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Greece Plans Measures To Curb Overtourism: Here's What You Should Know

Aiming to reduce the strain from the arrival of millions of tourists at historic cities, picturesque villages and their communities, Greece is now implementing strong measures to curb overtourism

The Acropolis in Athens Photo: Aerial-motion/Shutterstock
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Greece is joining its European neighbours in considering new measures to curb overtourism. The government has stated its concerns about an influx of cruise passengers during certain months of the year and will soon begin charging fees as well as a tax related to the climate crisis on accommodation.

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