Measures to tackle impact of overtourism

The government is launching a package of measures to preserve the long-term viability of Greek tourism, and to address issues caused by the growing number of visitors, which has already reached a new high.

The matter is expected to be broached by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the forthcoming Thessaloniki International Fair.

The package is expected to include interventions to improve competition, particularly between hotels and short-term rentals, as well as to alleviate the housing crisis in areas with high tourist occupancy and an increased number of short-term rental homes. 

In this regard, initiatives are being encouraged to upgrade infrastructure and tackle issues such as water scarcity. Indicatively, a decision has been taken that will require swimming pools in areas with severe water scarcity to be filled entirely with sea water.

The agenda...