US EditionPopular Destination Cracks Down Hard on Tourists as New Limits Threaten Summer Getaways
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Earlier this week, locals in the Canary Islands urged tourists to stay away. In Athens, the mayor is taking tough measures to curb the flow of visitors, The Guardian reports. “We want to say ‘enough is enough,’” says Haris Doukas.
In the heart of ancient Athens, on narrow streets and around archaeological sites, groups of visitors seem to be everywhere, squeezing after tourist guides. In other times, officials would have greeted such images. But for Haris Doukas, the socialist mayor determined to recover the crowded center of the capital for his citizens, the beginning of the tourist season leaves much of the historical center exposed to the risk of "over-saturation".
In the heart of ancient Athens, on narrow streets and around archaeological sites, groups of tourists seem to be everywhere, squeezing behind the guides. In the past, however, the authorities would have welcomed such scenes. Haris Doukas, the socialist mayor determined to restore the citizens' agglomerate centre of the capital, sees the beginning of the tourist season exposing a large part of the city's historical center to the risk of "overcrow…
A classic scene on the streets of Athens' historic center. Narrow streets, ancient ruins, columns of tourists following guides from one attraction to another. Just a few years ago, this would have been ideal – proof of success, a sign that the city lives off tourism. Today, however, these images evoke more dismay than joy among locals.
Governor says that last year the city received 8 million visitors, it is "saturated" and being "excavated" to deal with tourism. It wants to ban new commercial activities in the historical center.
Like many top tourist destinations, Athens is struggling to preserve its identity and the interests of its residents. The Greek capital's 700,000 residents have to deal with the 8 million tourists who come to them every year, who generate a lot of income, but the influx of tourists also threatens locals with soaring housing costs, high prices and the collapse of infrastructure. In 2024, this phenomenon has become a very visible and political iss…
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