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In the following project we will concentrate in the issue of the widening of the touristic season in Greece. Issues such as seasonality of tourism, as well as other problems faced by the country in the field of tourism will be analyzed. We will also refer to winter tourism and all its categories, and of course we will suggest ways for the country to attract tourists throughout the year. In the end, we will refer to the area of ​​northern-eastern Chalkidiki and its advantages, and of course we will suggest ways of developing the area to a destination ideal for visiting all four seasons of the year. Greece is undoubtedly a tourist destination that is preferred by many people, locals and foreigners for their summer holidays and not only. The tourist product of Greece is the sun, the sea and the hospitality of its inhabitants. All these make up a package ideal for summer holidays and beautiful experiences. Greece, however, enjoys the privilege of its diversity and for this reason it could also be a destination for a winter holiday and offer what is included in it, giving the visitor the satisfaction he needs from a trip during the winter months. In this project we will refer to the advantages that Greece. has and the weak points that prevent the country from developing in a destination suitable for a visit all the time. More analytically: • In the first chapter we will formulate the definition of tourism and the problem of seasonality. • In the second chapter we will give a simple explanation for winter tourism. • In the third chapter we will explain some types of tourism such as the continuous seasonal and the massive and we will refer to the problems that mass tourism brings in one area. • In the fourth chapter will analyze the problem of seasonality and how much it affects our country • In the fifth chapter we will explain what is the ‘’bearing capacity of tourism’’, what we measure with this indicator and what problems can arise if the capacity of a destination is exceeded. • In the sixth chapter we will analyze all the obstacles presented in the effort to reduce the tourist seasonality and propose solutions that will help to achieve this goal. • In the seventh chapter we will mention some of the alternative forms of tourism that could be developed in Greece and thus attract more tourists during the winter season. • In the eighth chapter we will talk about the mountain shelters that Greece has and the benefits it offers. • In ninth chapter reference is made to the ski resorts of Greece as well as to the services they offer.In the tenth chapter we will mention the most popular winter destinations available to Greece. • In the eleventh chapter we present two studies of winter tourism cases that concern both our country and abroad. • In the twelfth chapter we focus on the area of ​​North Chalkidiki, its municipalities and its tourist resources. There is a presentation of the problems and the advantages of the area with the SWOT analysis and finally solutions are proposed for the mitigation of tourist seasonality in the area.