Last year North Evia was tested by ravaging wildfires, but this year it has started to welcome tourists, leaving bad times behind. Northern Evia, with the help mainly of the local government but also of collective tourist organizations and the private tourism and food service sector is trying to literally be reborn, from its ashes. So far the support from the Ministry of Tourism is still on its way. Nature is also busy mending the wounds, as already it has sown a green carpet speckled with wildflowers along the charred remains of what until last year was a verdant forest.

“This summer, as well, Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations. We expect the highest level of demand ever. Crete in particular is heading for an unprecedented record. There is no tourism sector or destination to Greece that is not in demand at the moment," said Aage Dinhaupt, TUI's Communications Director, to AMNA news agency.