Focus – Overtourism in Greece: Locals protest against influx of summer visitors

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The Greek island of Paros, in the Cyclades, is a popular tourist destination during the summer season, when around 450,000 visitors flock to the picturesque island of 12,000 inhabitants. But locals have become exacerbated by this huge influx of tourists and the illegal privatisation of certain beaches. Protests have even erupted on Paros under the banner of “Reclaim the beach”. Meanwhile, measures are already being taken in the Greek capital Athens amid increasing awareness of overtourism. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24’s Guillaume Gougeon.