April 27, 2024

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Social tourism: over 51,000 vouchers activated


In the period from 1 to 31 August, the beneficiaries of the “Social Tourism” program used a total of 51,126 vouchers in the country’s tourist sites.

Evia was the most popular destination, followed by Halkidiki and Preveza.

The 15 regional units with the most activated vouchers (in August):

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We remind you that vacation under the social tourism program 2023-2024 and the voucher issued for it are applicable until June 30, 2024. This year it is a particularly expanded and attractive program for both beneficiaries and providers, as “personal financial participation” is reduced to zero. Beneficiaries can spend up to six nights in a tourist accommodation they choose from the Supplier Registry DYPAafter their direct consultation with the service provider (hoteliers).

  1. On Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Evros Prefecture you can spend up to 10 nights without private participation (at no extra charge), while in the housing of the municipalities of Istiaia (Edipsos) and Mantoudi, Limni Ag. Anna (Northern Evia) and Samosa stay up to 12 nights for free.
  2. In addition to accommodation in tourist sites, ferry tickets are also subsidized. The participation of the general category of beneficiaries is 25%, those with many children – 20%. For the disabled, ferry tickets are provided free of charge.

For more information, those interested can visit the page www.dypa.gov.gr/koinonikos-toyrismos.



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