract tourists from far and wide with a blend
of mythical fascination and the sense of an inherent cultural
heritage. The 15,000 kilometres of mainland coastline bordered by
the Aegean and Ionian sections of the Mediterranean offer lengthy
sand and pebble beaches with quiet bays ideal for swimming.
Meanwhile the plethora of rocky coves and natural harbours are
ideal for sailors and sunbathers alike. Scattered across these seas
are 2,000 islands of which only 160 are inhabited. Inland areas
vary from dry hillsides covered with herbs to pine-covered
mountains. The land is fertile and lends itself to a wide range of
agricultural uses from salad crops to olives, while the sea has
created communities dependent on fishing.
With its rich cultural history and dramatic
coastline, Greece has been a popular tourist destination since the
mid 1950s and the explosion in package tours in the 1960s and 70s
only served to increase popularity. Today tourism accounts for
approximately 17.2% of the Greek GDP, a figure that is expected to
increase by 3.7% in 2008, according to the World Travel and Tourism
Council. Greece is currently welcoming record numbers of visitors
to its islands, with total figures standing at around 15 million
tourists per annum.
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