Greece posts higher travel surplus and mixed property‑tax data in April 2026

In April 2026 Greece’s travel balance recorded a surplus of €735.9 million, up from €697.3 million a year earlier. Travel receipts rose 9.5% to €1.114 billion, driven by a 27.1% increase in inbound tourism and higher average spending per trip. Over the January‑April period the surplus grew 36.9% to €1.664 billion, compared with €1.050 billion in the same period of 2025.

Meanwhile, property‑transfer tax revenues fell 10.9% in April to €44.33 million, with sharper declines in taxes on land and agricultural plots. Despite the monthly drop, total transfer‑tax receipts for the first four months reached €193.71 million, a 7.3% rise over the previous year. Parental benefits, donations and inheritance taxes rose 5.3% to €80.57 million, helped by a high tax‑free allowance for close relatives. The tax authority flagged several thousand cases for audit, covering transfers, donations and related filings.