5 Beautiful Places in the World Ruined by Overtourism

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This article looks at 5 beautiful places in the world ruined by overtourism. If you wish to view our analysis of overtourism and sustainable travel, please check out 20 Beautiful Places in the World Ruined by Overtourism.

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5. Santorini, Greece

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The Greek island of Santorini is a hotspot for summer vacationers due to its beautiful vistas and white-stoned buildings. Alarmingly, the island hosted approximately 2 million tourists in 2019, despite having a local population of around 15,000. Even though the Santorini municipal authorities have been regulating the number of daily cruise ship passengers on the island, Santorini continues to suffer at the hands of overcrowding.

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