Santorini residents call for cap on tourists visiting island

Published 2024-07-27
The summer holiday season is peaking in the Mediterranean. Every year, millions head to destinations such as the Greek island of Santorini. But residents say they're unable to cope with the surge. They've called for a cap on the number of tourists.

Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports.

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All Comments (8)
  • @user-mc2ei3sh5f
    It can only get worse when cruise lines keep building bigger ships . Some under construction 8000 guests in 2025.
  • @marketads1
    It’s hardly the tourists. Like a ponzi scheme, the last people to get in prop up the people at the top.
  • @kylethomson2449
    I do feel bad for them. It's their home. You have to respect that. But I wonder what they were thinking during the COVID lockdown... Perspective.
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  • Is annoying gow much money 💰 is brought in but at thw same time is a lost of the natural beau
  • @aynrandfan7454
    I had my wedding on Santorini it is a very picturesque island but also quite expensive and crowded especially in the summer…a one and done for me lol
  • @Jaujau933
    Always crying about tourism ? Talk to your local Mayor and all the Hotel owners cashing in. Without tourism this island would be NOTHING ! ZERO !