Intense crossing to Lesbos: Hundreds of metres long queue

Recently, there has been a significant increase in tourism travelling from Turkey to Greece.

One of the most popular destinations for domestic tourists, citing the increasing prices in domestic holiday resorts, was the Greek islands, which are preferred with the visa application at the door.

With the continuation of the summer months, travelling to the Greek islands continues.

QUEUE OF HUNDREDS OF METRES

Holidaymakers formed queues hundreds of metres long from time to time in front of Ayvalık Sea Border Gate from the first hours of the morning in order to go to the island.

Holidaymakers with green passports and those who benefited from the visa application at the gate took turns and went to Lesbos by ferries after having their procedures done.

INTENSITY WILL CONTINUE

Nevzat Turhan, a tourist from Ayvalık, told journalists that Lesbos, which is preferred due to its geographical and cultural proximity, can be reached in 45 minutes by ferry.

Turhan stated that they expect the intensity to continue in the 3-day period with the effect of visa application at the door.

Ali Jale, the owner of the company that organises reciprocal ferry services between Ayvalık and Lesbos, emphasised that the sea border gate was extremely crowded due to the Victory Day.

RECIPROCAL FERRY SERVICES BETWEEN AYVALIK AND MYTILENE

Explaining that they will organise 10-15 trips to Lesbos in this 3-day period and that they will ensure the passage of 2 thousand to 3 thousand people to the island, Jale said:

This year has been quite good for us and our passengers. With the continuation of the visa at the door, I think that there will be an intensity in the transit to Lesbos Island in the winter months, especially on weekends. The increase in the exit fees abroad did not reduce the interest in the Greek islands. Since 80 per cent of our guests stay in Lesvos for 2-3 days, the difference between the exit fees is not reflected on our guests much, but we think that this difference may be felt a little bit in the winter months when daily crossings increase.