Greece’s Ionian Islands, including Corfu, Zakynthos, Lefkada and Kefalonia recorded a 13.2% increase in the number of January-October 2016 arrivals, regional authorities said.
Ionian Islands ranked first in percentage increase this year among popular Greek tourist destinations. According to the Region’s data in October, Corfu saw increased arrivals by 31.8%, Aktion by 84.2%, Kefalonia by 37.7%, and Zakynthos by 51%.
Road travel also picked up pace with more visitors from neighbouring Balkan countries and Italy. There was a drop, however, in the number of holiday-makers from Turkey.
Currently, pre-bookings for 2017 as well as the addition of direct flights next year show a growing interest in the Ionian Islands as a leading destination of choice.
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