Greece is taking action to promote bike tourism through the establishment of a National EuroVelo Coordination Center. The proposal was submitted to the European Cyclists’ Federation in June by the Greek Transport Ministry, and the federation, which manages the EuroVelo network, recently gave its approval.

“We have taken the first step for the coordinated promotion of cycling tourismin Greece. The extension of the international EuroVelo cycling network in our country will contribute to our efforts to enrich and redefine our tourism product based on the principles of sustainability,” Deputy Tourism MinisterSofia Zacharaki said.

EuroVelo is a cycling network connecting European countries. It includes 17 certified cycling routes that cover 51,000km across 42 countries. Once completed, the network will exceed 70,000km.

According to an announcement by the Transport Ministry, every year the network is used by approximately 5.3 million cyclists that combine their trip to Europe with other modes of transport.

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