Tourists in Greece are not limiting their spending to souvenirs and dining out. Instead, they're making substantial purchases of fast-moving consumer goods during their stay, according to the consumer intelligence company NielsenIQ's 2025 study "From Aisles to Islands - Shopper Behavior of Tourists in Greece." The survey, conducted in the summer of 2025 across 14 major tourist regions, analyzed the habits of 2,010 visitors from 11 nationalities.Preference for Greek Products A striking 94% of tourists bought grocery items, with bottled water showing the highest penetration at 82%, followed by beer at 41%. These choices are far from random: visitors tend to select products based on Greek origin, price, and availability. Impulse buying dominates categories such as soft drinks and snacks.Where Tourists Shop Shopping habits vary according to traveler type and need. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the main destinations for planned...