Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini
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Athens: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced that a fee of 20 euros will be imposed on cruise passengers visiting the popular...
Athens: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced that a fee of 20 euros will be imposed on cruise passengers visiting the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini.
The tourist island of Santorini with its volcanic caldera is a favourite stopover for cruises, with its sea-blue church domes and world-famous sunsets.
But at peak times parts of the island are nearing saturation, and officials have been considering various restrictions.
Asked about overtourism at the Thessaloniki International Fair, Mitsotakis said Greece has a "a problem in certain destinations some weeks or some months of the year" in terms of tourism.
"The cruise industry has put a strain on Santorini and Mykonos, so the fee will be 20 euros," he added.