As one of the "dream" destinations of many international tourists, Santorini is famous for its poetic natural scenery and impressive architectural works.
According to local authorities, this popular Greek island welcomes about 3.4 million tourists each year, far exceeding Santorini's 20,000 permanent residents.
At peak times, up to 17,000 cruise ship passengers flock to the island to visit attractions such as Fira or the town of Oia on the northwestern tip, famous for its spectacular sunsets.
This place is even nicknamed "virtual island" because of its perfect beauty.
However, the fact that the cobblestone streets and cliff-top balconies are always crowded with tourists taking photos at sunset has had a significant impact on the daily lives of local people.
Many people believe that tourism development is destroying the island every day.
Georgios Damigos, owner of a hotel on the island, said the living conditions of the people were greatly affected: "We live on a small island with an area of only about 70 square kilometers.
So how must the island's infrastructure develop to cope with a dozens-fold increase in the number of tourists?
Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos has proposed limiting the number of tourists arriving on the island by cruise ship to 8,000 people per day.
The move has been strongly supported by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who has said the measure will be implemented next year.
Anti-tourist protests have been a hot topic in Europe this summer.
On August 1, Venice limited tourist group sizes to 25 people and banned loudspeakers, after declaring an initial entrance fee measure a success, bringing the city about $2.64 million in revenue.
Overtourism has become a buzzword in recent years as popular destinations struggle to balance visitor numbers with the quality of life of residents, as well as maintaining a sustainable environment.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/mua-he-ac-mong-tren-hon-dao-song-ao-noi-tieng-the-gioi-2308768.html
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