Tourism turnover in Santorini recorded a significant decline in the second quarter of 2025, according to data published by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), while the overall picture for the sector at the national level appears positive.
Specifically, in the accommodation sector, turnover for the country as a whole amounted to €2.98 billion, an increase of 2.6% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024. At the same time, the catering services sector recorded a 2.6% decline, with turnover standing at €2.73 billion.
For businesses in the Accommodation sector, Regional Units with a contribution to total turnover in 2024 greater than 1.0%, the largest increase in turnover in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 was observed in the Regional Unit of Corfu (10.7%), and the smallest increase (2.7%) was recorded in the Regional Unit of Chania, while the largest decrease was recorded in the Regional Unit of Thira (22.1%).
For businesses in the Catering Services sector, Regional Units with a contribution to total turnover in 2024 greater than 1.0% (Table 3), the largest decrease in turnover in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 was observed in the Regional Unit of Thira (21.0%), and the smallest decrease (0.2%) was recorded in the Regional Units of Euboea and Kos, while the largest increase was recorded in the Regional Unit of Zakynthos (7.3%).
The picture varies significantly at the regional level. In Santorini (Regional Unit of Thira), accommodation saw a 22.1% drop in turnover, with revenues falling to €113.14 million from €145.18 million last year. In catering, the decline was even greater, reaching -21%, the largest recorded in the entire country.
Against this backdrop, it is worth noting the performance of major destinations such as Kos, which saw an increase of 7.9% (€128 million), Rhodes, which saw an increase of 8.8% (€369.379 million), and Heraklion, which saw an increase of 7.9% (€272.594 million). At the same time, Thessaloniki saw a 7.5% increase (€171 million), while Attica saw a 1.9% decrease (€790.970 million).
Corfu recorded a 10.7% increase in accommodation, while Chania showed a slight increase of +2.7%. Samos recorded an increase of +3.5%. Mykonos showed a marginal decline of -1.2%, while Skiathos recorded -0.8%.
In the catering sector, the picture is also mixed. Zakynthos showed a positive sign with an increase of +7.3%, while small losses were recorded in Euboea and Kos (-0.2%). Lefkada recorded a decline of -1.5%, while in Heraklion the decline reached -3.1%. In contrast, Chalkidiki recorded an increase of +4.2%, showing resilience in demand.
Overall, ELSTAT data paint a mixed picture for Greek tourism: positive performance in several destinations with increased revenues, but a sharp decline for Santorini, both in accommodation and catering, with the second quarter of 2025 being the most difficult period for the island in recent times.
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