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What to know about the 'beach towel revolt' taking back Greek beaches

Across Greece, locals are taking matters into their own hands by throwing their towels down to reclaim their beaches and access to nature – without the hefty price tag.
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I sincerely hope by commencement of the next season proper laws, rules and regulations are in place to be fair to all travellers,I doubt very much if anyone has the power to do anything about this in Mykonos!😂😂
 
Sadly if not regulated, some will charge what the traffic will bear. We should always follow the lead of the locals.
 
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Sadly if not regulated, some will charge what the traffic will bear. We should always follow the lead of the locals.
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Most certainly Deborah and how right you are,big changes coming soon in Greek Tourism Industry as a whole including timed, controlled entrances in Parthenon, how on Earth they will implement this?...on the point of what the traffic can bear in Mykonos,some places don't even accept reservations as they are 'pre booked'!!!.. Don't ask how much they pay for them?😂😂
 
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Business declines on two islands | eKathimerini.com

The islands of Mykonos and Santorini, perhaps Greece’s most famous tourist destinations, were the two glaring exceptions in the accommodation and catering business during the first half of the year.
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Popular Greek island 'empty' in 'worst season ever' says tour guide over fears it was being overwhelmed

The 'over-tourism' phenomenon, which has also been reported in destinations such as Venice, Barcelona and Dubrovnik, has been a major issue in Santorini in recent years, but there's another side to it, claims a local tour guide
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I personally don't know what to make of this!😂..... Having worked in Tourism Industry for many years I never believe statistics(I take them with pinch of salt! 😂).... Quantifying revenue streams from these two Islands especially Mykonos would be a classified confidential subject, perhaps no one know how it is determined!!😂Just a few weeks ago Santorini was restricting numbers,so says the media!?....and now the tour guide says the opposite!....I am going to wait until the end of the summer.Income wise Super Yachts and high end tourism certainly produces substantial revenue,be it may not spreading across, vacant aircraft seats is an indicator of dissatisfied travellers but this has been long time coming!

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