- The Special Spatial Plan for Tourism in Crete sparks debate (details in Greek).
- Local authorities and hoteliers express strong opposition.
- Categorization of areas as “red” indicates saturation or nearing it.
- Hersonissos, Malia, and Nea Kydonia are key areas under debate.
- New hotels are allowed but without state or European funding.
- The Environment Committee suggests a reevaluation to ease investment funding.
The Special Spatial Plan for Tourism for Crete was at the centre of a regional environmental committee meeting and has sparked significant debates. Various stakeholders argue it prioritizes luxury tourism developments, potentially leading to land conflicts and concentrating economic resources among a select few. The…
