TAXIDI: Northern Greece Draws Turkish Tourists

The Greek islands in the Aegean have become increasingly popular for the Turks over the past 4-5 years, at least those lucky enough to hold a Schengen visa. Especially last summer; it was nearly impossible to have come across someone who has not been to Mitilini, across Ayval?k or Chios across Cesme or Kos across Bodrum. While Turks? touristic conquest continues via maritime routes, they are also set to discover Greece?s attractions by land as well. Increasing numbers of Turks are opting for bus tours that take them until Thessaloniki; Greece?s second largest city, via Western Trace. Those who are going by their private cars are also on the rise. As it takes between 3 to 4 hours of drive to go to Alexandroupolis, in the border region from Istanbul?s European side, it should not come as a surprise to see lots of cars with Istanbul traffic plates on the Greek high ways, especially during weekends and holidays.

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