overtourism

In Greece's case, a notable hike in cruise ship arrivals at ports of specific isles along with the main hub of Piraeus is viewed as the most urgent issue

Bank of Greece data says increase in related revenue is due to higher numbers of visitors from EU-27 member-states

The warning was issued by a local councilman, who urged residents to stay put and limit their activities during the mass influx of cruise ships

The island has been highlighted by the National Geographic in the UK and Condé Nast Traveller, meanwhile Europa Nostra placed it on its endangered list due to the risk of overtourism

Europa Nostra says three Greek islands are at risk due to surge in tourism development and rampant construction.

The Cyclades islands in the central Aegean, and in particular the serene isles of Serifos, Sifnos and Folegandros, have been short-listed for Europa Nostra’s “7 Most Endangered programme” for 2024. The program, an ongoing partnership between Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute (EIBI) since 2013, seeks to identify endangered monuments and sites in […]