Locals in Santorini are calling for a cap on the number of tourists as around 17,000 visitors flood the island daily. The once-idyllic island, with quaint villages and pristine beaches, is struggling with overcrowding and the impact on local life.
Protests continue to mount across Europe against perceived over-tourismHordes of tourists were seen streaming off a ferry onto the tiny Greek holiday destination of Santorini as fears mount the relentless torrent of arriving holidaymakers is making the island unlivable.
'Santorini was a stop on our cruise last year,' one aggrieved tourist added, seeing the queues. 'Should never have got off . One instagram spot, litter everywhere and absolutely rammed streets.' Furious locals have threatened to leave the Santorini after officials told them to keep out of the way of the thousands of tourists who descend on the small island every day
But for many on the island, the arrival of tourists en masse presents a potentially existential threat. 'Another difficult day for our city and island is ahead with the arrival of 17,000 visitors from cruise ships. We ask for your attention: limit your movements as much as possible,' the councillor said, but the post quickly caused outrage among locals.
Santorini is a key stopover of the Greek cruise experience. But with parts of the island nearing saturation, officials are considering restrictions. 'We hope that the demonstration is the first step so that more people feel that it is legitimate to claim the right to live with dignity in our city, and to be able to join together to build a neighbourhood movement that says that Alicante is not for sale.'
Chants of 'Tourists out of our neighbourhood' rang out as some stopped in front of the entrances to hotels.
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