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Santorini’s 50-Year Tourism Transformation | Greece News
From a sleepy agrarian island with just 75 beds to a bustling tourist magnet welcoming over a million cruise passengers a year, Santorini’s transformation is nothing short of astonishing. Once reliant on rainwater and farming, it now boasts 80,000 hotel beds and bold moves to combat overtourism—like capping daily cruise arrivals and slapping a €20 sustainability fee. Its culinary charm, spotlighting local fava and capers, helped build its global foodie reputation. Now, the island’s big play? Extending the season by targeting European travelers through airline partnerships, turning an isolated…
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