Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Greece, a beloved destination for millions of tourists each year, faces growing concerns over tourist congestion in a few specific locations during peak months. Speaking at the “Reimagine Tourism in Greece by Kathimerini” conference in Athens, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the issue in a discussion titled “Tourism as a Strategic Priority for Greece.” The prime minister dismissed the notion that Greece is dealing with overtourism, instead focusing on localized congestion in popular destinations like Santorini and Mykonos.
As the tourism industry continues to be a key pillar of Greece ’s economy, Mitsotakis emphasized that managing the influx of visitors is crucial to maintaining the country’s appeal. While some of Greece ‘s top destinations are experiencing the effects of overcrowding and overdevelopment, the government is actively working to ensure that these pressures do not negatively impact the overall tourism experience. During the conference, Kathimerini Director Alexis Papahelas asked Mitsotakis about the issue of overtourism in Greece.
The prime minister was quick to clarify that Greece is not experiencing a broad overtourism problem like other countries may be facing. “Greece does not have, nor will it have, an overtourism problem,” Mitsotakis stated, referencing comparisons to destinations such as Spain and Mallorca. He added that while Greece is generally in a much better situation, specific areas li.
