More chilling anti-tourist graffiti appears in Brit hols hotspot Greece saying ‘go home’ amid protests across Europe
GREECE will scale back the number of cruise ships visiting its "over-saturated" islands as part of a major crackdown on tourists.Kyriakos Mitsotakis said plan is now in place to protect the islands, with measures to be introduced to reduce the number of visiting cruise liners.Known for its summer party atmosphere, sandy beaches and luxury accommodations, the island is continuously swarmed by Brits and other nationalities each year.
Cheap flights are arguably the biggest reason behind a surge in tourist numbers in recent years but the impact of social media has also proven to be influential. Santorini's 15,000 inhabitants are beginning to buckle under the pressure of the major increase in visitors, with an estimated 5.5million tourists visitng the island each year.
Party lovers from across the globe also love flocking to the islands to spend a vacation filled with memorable nightlife experiences.By showing off the islands best bits to their thousands of followers, they encourage others to visit themselves. As for party-centric Mykonos, 749 cruise ship visits were recorded in 2023 - second only to Santorini and an increase of over 23 per cent from 2022.
Many top holiday destinations across the continent are taking action to prevent unwanted travellers from taking over their towns and cities.
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