Angela Merkel is not the most popular individual among Greeks as we speak. However, the Greek islands are popular with German tourists and despite the economic turmoil 200,000 are currently holidaying there, with more on the way.

As one tourist about to fly off explained:“We simply love it there. We go to a small village in the south of Crete and it is a lovely spot.”

Crete, Greece pic.twitter.com/3LWUhXO8UT— Traveling (@TraveIings) July 18, 2015


Holidaymakers are protected by the guarantees provided by package tour operators, but the numbers of more independent travellers appear to falling, according to German travel agent, Thomas Kunert: “I have spent half my time over the past six weeks answering concerns. Mostly will there be petrol? Will there be money? How do I get help if something happens?”

Så kom turen til Athen#nofilter #backpacker #interrail #livinglife #greece #athen #akro… http://t.co/Iz4cJdiEBb pic.twitter.com/E8HpVbekPI— Pics from Athens (@AthensInsta) Ju