The threat of overtourism

Overtourism is becoming an increasingly worrisome reality for Greece. A country that, to a large extent, depends on the tourist industry does not have the luxury of turning a blind eye and continuing down the slippery slope we are witnessing.

Mykonos and Santorini, for decades the country's top destinations, described as the "crown jewels" of Greek tourism, are at the center of the deteriorating situation.

The widespread building activity and the overcrowding have a very negative impact on both the local population as well as on the visitors themselves.

None of the two can support the worsening situation and to the extent they try to, the quality of the services they provide is not what it used to be, falling victim to the lack of long-term planning.

Too many cruise ships bring too many tourists that, at the end of the day, do not contribute that much to...