Turkish tourists flock to Greek islands during Eid
Thousands of Turkish tourists have flocked to the Greek islands for the Eid al-Adha holiday, causing severe bottlenecks and hours of waiting at border checkpoints.
With the four-day official holiday falling during the week, many commuters capitalized on the opportunity to bridge it with the weekends, precipitating a massive exodus to holiday destinations.
A significant portion of these travelers set their sights on the Greek islands, which have recently seen an influx of Turkish visitors thanks to the visa-on-arrival scheme.
Customs checkpoints on the islands of Lesbos, Kos, Leros and Rhodes bore the brunt of the surge, with waiting times stretching up to two hours.
