As one of the most popular Greek islands, Santorini is known for being overcrowded and expensive.
Is Santorini Greece touristy?
Santorini is a small island of Greece, which is in the south east part of Europe. It is probably the most visited Greek island and one of the most popular travel destinations all over the world as it owns an extraordinary natural beauty that made it famous.
Is Santorini really touristy?
Why do so many Americans go to Santorini?
Because it's especially beautiful, has the reputation as a very romantic island, perfect for honeymoons and intimate getaways, it's in a very popular general destination-Greece, and until recently the U.S. Dollar was strong enough to counterbalance the prices there.
What are the tourism issues in Santorini?
The protest or social reaction about Santorini's economic situation is almost never heard. Before the pandemic era, Santorini had a different problem regarding overtourism. Most of the difficulties in Santorini came from environmental issues. The increasing number of tourists was also leaving an environmental impact.
What Greek islands are not touristy?
Kefalonia. Kefalonia is one of the largest Greek islands, but one of the lesser-visited. This means that you can explore the island's rugged mountains, fir forests and magical caves in peace, away from huge huddles of tourists.