Greek Islands Overwhelmed by Record Tourist Influx

Popular Greek islands, including Santorini and Mykonos, are struggling under an unprecedented surge of tourists, leading to concerns about overcrowding. The record influx of visitors is causing alarm as islands resemble densely populated urban areas.

27 May, 06:31 — 27 May, 06:31

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Alarm over islands that resemble…Attica in summer: Santorini, Salamina & Mykonos overwhelmed by crowds

The new study by the University of the Aegean’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory captures the enormous pressure placed on island destinations by tourism, short-term rentals, and vacation homes The post Alarm over islands that resemble…Attica in summer: Santorini, Salamina & Mykonos overwhelmed by crowds appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Alarm over islands that resemble…Attica in summer: Santorini, Salamina & Mykonos overwhelmed by crowds

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Greek Islands Overwhelmed by Record Tourist Influx

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Alarm over islands that resemble…Attica in summer: Santorini, Salamina & Mykonos overwhelmed by crowds

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