Europe’s summer tourism boom is colliding with heat, crowds and rising costs

Europe’s summer tourism boom is colliding with heat, crowds and rising costs Across Greece this summer, the familiar scenes of European tourism are playing out once again: crowded waterfront tavernas, packed historic streets and boats carrying visitors along the coast in search of sun, culture and escape. In the narrow alleys of Chania, Crete, the … Περισσότερα

Greece Tourism Boom 2026: Is Athens Reaching Breaking Point?

📰 Greece’s Tourism Boom Is Pushing Athens to the Edge ATHENS — Greece is breaking tourism records again. But beneath the numbers lies a growing tension: can Athens handle its own success? In 2026, the capital is experiencing what economists call “tourism saturation.” For residents, it feels simpler: the city is overcrowded, overpriced, and increasingly … Περισσότερα