Greece’s move against mass tourism and the increasing influx of cruise ships docking on its shores will be finalized with the introduction of a €20 tax, which will initially apply only to two islands, Mykonos and Santorini.
The plan for implementing the tax was announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the 88th edition of the Thessaloniki International Fair, but it remains unclear when it will come into effect, writes A2.
“Greece does not have a structural problem with over-tourism. It has a problem concentrated in certain destinations and during specific weeks or months of the year. Cruise ships put pressure on Mykonos and Santorini, and for this reason, the fee will be €20,” explained the head of the Athens government during a press conference, as cited by A2.
