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☆ Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Boats full of tourists who arrive on the island, crowd the streets, and leave trash have led to the "worst season" ever, locals say. AdvertisementIn Athens and Greek islands, such as Santorini, there's a similar sentiment growing. Crowded monumentsVivian Antypa, an archaeologist and tour operator in Athens, told Business Insider that she loves working in tourism and meeting people from all over the world. Harris Doukas, the mayor of Athens, told Euro News that "Each visitor brings €0.40 to the city." "If the government takes action toward the right direction, we can make tourism better for the tourists and the locals."

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☆ Six Ways to Experience Athens Like a Local
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Iliana Magra | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

First, avoid the long entrance lines by booking your tickets online (20 euros, or about $22, for a single-entry adult ticket). Another booking option, the Athena’s Combined Ticket (adults, €30), provides access to six more sites in Athens, including the nearby Agora. Rhamnous, about an hour’s drive from downtown Athens, is a less crowded archaeological attraction — and it has ocean views (adults, €4). Eat like a GreekWith the sizzling summer temperatures, follow the local traditions when it comes to eating. For an upscale option by the sea and the best views of the Athens Riviera, go to Ithaki restaurant.

Organizations: SIA, Mavros Locations: Athens, Agora, Piraeus, Yperokeanio, Psyri, Mavros Gatos, Pangrati

☆ They Wanted to Live in Greece Full Time. But What Would They Find for $300,000?
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Ronda Kaysen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

But by early 2022, they wanted something big enough to live in full time. There’s a lot of young people, a lot of energy,” said Mr. Hados, an architect. The hilly neighborhood also offered streets with fantastic city views, and Mr. Hados wanted an apartment with a view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Instead, they scoured various real estate listing sites. With the money in hand and their options narrowed to a few finalists they found online, Mr. Hados flew to Greece in February in search of their ideal home.

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